Rego Park: Economy

From Decoding New York

Clearly, Rego Park's economy can only be described as flourishing. There are stores that run for blocks on both sides of the street. According to one Bukharian interviewee, “Rego provides me with all I need for my family without having to travel elsewhere.” Indeed, 63rd Drive in Rego Park is the heart of business. From delightful ethnic cuisine to bilingual medical centers (English and Russian), Rego Park has every necessary component of the ideal Bukharian Jewish life in America. And so, the economy of Rego Park is able to thrive and develop due to a strong dominant population of Bukharian Jews who are upholding these businesses because these businesses meet their needs as a people.

Rego Park: Mr. Tong’s Chinese Restaurant offers authentic Chinese cuisine and has remained successful over the years because patrons from a variety of ethnic groups frequent the eatery. Photo by IM.

The economy of Rego Park is booming especially due to cultural diffusion. According to Tom, the owner of a Chinese Restaurant, “While 60% of my customers are Asians, the other 40% are mixed. Everyone eats here. It’s delicious and authentic! That is why my shop is so successful.” A plethora of other stores contribute to Rego Park’s prosperity; Rego Park Center has an Old Navy, Marshall’s, Circuit City, Sears and Bed Bath & Beyond where many consumers can be found.

Rego Park is easily accessible to all of New York through the E, G, R or V train. This accessibility can also be attributed to the high real estate prices and rising market prices.

This section on Washington Heights and Rego Park developed by Irina Mullokandova, Karina Fatova, Quinn Marston.