Prior to its development as a residential area, the land north of Northern Boulevard (formerly known as Broadway) was the site of several farms and large landholdings, including the estate of Walter Bowne, the mayor of New York City during 1828–1832.

The association continues to enforce the Rickert-Finlay restrictive covenants in order to protect their community from development that is not covered under New York City zoning or building ordinances.

As this neighborhood enters its second century, a small number of houses within the original Rickert-Finlay tract have been sold and redeveloped.

[4][5] At Bayside Lane and 164th Street is Feehan Triangle, named in honor of a local firefighter killed on September 11, 2001.

[6] The Broadway station of the Long Island Rail Road's Port Washington Branch is located at 162nd Street and Northern Boulevard, within walking distance from most homes in this neighborhood.