Queens, NY - Forest Hills, Flushing, or Long Island City?

[Wei Liu]

NYC market is so different from many other cities, but only borough from borough, but also different neighborhoods in the same borough.  I'm tired of paying high rent and considering starting to check some places in Queens, which I think is a little more stable and rational in terms of price, even though it'll be less and slower appreciation.  

I picked 3 neighborhoods I want to mainly focus on - Forest Hills, Flushing, and LIC.  Experts familiar with Queens market, what are your suggestions/thoughts/warnings regarding the 3 neighborhoods? Price-wise, building-wise, expense-wise? I kinda like newer modern units, with convenient commute to Manhattan.

Also where do other NY friends check for market listings besides Zillow and StreetEasy? Thanks.