Where to Live in NYC: Quiz

New Yorkers will be the first to tell you: all cities are not created equal. What other city has five unique, vibrant boroughs with their own blend of homes, parks, restaurants, cultural offerings, and more? But this plethora of options can make it hard to decide which NYC borough to live in. Are you a Manhattanite at heart, or is Staten Island more your style? Is Brooklyn your vibe, or would you be more comfortable in Queens? Fortunately, we’ve created a quiz to help you figure out which borough is the right fit for you and your priorities in life. After you take our Where to Live in NYC quiz and get your result, scroll down for a quick overview of what it says about you.

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Where to Live in NYC Quiz: The Results

The Bronx

You like to be on top, up high and enjoying the view! If you got the Bronx, you value parks and green space above most other attractions, but you also don’t want to be too far from the action. Driving isn’t really your favorite way to get around your neighborhood — you take the subway like a real New Yorker — and you like to have plenty of great restaurants and bars just a stone’s throw away. And if you can tolerate the tourists, the Bronx is home to the largest metropolitan zoo in the country. Ready to start your search? See what homes are available in the Bronx.

Mt. Hope

247 Mt Hope Place

$550,000

2 |

2.5

Spuyten Duyvil

555 Kappock Street

$599,999

3 |

Riverdale

3475 Greystone Avenue

$400,000

2 |

Riverdale

5601 Riverdale Avenue

$324,999

2 |

Riverdale

5800 Arlington Avenue

$349,000

Studio |

Riverdale

3725 Henry Hudson Parkway West

$459,000

2 |

Spuyten Duyvil

2287 Johnson Avenue

$635,000

2 |

Throgs Neck

2738 Miles Avenue

$650,000

4 |

Riverdale

3901 Independence Avenue

$299,900

1 |

Spuyten Duyvil

601 Kappock Street

$299,000

2 |

Laconia

3232 Fenton Avenue

$699,000

3 |

2.5

Throgs Neck

263 Quincy Avenue

$515,000

4 |

2.5

Brooklyn

You’re cool, fun and want a piece of the action — but not too much action! You want easy access to restaurants, museums, parks, events, and all the other good stuff NYC has to offer, but you also want a buffer from the chaos of Manhattan. You prefer to get around on foot or by bike, but are willing to take the subway to visit Manhattan or “other Brooklyn.” And you certainly know that Brooklyn has the best pizza! Want to see what’s on the market in Brooklyn? Start your search here.

Crown Heights

566 Prospect Place

$800,000

2 |

Homecrest

1670 East 19th Street

$570,000

1 |

Coney Island

501 Surf Avenue

$830,000

3 |

1.5

Brooklyn Heights

60 Remsen Street

$850,000

1 |

Greenpoint

196 Huron Street

$995,000

6 |

Windsor Terrace

140 East Second Street

$625,000

1 |

Flatlands

1573 East 45th Street

$798,000

3 |

2.5

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

143 Winthrop Street

$949,000

2 |

Brighton Beach

286 Corbin Place

$650,000

2 |

Canarsie

1043 East 101st Street

$848,000

4 |

Gravesend

80 Avenue P

$379,000

1 |

Sheepshead Bay

702 Kathleen Place

$428,000

2 |

Manhattan

You definitely have main character energy. When it comes to where to live in NYC, your borough is at the center of it all — in the heart of the city that’s called the center of the universe. If you can’t walk to at least six different bodegas and countless restaurants, bars, and museums, fuhgeddaboudit! While there are pockets of tranquility in Manhattan (Central Park, for one!), you’re pretty willing to sacrifice peace and quiet for convenience and all-night merriment. Not to mention that little ego boost you get when someone asks where you live, and you reply “Manhattan” with a hint of swagger. Why not go ahead and take a look at the housing options Manhattan has to offer?

Chelsea

181 Seventh Avenue

$995,000

1 |

Sutton Place

300 East 54th Street

$989,000

1 |

1.5

Chelsea

360 West 22nd Street

$875,000

1 |

Chelsea

340 West 19th Street

$949,000

1 |

Lenox Hill

311 East 71st Street

$525,000

1 |

Murray Hill

35 East 38th Street

$599,000

Studio |

Lenox Hill

301 East 69th Street

$875,000

1 |

Murray Hill

222 East 35th Street

$540,000

1 |

West Village

227 West 11th Street

$850,000

1 |

Lenox Hill

1420 York Avenue

$530,000

1 |

Lenox Hill

403 East 62nd Street

$575,000

Studio |

Financial District

20 West Street

$529,000

Studio |

Staten Island

New York City’s “forgotten borough” is not forgotten to you! You want a quiet neighborhood with plenty of personal space, maybe even a yard that you can tell others to get off of. Parks and nature are important to you, and Staten Island has plenty of green space! You’re probably a car person, and you’re proud of it (no shade, we bet it’s nice!). You may not need to commute into Manhattan, but if you do, you can always hop on the iconic (and free!) Staten Island Ferry. Does Staten Island sound like your kind of place? Check out the available listings.

Rosebank

39 Reynolds Street

$649,000

3 |

Graniteville

60 Parkview Loop

$548,888

3 |

2.5

Mariners Harbor

42 Post Lane

$330,000

2 |

1.5

Grant City

100 Colfax Avenue

$340,000

1 |

Mariners Harbor

64 Wolkoff Lane

$518,000

2 |

1.5

Westerleigh

157 Chandler Avenue

$688,000

3 |

1.5

Travis

171 Burke Avenue

$550,000

1 |

Dongan Hills

306 Cromwell Avenue

$775,000

3 |

New Dorp Beach

224 Mill Road

$725,000

3 |

1.5

Stapleton

22 Grove Street

$470,000

3 |

Graniteville

50 Caswell Lane

$525,000

2 |

1.5

Huguenot

112 Hampton Green

$635,000

3 |

1.5

Queens

When it comes to dining, you fancy yourself a “foodie,” if that word doesn’t bother you. You love to eat out at incredible restaurants and taste your way through every cuisine under the sun! Who could blame you? While Manhattan is a little too close to the action, you still like to visit sometimes, even though your borough is also home to some great museums. You may also have a bit of the travel bug — you either travel for work or just love a vacation, and getting a head start to the security lines at JFK and LaGuardia sounds pretty appealing. Ready to explore Queens? Start your search here.