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.
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.
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Riverdale
4705 Henry Hudson Parkway
$420,000
2 |
1.5
Riverdale
3777 Independence Avenue
$725,000
2 |
2
Spuyten Duyvil
555 Kappock Street
$387,000
2 |
2
Riverdale
5500 Fieldston Road
$275,000
2 |
1
Riverdale
3777 Independence Avenue
$789,000
3 |
2
Concourse
800 Grand Concourse
$265,000
1 |
1
Riverdale
5900 Arlington Avenue
$310,000
1 |
1
Soundview
127 Husson Avenue
$559,000
2 |
1
Spuyten Duyvil
2575 Palisade Avenue
$595,000
3 |
2
City Island
723 King Avenue
$635,000
3 |
1.5
Parkchester
1594 Unionport Road
$285,000
2 |
1
Concourse
800 Grand Concourse
$275,000
2 |
1
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.
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Greenwood
179 20th Street
$995,000
1 |
1
Crown Heights
88 Brooklyn Avenue
$330,000
1 |
1
Gerritsen Beach
26 Aster Court
$499,000
4 |
2
Bath Beach
1657 Bath Avenue
$845,000
3 |
1.5
Midwood
1972 Ocean Avenue
$650,000
2 |
2
Flatbush
177 East 31st Street
$979,000
7 |
3
Brighton Beach
1311 Brightwater Avenue
$575,000
1 |
1
Bergen Beach
1946 Bergen Avenue
$845,000
3 |
2
Brighton Beach
313 Brightwater Court
$429,000
2 |
1
Flatbush
2158 Beverly Road
$799,950
5 |
2
East New York
851 Glenmore Avenue
$589,000
Studio |
2
Brighton Beach
3392 Guider Avenue
$539,000
1 |
1
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?
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Gramercy Park
210 East 17th Street
$960,000
2 |
1
Flatiron
16 West 16th Street
$512,500
Studio |
1
Turtle Bay
335 East 51st Street
$500,000
Studio |
1
Lenox Hill
301 East 69th Street
$925,000
1 |
1
Beekman
12 Beekman Place
$720,000
1 |
1
Hell’s Kitchen
352 West 56th Street
$575,000
Studio |
1
Hell’s Kitchen
314 West 56th Street
$438,000
Studio |
1
Turtle Bay
235 East 49th Street
$520,000
1 |
1
Chelsea
200 West 20th Street
$565,000
Studio |
1
Upper West Side
233 West 99th Street
$675,000
1 |
1
Sutton Place
212 East 57th Street
$995,000
2 |
1
Upper West Side
250 West 90th Street
$799,000
1 |
1
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.
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Mariners Harbor
143 Simonson Avenue
$625,000
3 |
2
Saint George
143 Scribner Avenue
$698,000
4 |
2
Bay Terrace
32 Thayer Place
$780,000
3 |
2
Oakwood Beach
798 Tysens Lane
$749,800
3 |
1.5
Clifton
274 Gordon Street
$688,888
4 |
2.5
New Dorp Beach
118 Winham Avenue
$635,000
5 |
2
Midland Beach
623 Laconia Avenue
$398,000
2 |
1.5
Port Richmond
127 Bennett Street
$599,900
7 |
3
Rosebank
165 Chestnut Avenue
$625,000
5 |
2
South Beach
21 Cambria Street
$599,000
3 |
1.5
West Brighton
698 Henderson Avenue
$679,000
6 |
2
Mariners Harbor
77 Arlington Place
$548,800
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.
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