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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Edenwald
1231 East 223rd Street
$515,000
2 |
1.5
Spuyten Duyvil
2621 Palisade Avenue
$375,000
1 |
1
Spuyten Duyvil
2287 Johnson Avenue
$379,000
1 |
1
Spuyten Duyvil
3601 Johnson Avenue
$649,000
3 |
2
Riverdale
6601 Broadway
$260,000
1 |
1
Riverdale
5700 Arlington Avenue
$425,000
2 |
1
Spuyten Duyvil
3614 Johnson Avenue
$415,000
1 |
1
Spuyten Duyvil
3103 Fairfield Avenue
$305,000
2 |
1.5
Spuyten Duyvil
3616 Henry Hudson Parkway
$509,000
2 |
2
Edenwald
1143 East 224th Street
$595,000
4 |
2
Wakefield
861 East 223rd Street
$624,999
4 |
2
Fordham
2420 Morris Avenue
$289,000
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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Bushwick
122 Palmetto Street
$799,000
1 |
1.5
East Flatbush
5606 Snyder Avenue
$900,000
7 |
3
Midwood
2721 Kings Highway
$338,000
2 |
1
Kensington
428 East 9th Street
$550,000
1 |
1
Fort Hamilton
328 101st Street
$699,000
2 |
2
Bergen Beach
15 Cove Lane
$729,000
3 |
2
Mill Basin
2619 East 63rd Street
$999,000
5 |
3
Brooklyn Heights
75 Henry Street
$700,000
1 |
1
New Lots
12205 Flatlands Avenue
$470,000
3 |
1.5
Park Slope
118 Eighth Avenue
$695,000
1 |
1
Brooklyn Heights
70 Remsen Street
$350,000
Studio |
1
Ocean Hill
158 Mac Dougal Street
$799,000
7 |
3
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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Yorkville
215 East 79th Street
$805,000
1 |
1
Upper West Side
171 West 73rd Street
$699,999
1 |
1
Murray Hill
288 Lexington Avenue
$449,000
Studio |
1
Lenox Hill
201 East 66th Street
$675,000
1 |
1
West Village
204 West 10th Street
$450,000
1 |
1
East Harlem
440 East 117th Street
$890,000
2 |
2
Lenox Hill
57 East 75th Street
$950,000
1 |
1
Lincoln Square
28 West 69th Street
$749,500
1 |
1
Lenox Hill
205 East 78th Street
$725,000
2 |
1
Hudson Square
2 Charlton Street
$969,000
1 |
1
Hell’s Kitchen
500 West 43rd Street
$710,000
1 |
1
Lower East Side
309 East Houston Street
$829,000
3 |
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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Westerleigh
477 College Avenue
$725,000
3 |
1.5
West Brighton
46 Winegar Lane
$250,000
4 |
2
Shore Acres
11 White Street
$798,888
3 |
2.5
Castleton Corners
883 Manor Road
$799,900
5 |
3
Bay Terrace
68 Bartow Street
$699,000
3 |
1
Port Richmond
182 Lexington Avenue
$585,000
3 |
1
Saint George
10 Bay Street Landing
$529,000
1 |
1
Park Hill
204 Mosel Avenue
$729,000
3 |
3
Silver Lake
1100 Clove Road
$375,000
2 |
2
Silver Lake
1000 Clove Road
$500,000
3 |
1.5
Arrochar
42 Narrows Rd
$729,000
3 |
2.5
Westerleigh
202 Watchogue Road
$629,000
3 |
1
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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