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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Spuyten Duyvil
3601 Johnson Avenue
$270,000
1 |
1
Spuyten Duyvil
2400 Johnson Avenue
$450,000
1 |
1
Spuyten Duyvil
555 Kappock Street
$354,000
2 |
2
Riverdale
3333 Henry Hudson Parkway
$355,000
1 |
1
Spuyten Duyvil
525 West 235th Street
$415,000
2 |
2
Concourse
800 Grandconcourse
$295,000
2 |
1
Riverdale
4555 Henry Hudson Parkway West
$319,500
1 |
1
Riverdale
6200 Riverdale Avenue
$375,000
3 |
2
Riverdale
5700 Arlington Avenue
$425,000
2 |
1
Throgs Neck
1 Patricia Lane
$545,000
2 |
1.5
Throgs Neck
132B Edgewater Park
$290,000
4 |
1
Riverdale
5700 Arlington Avenue
$425,000
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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Ditmas Park
1818 Newkirk Avenue
$595,500
2 |
1
Canarsie
1983 Rockaway Parkway
$450,000
Studio |
1
Canarsie
655 East 85th Street
$924,950
4 |
3
Sheepshead Bay
3135 Shore Parkway
$765,000
5 |
2
East New York
438 Shepherd Avenue
$719,000
3 |
2
Midwood
920 East 17th Street
$280,000
1 |
1
Canarsie
1496 East 95th Street
$999,000
5 |
4.5
Sheepshead Bay
1213 Avenue Z
$748,999
3 |
2
Ditmas Park
1138 Ocean Avenue
$850,000
2 |
2
Brownsville
330 East 91st Street
$950,000
6 |
4
Fort Hamilton
9281 Shore Road
$699,000
2 |
2
Seagate
3701 Neptune Avenue
$795,000
4 |
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?
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Lenox Hill
157 East 72nd Street
$725,000
1 |
1
Turtle Bay
310 East 46th Street
$695,000
1 |
1
Kips Bay
157 East 32nd Street
$799,000
1 |
1
Lenox Hill
301 East 69th Street
$699,000
1 |
1
Midtown South
372 Fifth Avenue
$635,000
Studio |
1
Upper West Side
588 West End Avenue
$550,000
1 |
1
Lincoln Square
345 West 58th Street
$775,000
1 |
1
Hell’s Kitchen
333 West 56th Street
$675,000
1 |
1
East Harlem
330 East 109th Street
$549,000
1 |
1
Yorkville
431 East 82nd Street
$599,000
1 |
1
Lenox Hill
11 East 68th Street
$695,000
Studio |
1
Lincoln Square
155 West 68th Street
$980,000
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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Rossville
43 Morris Street
$749,999
3 |
1.5
Shore Acres
16 Saint Johns Avenue
$698,000
3 |
2.5
Westerleigh
353 Cheves Avenue
$775,000
3 |
2
Elm Park
26 Trantor Place
$549,000
5 |
2
New Springville
29 Furness Place
$639,999
3 |
2
Dongan Hills
20A Buel Avenue
$769,000
3 |
2.5
Richmondtown
208 Tysens Lane
$618,888
3 |
1.5
New Springville
40 Country Drive North
$525,000
2 |
2
Port Richmond
53 Palmer Avenue
$625,000
3 |
2
New Springville
333 Travis Avenue
$788,800
3 |
1.5
New Dorp Beach
89 Isernia Avenue
$679,000
3 |
2.5
Saint George
80 Bay Street Landing
$635,000
1 |
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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