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
2500 Johnson Avenue
$440,000
1 |
1
Spuyten Duyvil
2500 Johnson Avenue
$265,000
Studio |
1
Spuyten Duyvil
2500 Johnson Avenue
$250,000
Studio |
1
Riverdale
4455 Douglas Avenue
$535,000
1 |
1
Riverdale
5900 Arlington Avenue
$280,000
1 |
1
Riverdale
5800 Arlington Avenue
$315,000
1 |
1
Country Club
1110 Stadium Avenue
$289,000
1 |
1
City Island
191 Terrace Street
$425,000
2 |
1.5
Woodlawn
4380 Vireo Avenue
$299,000
2 |
1
Riverdale
679 West 239th Street
$274,900
1 |
1
Riverdale
3600 Fieldston Road
$265,000
1 |
1
Spuyten Duyvil
3530 Henry Hudson Parkway
$535,000
2 |
2
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
1255 Bushwick Avenue
$599,000
1 |
1
Farragut
781 East 38th Street
$949,000
3 |
1
Gravesend
1853 West 4th Street
$999,000
3 |
2
East New York
390 Essex Street
$789,999
5 |
2
Williamsburg
305 Union Avenue
$749,000
Studio |
1
Midwood
1350 East Fifth Street
$365,000
2 |
1
Canarsie
1235 East 87th Street
$999,000
4 |
3
Boerum Hill
323 Bergen Street
$875,000
Studio |
1
Sunset Park
420 42nd Street
$519,999
1 |
1
Kensington
215 Parkville Avenue
$570,000
2 |
2
East Williamsburg
95 Grattan Street
$825,000
1 |
1
East New York
440 Miller Avenue
$899,995
5 |
2.5
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
1641 Third Avenue
$875,000
1 |
1
Lenox Hill
436 East 66th Street
$850,000
1 |
1
Central Harlem
69 East 130th Street
$935,000
3 |
2
Turtle Bay
335 East 51st Street
$685,000
1 |
1
Lower East Side
385 Grand Street
$875,000
1 |
1
South Harlem
130 Lenox Avenue
$445,000
2 |
1
Fulton/Seaport
99 John Street
$775,000
Studio |
1
West Village
223 West Tenth Street
$995,000
1 |
1
Lenox Hill
315 East 65th Street
$945,000
2 |
1
Lincoln Square
330 West 72nd Street
$899,000
Studio |
1
Lenox Hill
405 East 63rd Street
$635,000
1 |
2.5
Yorkville
505 East 79th Street
$545,000
Studio |
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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Huguenot
148 Rolling Hill Green
$588,000
2 |
1.5
Saint George
90 Bay Street Landing
$629,000
1 |
1.5
Grasmere
33 Winfield Avenue
$679,000
2 |
2.5
Rossville
36 Sharrotts Lane
$750,000
3 |
1.5
New Brighton
108 Pendleton Place
$625,000
4 |
2.5
New Dorp Beach
825 Tysen Lane
$699,999
3 |
1.5
Arden Heights
174 Emily Lane
$569,888
3 |
2.5
Arrochar
230 Grasmere Drive
$748,800
4 |
2.5
Saint George
36 Hamilton Avenue
$285,000
1 |
1
Lighthouse Hill
278 Lighthouse Avenue
$799,999
3 |
2
Shore Acres
171 Maryland Avenue
$680,000
4 |
2
Greenridge
35 Dierauf Street
$715,000
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.
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