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
3625 Oxford Avenue
$620,000
2 |
2
University Heights
3 Fordham Hill Oval
$258,000
2 |
1
East Tremont
4449 Park Avenue
$570,000
3 |
1.5
Williamsbridge
3543 Willett Avenue
$749,000
6 |
2.5
Schuylerville
2871 Wellman Avenue
$799,000
4 |
2
Throgs Neck
754 Swinton Avenue
$609,998
2 |
1
Spuyten Duyvil
555 Kappock Street
$269,000
1 |
1
Riverdale
5800 Arlington Avenue
$405,000
2 |
1
Riverdale
5800 Arlington Avenue
$405,000
2 |
1
Riverdale
3333 Henry Hudson Parkway
$685,000
2 |
2
Riverdale
3333 Henry Hudson Parkway
$365,000
1 |
1
Kingsbridge Heights
2835 Webb Avenue
$280,000
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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Gravesend
8629 Bay Parkway
$879,000
2 |
2
Sheepshead Bay
3144 Emmons Avenue
$975,000
2 |
2
Flatlands
5523 Avenue N
$688,888
3 |
1.5
Crown Heights
1062 Bergen Street
$539,000
2 |
1
Greenpoint
171 Engert Avenue
$675,000
1 |
1
Kensington
350 Ocean Parkway
$649,000
2 |
1
Clinton Hill
65 Gates Avenue
$890,000
1 |
1
Crown Heights
12 Crown Street
$695,000
1 |
1
Marine Park
3812 Avenue T
$760,000
2 |
2
East Flatbush
991 Troy Avenue
$299,000
Studio |
1
East New York
324 Shepherd Avenue
$679,000
4 |
2
Gravesend
8638 24th Avenue
$650,000
2 |
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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Yorkville
401 East 86th Street
$745,000
1 |
1
Gramercy Park
1 Irving Place
$900,000
Studio |
1
Manhattan Valley
510 West 110th Street
$750,000
1 |
1
Central Park South
106 Central Park South
$900,000
1 |
1
Lincoln Square
74 West 68th Street
$475,000
Studio |
1
Upper West Side
49 West 96th Street
$725,000
1 |
1
West Village
15 Jones Street
$725,000
1 |
1
Murray Hill
166 East 35th Street
$430,000
Studio |
1
NoMad
425 Park Avenue South
$899,000
1 |
1
Flatiron
7 East 14th Street
$599,000
Studio |
1
Upper West Side
205 West 89th Street
$949,000
1 |
1
Murray Hill
137 East 36th Street
$575,000
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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Sunnyside (Staten Island)
147 Dudley Avenue
$579,000
4 |
2
Clifton
193 Osgood Avenue
$700,000
3 |
1.5
New Dorp Beach
161 Roma Avenue
$699,000
4 |
2.5
South Beach
362 Sand Lane
$780,000
3 |
2.5
Clifton
121 Osgood Avenue
$750,000
6 |
2
New Springville
70 Rumson Road
$470,000
3 |
1.5
Stapleton
42 Hudson Street
$349,999
2 |
1.5
Oakwood
121 Aviston Street
$675,000
3 |
1.5
Tottenville
350 Sleight Avenue
$799,000
3 |
2.5
Huguenot
128 Cody Place
$678,000
3 |
3
Huguenot
59 Country Lane
$549,000
3 |
1
Port Richmond
40 La Forge Avenue
$699,000
4 |
2
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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