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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Fieldston
4414 Cayuga Avenue
$379,000
2 |
1
Bronxwood
665 Thwaites Place
$289,999
2 |
1
Kingsbridge Heights
151 Summit Place
$550,000
4 |
2
Spuyten Duyvil
3103 Fairfield Avenue
$375,000
2 |
1.5
Locust Point
3079 Fearn Place
$769,000
3 |
2.5
Laconia
2925 Throop Avenue
$395,000
4 |
3
Riverdale
3875 Waldo Avenue
$360,000
2 |
2
Spuyten Duyvil
3299 Cambridge Avenue
$539,000
2 |
2
University Heights
4 Fordham Hill Oval
$266,000
2 |
1
University Heights
3 Fordham Hill Oval
$270,000
2 |
1
Throgs Neck
2738 Miles Avenue
$650,000
4 |
1
Riverdale
3800 Blackstone Avenue
$650,000
3 |
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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Sheepshead Bay
3235 Emmons Avenue
$349,000
1 |
1
Midwood
2525 Nostrand Avenue
$273,000
1 |
1
Park Slope
225 Lincoln Place
$899,000
2 |
1
Clinton Hill
361 Clinton Avenue
$799,000
1 |
1
Homecrest
2408 Ocean Avenue
$759,000
3 |
2.5
Gerritsen Beach
8 Lester Court
$729,999
4 |
2
Sunset Park
848 43rd Street
$449,999
2 |
1
Clinton Hill
195 Willoughby Avenue
$700,000
1 |
1
Clinton Hill
195 Willoughby Avenue
$425,000
Studio |
1
Sheepshead Bay
3368 Shore Parkway
$849,000
3 |
1.5
Sheepshead Bay
3656 Shore Parkway
$950,000
4 |
2.5
Flatlands
1758 East 55th Street
$958,000
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
220 East 67th Street
$450,000
Studio |
1
Battery Park City
350 Albany Street
$850,000
1 |
1
Battery Park City
2 South End Avenue
$585,000
1 |
1
Battery Park City
200 Rector Place
$745,000
1 |
1
Upper West Side
440 West End Avenue
$899,000
1 |
1
Battery Park City
200 Rector Place
$899,000
1 |
1
Upper East Side
120 East 83rd Street
$525,000
1 |
1
Yorkville
345 East 80th Street
$870,000
1 |
1
Battery Park City
280 Rector Place
$528,000
1 |
1
Upper West Side
56 West 82nd Street
$450,000
Studio |
1
Battery Park City
280 Rector Place
$499,999
1 |
1
Upper West Side
609 Columbus Avenue
$558,000
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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Meiers Corners
147 Byrne Avenue
$758,000
4 |
2
Port Richmond
45 Homestead Avenue
$599,999
3 |
1.5
Huguenot
78 Sperry Place
$679,000
3 |
1.5
Grymes Hill
755 Narrows Road North
$339,000
1 |
1
Rosebank
200 Chestnut Avenue
$749,999
3 |
2.5
Elm Park
18 Edgeview Lane
$799,999
4 |
3.5
New Dorp
6 Arc Place
$599,900
3 |
2
Saint George
50 Fort Place
$318,888
1 |
1
Saint George
80 Bay Street Landing
$574,900
1 |
2
Grant City
200 Dongan Hills Avenue
$658,888
2 |
2
South Beach
16 Orlando Street
$649,000
6 |
3
South Beach
200 Sand Lane
$599,999
3 |
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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