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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Riverdale
4525 Henry Hudson Parkway West
$515,000
2 |
1.5
Concourse
811 Walton Avenue
$345,000
1 |
1
Riverdale
3725 Henry Hudson Parkway West
$260,000
2 |
1.5
Riverdale
4705 Henry Hudson Parkway
$299,000
2 |
1
Throgs Neck
545 Vincent Avenue
$625,000
3 |
3
Pelham Parkway
2165 Matthews Avenue
$250,000
2 |
1
Throgs Neck
551B Vincent Avenue
$529,000
2 |
1
Riverdale
4525 Henry Hudson Parkway West
$535,000
3 |
2
Spuyten Duyvil
3210 Arlington Avenue
$355,000
2 |
1
Spuyten Duyvil
750 Kappock Street
$379,000
1 |
1
Spuyten Duyvil
3135 Johnson Avenue
$300,000
2 |
1
Castle Hill
448 Turner Avenue
$659,000
3 |
3
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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Fort Hamilton
401 95th Street
$795,000
2 |
2
Sunset Park
270 53rd Street
$999,000
5 |
3
Sunset Park
880 60th Street
$698,000
3 |
1
Bushwick
894 Willoughby Avenue
$999,000
2 |
2
Brownsville
433 Bristol Street
$895,000
5 |
2.5
East Flatbush
175 East 55th Street
$999,999
Studio |
1
Brighton Beach
1120 Brighton Beach Avenue
$399,000
1 |
1
Marine Park
1873 Hendrickson Street
$899,000
3 |
2
Sheepshead Bay
4641 Bedford Avenue
$438,000
2 |
1
Williamsburg
407 Keap Street
$560,000
2 |
1
Fort Hamilton
9718 Ft Hamilton Avenue
$850,000
2 |
2
City Line
686 Crescent Street
$889,000
5 |
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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Midtown
1600 Broadway
$969,000
1 |
1
Murray Hill
310 Lexington Avenue
$585,000
1 |
1
Upper West Side
685 West End Avenue
$795,000
1 |
1
Greenwich Village
60 East 9th Street
$880,000
1 |
1
Hudson Heights
180 Cabrini Boulevard
$625,000
1 |
1
Midtown
136 East 56th Street
$520,000
Studio |
1
Turtle Bay
45 Tudor City Place
$579,000
1 |
1
Hamilton Heights
463 West 142nd Street
$792,000
1 |
1
Marble Hill
156 West 228th Street
$799,000
7 |
4
Hell’s Kitchen
393 West 49th Street
$580,000
Studio |
1
Hamilton Heights
409 Edgecombe Avenue
$415,000
1 |
1
Yorkville
407 East 91st Street
$850,000
4 |
2
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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Richmondtown
85 Ilyse Court
$735,000
3 |
1.5
Arden Heights
8 Winston Street
$748,888
3 |
3
New Springville
20 Belmar Drive East
$579,900
3 |
1.5
Huguenot
82 Forest Green
$724,888
3 |
2.5
Rossville
55 Poplar Avenue
$750,000
2 |
2
West Brighton
5 Taylor Court
$518,000
2 |
1.5
Princes Bay
28 Utica Street
$749,000
4 |
2
Graniteville
65 Kingsbridge Avenue
$748,888
3 |
2.5
Arden Heights
15 Emily Lane
$499,999
4 |
2.5
Tompkinsville
23 Ely Street
$599,000
4 |
2.5
South Beach
23 Tony Court
$575,000
3 |
2.5
Elm Park
487 Morningstar Road
$699,000
3 |
3.5
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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