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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University Heights
2 Fordham Hill Oval
$290,000
2 |
1
University Heights
3 Fordham Hill Oval
$279,900
2 |
1
Spuyten Duyvil
2500 Johnson Avenue
$359,000
1 |
1
Throgs Neck
750 Swinton Avenue
$679,000
2 |
2
Spuyten Duyvil
3135 Johnson Avenue
$519,000
2 |
2
Baychester
3031 Edson Avenue
$729,000
3 |
2.5
Riverdale
3701 Henry Hudson Parkway West
$525,000
3 |
2
Riverdale
5700 Arlington Avenue
$399,000
2 |
1
Riverdale
3755 Henry Hudson Parkway
$399,999
3 |
2
Eastchester
3412 Hunter Avenue
$799,000
4 |
3
Spuyten Duyvil
2500 Johnson Avenue
$350,000
1 |
1
Throgs Neck
2738 Miles Avenue
$650,000
4 |
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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Williamsburg
446 Kent Avenue
$995,000
1 |
1
Canarsie
1769 Rockaway Parkway
$599,000
3 |
2.5
Stuyvesant Heights
764 Macon Street
$899,000
2 |
2
Borough Park
970 41st Street
$849,000
3 |
2
Flatlands
1433 East 52nd Street
$590,000
2 |
2
Williamsburg
108 Seigel Street
$425,000
2 |
1
Weeksville
1497 Prospect Place
$599,999
3 |
1
Kensington
515 East 7th Street
$580,000
2 |
1
Bensonhurst
1440 West Fourth Street
$799,000
3 |
2
Marine Park
1719 East 36th Street
$759,000
3 |
2.5
East Flatbush
285 East 35th Street
$259,000
1 |
1
Mapleton
6321 20th Avenue
$250,000
Studio |
1
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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Manhattan Valley
205 West 103rd Street
$548,000
1 |
1
Turtle Bay
212 East 48th Street
$569,000
1 |
1
Lenox Hill
530 East 72nd Street
$850,000
1 |
1.5
Hell’s Kitchen
635 West 42nd Street
$895,000
1 |
1
Murray Hill
200 East 36th Street
$599,000
1 |
1
Financial District
55 Wall Street
$940,000
1 |
1.5
Hudson Heights
854 West 181st Street
$465,000
1 |
1
Lincoln Square
185 West End Avenue
$525,000
Studio |
1
Murray Hill
240 East 35th Street
$439,000
Studio |
1
Kips Bay
200 East 27th Street
$520,000
Studio |
1
Inwood
90 Park Terrace East
$515,000
2 |
1
Hudson Heights
250 Cabrini Boulevard
$599,000
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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Mariners Harbor
3018 Richmond Terrace
$768,000
Studio |
1
Clifton
114 Warren Street
$490,000
3 |
1.5
Saint George
155 Bay Street
$475,000
2 |
1
New Springville
171 Wellington Court
$580,000
3 |
2.5
West Brighton
208 Myrtle Avenue
$690,000
4 |
2
Eltingville
76 East Brandis Avenue
$699,999
3 |
1.5
Rosebank
15 Hillridge Court
$625,000
3 |
1.5
Greenridge
131 Crossfield Avenue
$775,000
3 |
1.5
Graniteville
182 Roman Avenue
$789,900
3 |
2.5
Shore Acres
50 Belair Road
$319,000
1 |
1
Tottenville
588 Yetman Avenue
$775,000
3 |
2.5
Eltingville
69 Stuyvesant Avenue
$799,999
3 |
2.5
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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