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Quiz: Which NYC Borough Should You Live In?

By Dylan Lyons December 9, 2022

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.

<section><h2><h2><strong><span data-amp-original-style="font-size:18px;" class="amp-wp-e215155">Which NYC Borough Should You Live In?</span></strong></h2></h2><p></p></section><section><h2><h2><strong>Manhattan</strong></h2></h2></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Brooklyn</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Queens</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>The Bronx</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Staten Island</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h2><h2><strong>How lively do you like your neighborhood to be?</strong></h2></h2></section><section><h3><h2><strong>How do you prefer to get around?</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Which of the following is most important to have near your home?</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Would you be working in Manhattan?</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>What kind of home would you prefer?</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>How important is it to you to have easy access to nature?</strong></h2></h3></section>

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Where to Live in NYC Quiz: The Results

The Bronx

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.

Riverdale

4705 Henry Hudson Parkway

$420,000

2 |

1.5

Riverdale

3777 Independence Avenue

$725,000

2 |

2

Spuyten Duyvil

555 Kappock Street

$387,000

2 |

2

Riverdale

5500 Fieldston Road

$275,000

2 |

1

Riverdale

3777 Independence Avenue

$789,000

3 |

2

Concourse

800 Grand Concourse

$265,000

1 |

1

Riverdale

5900 Arlington Avenue

$310,000

1 |

1

Soundview

127 Husson Avenue

$559,000

2 |

1

Spuyten Duyvil

2575 Palisade Avenue

$595,000

3 |

2

City Island

723 King Avenue

$635,000

3 |

1.5

Parkchester

1594 Unionport Road

$285,000

2 |

1

Concourse

800 Grand Concourse

$275,000

2 |

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.

Greenwood

179 20th Street

$995,000

1 |

1

Crown Heights

88 Brooklyn Avenue

$330,000

1 |

1

Gerritsen Beach

26 Aster Court

$499,000

4 |

2

Bath Beach

1657 Bath Avenue

$845,000

3 |

1.5

Midwood

1972 Ocean Avenue

$650,000

2 |

2

Flatbush

177 East 31st Street

$979,000

7 |

3

Brighton Beach

1311 Brightwater Avenue

$575,000

1 |

1

Bergen Beach

1946 Bergen Avenue

$845,000

3 |

2

Brighton Beach

313 Brightwater Court

$429,000

2 |

1

Flatbush

2158 Beverly Road

$799,950

5 |

2

East New York

851 Glenmore Avenue

$589,000

Studio |

2

Brighton Beach

3392 Guider Avenue

$539,000

1 |

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?

Gramercy Park

210 East 17th Street

$960,000

2 |

1

Flatiron

16 West 16th Street

$512,500

Studio |

1

Turtle Bay

335 East 51st Street

$500,000

Studio |

1

Lenox Hill

301 East 69th Street

$925,000

1 |

1

Beekman

12 Beekman Place

$720,000

1 |

1

Hell’s Kitchen

352 West 56th Street

$575,000

Studio |

1

Hell’s Kitchen

314 West 56th Street

$438,000

Studio |

1

Turtle Bay

235 East 49th Street

$520,000

1 |

1

Chelsea

200 West 20th Street

$565,000

Studio |

1

Upper West Side

233 West 99th Street

$675,000

1 |

1

Sutton Place

212 East 57th Street

$995,000

2 |

1

Upper West Side

250 West 90th Street

$799,000

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.

Mariners Harbor

143 Simonson Avenue

$625,000

3 |

2

Saint George

143 Scribner Avenue

$698,000

4 |

2

Bay Terrace

32 Thayer Place

$780,000

3 |

2

Oakwood Beach

798 Tysens Lane

$749,800

3 |

1.5

Clifton

274 Gordon Street

$688,888

4 |

2.5

New Dorp Beach

118 Winham Avenue

$635,000

5 |

2

Midland Beach

623 Laconia Avenue

$398,000

2 |

1.5

Port Richmond

127 Bennett Street

$599,900

7 |

3

Rosebank

165 Chestnut Avenue

$625,000

5 |

2

South Beach

21 Cambria Street

$599,000

3 |

1.5

West Brighton

698 Henderson Avenue

$679,000

6 |

2

Mariners Harbor

77 Arlington Place

$548,800

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.

Astoria

23-28 30 Drive

$795,000

1 |

1

Jackson Heights

37-32 89th Street

$599,000

2 |

1

South Richmond Hill

101-28 130th Street

$699,000

3 |

1

Springfield Gardens

179-21 143rd Avenue

$649,888

3 |

2.5

Hamilton Beach

99-65 165th Avenue

$750,000

2 |

1

Rego Park

64-00 Saunders Street

$510,000

2 |

1

Kew Gardens

83-71 116th Street

$450,000

1 |

1

Sunnyside

41-31 51st Street

$365,000

1 |

1

Woodside

39-60 54th Street

$619,000

2 |

1

Ditmars-Steinway

21-77 33rd Street

$429,000

3 |

1

Woodhaven

88-23 75th Street

$639,000

3 |

1

Jackson Heights

34-58 90th Street

$395,000

1 |

1

Ready to find your new home? Start your search here

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