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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.

Williamsbridge

922 East 221st Street

$570,000

6 |

3

Eastchester

3720 Dyre Avenue

$475,000

3 |

1

East Tremont

2040 Washington Avenue

$650,000

5 |

3

Kingsbridge

180 Van Cortlandt Park S

$315,000

2 |

1

Edenwald

1159 East 224th Street

$729,000

4 |

3

Mt. Hope

247 Mt Hope Place

$550,000

2 |

2.5

Spuyten Duyvil

555 Kappock Street

$599,999

3 |

2

Riverdale

3475 Greystone Avenue

$400,000

2 |

2

Riverdale

5601 Riverdale Avenue

$324,999

2 |

1

Riverdale

5800 Arlington Avenue

$349,000

Studio |

1

Riverdale

3725 Henry Hudson Parkway West

$459,000

2 |

2

Spuyten Duyvil

2287 Johnson Avenue

$635,000

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.

East Flatbush

3500 Snyder Avenue

$325,000

2 |

1

Ditmas Park

400 East 17th Street

$625,000

2 |

1

New Lots

945 Schenck Avenue

$599,000

3 |

2

City Line

430 Pine Street

$898,000

7 |

2

East Flatbush

1200 East 49th Street

$799,000

2 |

2.5

Sheepshead Bay

3021 Avenue Z

$258,000

2 |

1

Brighton Beach

1311 Brightwater Avenue

$599,000

1 |

1

Flatlands

1799 East 51st Street

$739,000

2 |

2

Ocean Hill

766 Decatur Street

$499,000

1 |

1

Bushwick

26 Goodwin Place

$670,000

Studio |

1

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

184 Hawthorne Street

$925,000

1 |

1

Homecrest

2165 Brigham Street

$299,000

3 |

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?

Manhattan Valley

212 West 105th Street

$510,000

2 |

1

Carnegie Hill

124 East 91st Street

$545,000

1 |

1

Tribeca

376 Broadway

$729,999

1 |

1

West Chelsea

470 West 24th Street

$695,000

Studio |

1

Lenox Hill

404 East 76th Street

$838,000

1 |

1

Central Harlem

2101 Fifth Avenue

$798,000

1 |

1

Central Harlem

555 Lenox Avenue

$400,000

1 |

1

Lenox Hill

401 East 65th Street

$499,000

Studio |

1

Hell’s Kitchen

529 West 42nd Street

$920,000

1 |

1.5

Soho

101 Thompson Street

$579,000

Studio |

1

Sutton Place

25 Sutton Place South

$750,000

1 |

1.5

Lenox Hill

404 East 76th Street

$620,000

Studio |

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.

Rosebank

39 Reynolds Street

$649,000

3 |

2

Graniteville

60 Parkview Loop

$548,888

3 |

2.5

Mariners Harbor

42 Post Lane

$330,000

2 |

1.5

Grant City

100 Colfax Avenue

$340,000

1 |

1

Mariners Harbor

64 Wolkoff Lane

$518,000

2 |

1.5

Westerleigh

157 Chandler Avenue

$688,000

3 |

1.5

Travis

171 Burke Avenue

$550,000

1 |

1

Dongan Hills

306 Cromwell Avenue

$775,000

3 |

1

New Dorp Beach

224 Mill Road

$725,000

3 |

1.5

Stapleton

22 Grove Street

$470,000

3 |

2

Graniteville

50 Caswell Lane

$525,000

2 |

1.5

Huguenot

112 Hampton Green

$635,000

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.

Kew Gardens Hills

150-38 Union Tnpk

$588,000

2 |

1

Jackson Heights

33-16 82nd Street

$425,000

2 |

1

Richmond Hill

89-21 129th Street

$675,000

2 |

2

Jackson Heights

32-40 92nd Street

$250,000

1 |

1

St. Albans

113-30 199th Street

$625,000

4 |

2

Elmhurst

84-09 Queens Boulevard

$598,000

1 |

2

Glen Oaks

72-45 Little Neck Parkway

$340,000

2 |

1

Flushing

41-07 Bowne Street

$660,000

1 |

1

Lindenwood

149-30 83rd Street

$569,888

6 |

2

Elmhurst

92-29 Lamont Avenue

$268,000

Studio |

1

North Corona

34-17 103rd Street

$598,000

2 |

2

Forest Hills

104-20 68 Drive

$485,000

2 |

1

Ready to find your new home? Start your search here

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