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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Parkchester
1514 Metropolitan Avenue
$320,000
1 |
1
Spuyten Duyvil
2475 Palisade Avenue
$625,000
3 |
2
Pelham Bay
1874 Pelham Parkway South
$299,999
2 |
2
Williamsbridge
1058 East 211st Street
$750,000
4 |
2.5
Eastchester
3720 Dyre Avenue
$699,000
4 |
2.5
Eastchester
3723 Rombouts Avenue
$575,000
3 |
2
Riverdale
3333 Henry Hudson Parkway
$349,000
1 |
1
Spuyten Duyvil
2575 Palisade Avenue
$625,000
3 |
2
Riverdale
620 West 239th Street
$319,000
2 |
2
Spuyten Duyvil
3814 Johnson Avenue
$265,000
1 |
1
Riverdale
5900 Arlington Avenue
$330,000
1 |
1
Laconia
3343 Mickle Avenue
$789,000
4 |
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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Midwood
1492 East 12th Street
$595,000
2 |
2
Ditmas Park
570 Westminster Road
$599,000
1 |
1
City Line
703 Autumn Avenue
$899,999
4 |
2
Brooklyn Heights
30 Monroe Place
$699,000
1 |
1
Downtown Brooklyn
235 Adams Street
$299,000
Studio |
1
Mill Basin
2722 East 64th Street
$749,000
3 |
2.5
Prospect Heights
230 Park Place
$955,000
1 |
1
Homecrest
2518 Ocean Avenue
$534,000
1 |
1
Homecrest
2518 Ocean Avenue
$734,000
2 |
2
Downtown Brooklyn
150 Myrtle Avenue
$949,999
1 |
1
Bay Ridge
6665 Colonial Road
$509,000
3 |
1
East Flatbush
1199 East 53rd Street
$295,000
2 |
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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Lenox Hill
200 East 78th Street
$750,000
1 |
1
Upper West Side
269 West 72nd Street
$699,000
1 |
1
West Village
725 Greenwich Street
$585,000
Studio |
1
Gramercy Park
48 Gramercy Park North
$625,000
Studio |
1
Lenox Hill
165 East 72nd Street
$765,000
1 |
1
Lincoln Square
8 West 65th Street
$950,000
Studio |
0.5
Yorkville
505 East 82nd Street
$599,000
1 |
1
Lenox Hill
160 East 65th Street
$625,000
Studio |
1
Fort George
140 Hillside Avenue
$495,000
1 |
1
Lenox Hill
233 East 70th Street
$825,000
2 |
1
Upper West Side
174 West 89th Street
$799,000
2 |
1
Hell’s Kitchen
646 Ninth Avenue
$400,000
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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Westerleigh
40 Zachary Court
$549,000
2 |
2
Huguenot
6 Dogwood Drive
$632,500
3 |
2
Port Richmond
119 Smith Place
$735,000
3 |
2
Great Kills
3871 Amboy Road
$549,000
1 |
1.5
Mariners Harbor
392 Wilcox Street
$575,000
3 |
2.5
Arden Heights
123 Jamie Lane
$599,000
3 |
1.5
Graniteville
64 Renee Place
$725,000
3 |
2.5
Graniteville
10 Elson Street
$769,999
3 |
2
Mariners Harbor
36 Selvin Loop
$505,000
2 |
1.5
Mariners Harbor
25 Wolkoff Lane
$499,000
2 |
2
Dongan Hills
141 Delaware Avenue
$699,000
2 |
1.5
Willowbrook
18B Dreyer Avenue
$659,000
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.
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