New York neighborhood guides
26 neighborhoods · live crime, subway- WilliamsburgBrooklyn
Buzzy waterfront neighborhood with great food and nightlife and an easy L-train hop to Manhattan.
- AstoriaQueens
Diverse, food-forward Queens neighborhood that is more affordable while staying close to Manhattan.
- East VillageManhattan
Lively downtown Manhattan neighborhood packed with bars, music, and restaurants.
- Park SlopeBrooklyn
Leafy brownstone neighborhood beside Prospect Park; calmer and greener, popular with families.
- Long Island CityQueens
Fast-growing high-rise waterfront area one stop from Midtown with skyline views.
- West VillageManhattan
Postcard-pretty, tree-lined Manhattan neighborhood with top-tier restaurants and a mellow, moneyed charm.
- BushwickBrooklyn
Warehouse-turned-arts district with a thriving DIY music and gallery scene, still more affordable than Williamsburg.
- HarlemManhattan
Historic Manhattan neighborhood with deep cultural roots, brownstone blocks, and relatively affordable rents for the borough.
- Upper East SideManhattan
Polished, park-adjacent Manhattan neighborhood known for museums, good schools, and a quieter residential feel.
- Upper West SideManhattan
Classic prewar Manhattan neighborhood bordering Central Park and Riverside Park, popular with families and academics.
- GreenpointBrooklyn
Low-rise waterfront neighborhood with Polish roots, indie coffee shops, and a slower pace than nearby Williamsburg.
- ChelseaManhattan
Gallery-filled Manhattan neighborhood anchored by the High Line, with a lively nightlife scene and strong gym culture.
- Crown HeightsBrooklyn
Diverse, rapidly changing Brooklyn neighborhood with brownstones, Caribbean food, and relatively affordable rents.
- Hell's KitchenManhattan
Central Manhattan neighborhood packed with restaurants and bars, steps from Midtown offices and Times Square.
- Fort GreeneBrooklyn
Brownstone Brooklyn neighborhood centered on Fort Greene Park, with a strong arts scene and easy access to Downtown Brooklyn.
- Prospect HeightsBrooklyn
Small, walkable Brooklyn neighborhood between Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Museum, with a lively restaurant row on Vanderbilt Ave.
- RidgewoodQueens
Low-key, affordable neighborhood on the Brooklyn-Queens border with rowhouses and a growing indie bar scene.
- SunnysideQueens
Quiet, affordable Queens neighborhood built around garden apartments, with a straight shot on the 7 train to Manhattan.
- Jackson HeightsQueens
One of the most diverse neighborhoods in the city, known for excellent international food and historic garden apartment blocks.
- Downtown BrooklynBrooklyn
High-rise commercial and residential hub with a growing skyline, big-box shopping, and unmatched subway connectivity.
- Financial DistrictManhattan
Historic Lower Manhattan neighborhood that's turned increasingly residential, quiet on weekends with waterfront parks.
- Morningside HeightsManhattan
Academic Manhattan neighborhood anchored by Columbia University, with leafy campus quads and relatively affordable rents.
- InwoodManhattan
Northern Manhattan neighborhood with big parks and some of the borough's most affordable rents, a longer commute downtown.
- Washington HeightsManhattan
Hilly, affordable Manhattan neighborhood near Fort Tryon Park, popular with families and grad students.
- Bay RidgeBrooklyn
Waterfront Brooklyn neighborhood with a suburban feel, harbor views, and a long commute on the local R train.
- Sunset ParkBrooklyn
Diverse, affordable Brooklyn neighborhood with sweeping harbor views from its namesake park and a strong Latino and Chinese food scene.