2023 Best Neighborhoods to Live in New York City

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  Rating 4.06 out of 5  83 reviews

Current Resident: Probably the most socially and economically 'diverse' of the downtown wealthy enclaves. Visually appealing, less dense than Uptown and less isolated than Tribeca, it is a goldilocks area if you want a mid-density residential area which can easily take you to any other part of the city by walking or public transit. Families are attracted by the playgrounds, waterfront parks, Chelsea Piers and a strong selection of high performing Public and Private schools. Young people enjoy the huge casual restaurant selection and proximity to Flatiron and Hells Kitchen. Downside is narrow sidewalks of high foot traffic corridors and areas around schools on 8th avenue get dirty and crowded with tourists, workers, residents and commuters competing for space. Lack of new construction except ultra luxury near waterfront and rentals near flatiron keeps home values high compared to higher density neighborhoods.... Read 83 reviews

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• Population 55,427

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  Rating 3.98 out of 5  40 reviews

Former Resident: I resided in Morningside Hgts for 4 years as a RN working @ St. Luke's Hospital a few years ago! I always felt safe, enjoyed the diversity & the access to subway & transportation. Always easy access to a great diversity of foods!... Read 40 reviews

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• Population 34,928

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  Rating 4.44 out of 5  16 reviews

Current Resident: I've lived the majority of my life in this neighborhood and overall, it is fantastic. I graduated from City and Country Middle School and am entering the Abraham Joshua Heschel High School. The Village is overwhelmingly liberal and there are many LGBTQ+ people living around because the LGBT Center is in the village. Sometimes walking past that area I feel uncomfortable because there are many homeless people living on that street. However, everything else is incredible. You can't live the same life uptown or even in midtown. Downtown in the meatpacking district is really the best.... Read 16 reviews

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• Population 28,363

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  Rating 4.8 out of 5  10 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in this neighborhood since I was two and it has changed a lot over the years. I have loved living here throughout my childhood. As a child, I enjoyed going to Rockefeller Park, partaking in neighborhood activities such as art and sports, and walking along the Hudson River. Over the years more stores and nearby tourist attractions have appeared which has made it an exciting place to live. Some changes could include stringent rodent control and an increase of trash cans, to avoid trash ending up on the ground.... Read 10 reviews

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• Population 13,493

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  Rating 4 out of 5  13 reviews

Current Resident: It's a very certainly located neighborhood, you're close to midtown and downtown respectively. There's a vast variety of dining options as well as bar's, sometimes on the weekends the bar's can be annoying however. It can definitely be a friendly neighborhood with a "small town" feel to some extent, my local dry cleaner, deli, bar, restaurant and pharmacy all know me on a first name basis and generally know what I want without having to ask me. Love the neighborhood!... Read 13 reviews

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• Population 23,158

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  Rating 3.84 out of 5  51 reviews

Nearby Resident: Midtown is such an incredible place to be at. There are so many things you can do such as go shopping, eat different kinds of food, watch movies, go to free concerts, look at the amazing architecture, and so much more!... Read 51 reviews

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• Population 57,017

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  Rating 3.95 out of 5  65 reviews

Current Resident: Hell's Kitchen is just as it sounds, just without the "Hell's" part! It is a place with diverse amounts of food and flavor. Just check out Restaurant Row, flooded with cultures rolled into one strip; Galaxy Diner, Mercury Bar, and even Panda Express! Not to mention the beautiful views of the Hudson River, which harbors the wonderful Intrepid. Hell's Kitchen also neighbors Times Square, a tourist destination that many come to see, so come see Hell's Kitchen. You won't regret it!... Read 65 reviews

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• Population 33,474

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  Rating 4.61 out of 5  18 reviews

Former Resident: Fantastic neighborhood in Brooklyn. I lived here for 5 years - before the Barclays center was built and moved out just after it opened. Once it opened, the neighborhood got busier and had more commercial activity. Some of this was good (more food and retail options) and some bad (traffic, pedestrian noise). Overall it was a lovely place to live full of nice tree lined streets, diverse and friendly people, and great food/drink options. Close to trains (subway and LIRR) and the park. Great for families. Not so great for parking. Felt very safe here and had no issues. Wish I could afford to buy something, but it’s just so expensive.... Read 18 reviews

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• Population 20,400

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  Rating 3.71 out of 5  58 reviews

Current Resident: Funky Brooklyn neighborhood quickly gentrifying. Home of Pratt Arts college and Luigis Pizza. Myrtle Ave is eclectic with some good noodle places catering to Asian students. Blick Art Supply catering to Pratt and other local artists with studios in the nearby Navy Yard. We love the G-Train!... Read 58 reviews

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• Population 26,994

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  Rating 4.13 out of 5  8 reviews

Current Resident: This quiet corner of the Bronx provides an escape from the bustling city while remaining accessible to it through the nearby 1 train. The area has lots of secluded public parks that will provide the closest thing to natural wilderness that you can find within New York City borders. The area while quiet at night, provides a lovely community for families looking for a place to belong.... Read 8 reviews

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• Population 9,160

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  16 reviews

Niche User: Since the lack crime, many tourist come to visit and experience the old world architecture with the new world trends collide. The only crime I have witness personally in Soho tends to be done by drunks from nearby bars.... Read 16 reviews

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• Population 6,492

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  Rating 4.71 out of 5  14 reviews

Works Here: As worker in neighborhood I started bring lunch for from to 2 to 3 day a lunch in area cost about 25% more than lunch specials do in other neiborhoods in the city still manageable expense however brings lunch two threes bring cost down to buying lunch 5 day a week in another part of manhattan. I work whole food see many young affluent families. It great place to raise family (however, it likely be outreach for family making less than 300 k (unless you have good fortune of winning the affordable housing lottery. Lotteries relatively frequent. However being this highly desirable neighborhood in nyc. Only small percent of qualified application will granted an affordable unit.... Read 14 reviews

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• Population 14,989

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  Rating 3.93 out of 5  15 reviews

Current Resident: I love this neighborhood. Excellent affordability/ quality of life ratio. Area west to the 3rd avenue is very safe and full of nightlife and dining options. East to 2nd Ave is mostly hospitals snd NYU research centers, not that nice at night but still safe. Plenty of new developments along 23rd street and 3rd ave.... Read 15 reviews

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• Population 26,747

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  Rating 4.22 out of 5  9 reviews

Current Resident: Good neighborhood in the heart of the city, with the private Gramercy Park at its heart. Lot's of nightlife, and family-friendly activities... Read 9 reviews

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• Population 18,675

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  Rating 3.83 out of 5  159 reviews

Current Resident: Great beautiful hipster family friendly wealthy green classic Art Deco Central Park-ish fun aesthetic accesible are a few words that come to my mind when I think about the upper west side. As a person that loves NYC I would recommend going to the upper west side because it has this aesthetic look that makes you look in a movie and if you want to be in a 1950’s movie just put the black and white filter to your video and appreciate the magic you just Made ( remember to thank me for telling you this). Anyways visit the upper west side just don’t throw trash you nasty! So come on and visit!... Read 159 reviews

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• Population 188,442

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  Rating 4.29 out of 5  28 reviews

Current Resident: I go to school in the Financial District and it's a nice area! There's plenty of restaurants, both fast food and sit down, as well as convince stores. One thing I would change is the closing times of many of the stores in the area, since it is a mainly business area places close pretty early.... Read 28 reviews

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• Population 10,774

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  24 reviews

Current Resident: Charming neighborhood! There are many amazing Italian restaurants, local coffee shops, beautiful tree-lined streets, large grocery stores and more! It is a more quiet part of Brooklyn, but still an easy commute into the city if you want crazy nightlife opportunities. You are a short walk from Brooklyn Bridge Park, Park Slope, and other large outdoor spaces to walk your dog or go for a run. There are several subway stops as well as bus stops to make it easy to get around. It is a safe neighborhood. The neighborhood is Brooklyn's best kept secret.... Read 24 reviews

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• Population 18,602

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  Rating 3.95 out of 5  22 reviews

Works Here: Love Downtown Brooklyn! I love that is it changing, growing and building. There are great parks now near the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges. They are new restaurants in Dumbo now! I just do not recognize the area sometimes. It's a different feel now. There are more families that come down during the summertime and I noticed the students that attend the colleges and the charter schools are happier and friendlier.... Read 22 reviews

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• Population 7,070

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  Rating 4.51 out of 5  35 reviews

Current Resident: We moved to BKH after the pandemic from the West Village. We fell in love with the charm, nature, architecture and the friendly vibes walking around. After everything over the past 2 years, we craved more of a community connection and a healthier lifestyle, but we like going to concerts, going to readings and just being stimulated culturally. SO glad we moved here. Now we are actually friends with our neighbors, we know local store owners and we do way more cultural things than we did in NYC. The local churches here have really cool non-religious programming (performances by Nick Cave, The Microphones, etc.). A new restaurant from the Williamsburg Diner / Marlow & Sons guys just got a rave review by Pete Wells. BKH is a Euro village with the benefits of the best city in the world. One stop to the city or 30 mins walk over BK bridge. The city now feels like mainly tourists, while BKH feels like locals - super community-oriented - and artsy! Everyone's a writer or musician here LOVE... Read 35 reviews

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• Population 20,894

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  Rating 3.91 out of 5  23 reviews

Nearby Resident: Honestly one of the best neighborhoods to live in in manhattan. It's got a lot of incredible businesses and attracts many people from across the city during the day time, but is also super quiet and peaceful during the night and one of the safest neighborhoods as overall crime goes. Great for young professionals, and for families and older couples as well. Only disadvantage is I'd say your kind of cornered to the North South and West by the river and some pretty boring industrial areas, but to the east is Greenwich Village which is great and great public transportation as well.... Read 23 reviews

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• Population 30,695

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  Rating 4.44 out of 5  9 reviews

Works Here: EVERYONE wants to live in New York, or at least visit New York. New York is a fun, energetic state/city. And Soho is for me one of the best places to be in New York! There are soo many job opportunities here in New York for you, especially in the modeling industry, or the media industry. New York is a modern state, Soho is the same. Here you can be whatever gender you want because here, we are open to every single gender because we know the importance of accepting all genders and giving all of them the same opportunities that they need! Going to school here is a pretty good choice, there are schools for the science and technology field, schools for kids who work and study at the same time, good old public schools and private. If you hate traffic, then you have find the right place, Soho, New york total you can use the subway, walking, car, and yellow taxi.... Read 9 reviews

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• Population 11,682

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• Population 2,686

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  Rating 4.09 out of 5  76 reviews

Current Resident: I love the UES! Close enough to Midtown's buzz, yet far enough to get that residential feeling... away from tourists and office buildings. Commute to Midtown and Lower Manhattan is now easy with the Q train. Walking distance to Central Park and Carl Schurz Park are a big plus. I also enjoy shopping at the local bodegas and East Harlem. Great schools and playgrounds make it a good place for a family. The downside: apartments are very expensive and in not so good shape. Landlords seem to rely on location and hardly invest on their properties or buidings.... Read 76 reviews

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• Population 146,882

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  Rating 4.24 out of 5  66 reviews

Current Resident: I love living in Park Slope! It's very friendly, great for kids and adults alike, there's lots going on and the architecture is beautiful. The proximity to Prospect Park on one side and the breweries of Gowanus on the other doesn't hurt either. By the standards of the more expensive New York neighborhoods I think its a pretty down to earth and relaxed place, though others may disagree and that does depend on where exactly you live in the area.... Read 66 reviews

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• Population 44,072

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  Rating 4.38 out of 5  52 reviews

Current Resident: You can buy an apartment in Riverdale for half the price per square foot in Inwood or Washington Heights. I often take the express bus home late at night and I feel very safe, especially when I get off the bus and neighbors are walking their dogs or coming home from restaurants/bars. Lots of green space, adequate restaurants and shopping, diversity improving. Cross the Henry Hudson Bridge to see what a lot of people are missing out on!... Read 52 reviews

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• Population 14,437