2019 Safe Neighborhoods in the New York City AreaAbout this List

Murray Hill

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY
• 12 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!
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• 28,954 Population

Chelsea

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY
• 71 reviews

Current Resident: Love how lively it is! There is Chelsea market, Chelsea piers sports center, a YMCA, many pizzerias, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and access to many trains. One of the downsides though is that it is extremely overpriced to live here. One avocado can be $4 in most stores.
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• 65,359 Population

Financial District

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY
• 25 reviews

Current Resident: The Financial District is a great place if you are interested in living in proximity to dense and bustling Manhattan without necessarily living in it. Unlike the rest of Manhattan which can be a bit dense and overwhelming FiDi is much more relaxed and spread out. There are less people and less crowded streets. Traffic quiets down significantly after 5pm. Because the island of Manhattan tapers towards the south the land is not as wide and you feel as if you are surrounded by the river on numerous sides. I like that several subway lines converge in the part of the city providing easy and quick access to anywhere else. There is a bit of tourism but nothing bothersome. Attractions in the area are the South Street Seaport, Stone Street restaurants/bars/pubs, Trinity Church, The World Trade Center & Oculus, and Battery Park. Generally I like living there because there is enough business and entertainment to satisfy you and you quickly get to other parts of the city for even better options.
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• 30,246 Population

Battery Park City

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY
• 8 reviews

Nearby Resident: One of the best areas to do almost everything in New York City. Movie theaters, amazing park for kids, amazing to eat a meal, walk to clear your mind or take someone on a date, play basketball with some ballers, expensive shopping, play volleyball, have a picnic, ride bike, and more.
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• 15,885 Population

Greenwich Village

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY
• 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.
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• 30,157 Population

Prospect Heights

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY
• 15 reviews

Current Resident: As a high school student often walking alone, I am pleased that I feel safe in my neighborhood. It is also very conveniently located close to the subway trains allowing me to be in the city in 15 minutes. I love that it also is near the Prospect Park Bandshell, the Brooklyn, Museum, and the public library making it a cultural hub! We are very luck to be in the proximity of the Park Slope Food Coop. We are able to buy all of our groceries there for 30% plus less than at other markets. We get fresh produce direct from farmers that is organic or minimally treated.
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• 22,574 Population

NoHo

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY

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• 4,017 Population

Midtown

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY
• 49 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!
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• 72,953 Population

Nolita

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY
• 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.
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• 6,793 Population

SoHo

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY
• 8 reviews

Visitor: Soho is the place to be! A place for both young and mature. Soho is the best area to shop for virtually anything. The area is inviting, fun and educational. Home to one of the best universities, Soho is where one yearns to be educated. The area is filled with top notch eateries both affordable and trendy. Iris the place for college students to spend time. You never tire of walking around, having a great meal, going shopping, studying and everything in between!
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• 13,814 Population

Flatiron District

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY
• 3 reviews

Current Resident: I love the neighborhood. Close to downtown (for going out) and work (midtown). I definitely recommend this neighborhood for someone who is looking for a good central location with a great neighborhood feel.
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• 13,277 Population

Tribeca

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY
• 11 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.
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• 17,899 Population

Park Slope

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY
• 44 reviews

Current Resident: Park Slope is beautiful! The houses are pretty, the people are kind albeit a little entitled, and the food is good. There are a myriad of playgrounds and cafes, making it what is generally considered a "mommy's haven." The primary issues with the neighborhood are a function of its predominantly white residency. There is little to no diversity, everything is expensive, and there is an elitist culture.
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• 45,503 Population

Downtown Brooklyn

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY
• 19 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.
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• 14,665 Population

Upper West Side

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY
• 150 reviews

Current Resident: This is the most beautiful and the safest part of NYC. Nowhere in NYC is going to be pretty or safe if the current leadership doesn't clean up their act and clean up the streets. It's been so sad to watch the neighborhood decline with the rise in drug use and crime (which is happening, despite what the "official" reports say--the only reason those show record lows is because the city has stopped acting on certain offenses at the orders of the esteemed idiot).
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• 212,019 Population

Fieldston

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY
• 3 reviews

Niche User: Crime rates are pretty low in this area, especially for the Bronx. The Bronx has a reputation for being a bad area but there has only been a few cases of theft in the area since I moved in which happens living on a college campus.
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• 7,488 Population

West Village

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY
• 20 reviews

Current Resident: Really wonderful place to grow up, but definitely becoming more gentrified/losing its character. The Meatpacking District has become a very popular area for young partygoers and tourists, which has made the area a lot more expensive. Bleecker Street is now all high end boutiques. Still, there are good schools, playgrounds, and it's overall very safe, so it's a good place for children. The Whitney and smaller pop up galleries mean there is always something to see or do, and it is very accessible by a multitude of trains. More diverse in food than in people or income.
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• 34,395 Population

Columbia Street Waterfront District

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY
• 2 reviews

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• 4,548 Population

Cobble Hill

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY

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• 10,443 Population

South Slope

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY
• 3 reviews

Niche User: Where I live there isn't really any crime. From time to time I seen vandalism, which isn't too concerning. Police don't often come here as most are law abiding citizens, if there are seen most of the time they are just passing by.
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• 23,201 Population

Upper East Side

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY
• 60 reviews

Current Resident: Have been living in the Upper East Side of Manhattan for over 7 years now, and I always feel safe. Although its safety and family friendliness is something everyone can agree is true here, there is a lack of diversity seen through age, race, and economic status. It's the Aspen of Colorado- Hamptons of Long Island- or Beverly Hills of California. Not everyone can afford it, but its a great area for visitors to grab a bite!
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• 210,572 Population

Morningside Heights

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY
• 41 reviews

Current Resident: I live, work, and go to university in Morningside Heights/Manhattanville/West Harlem (whatever you'd like to call it!) I love the proximity to Riverside Park, easy commute to school, lots of restaurants and shops, and even a few jazz clubs. The area is easily walkable, pet-friendly, and people friendly. Close proximity to the 1 train also makes commuting easy.
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• 34,938 Population

Windsor Terrace

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY
• 24 reviews

Nearby Resident: Beautiful neighborhood with historic multi-family homes and restaurants. Easy access to Prospect Park, public transportation and dog parks. It's just outside the hustle and bustle of Park Slope. There is a couple cute strips of commerce within the neighborhood. Grocery stores are not ample here but quiet family-oriented, dog-friendly vibe might be worth it.
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• 17,369 Population

DUMBO

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY
• 3 reviews

Nearby Resident: I absolutely love DUMBO! With super great access to both the promenade and, my personal favorite park in the city, Brooklyn Bridge Park, it is incredibly beautiful. If you can afford it, which is hard, it is an area with great cafes food, access to manhattan (although not too many subways nearby besides high and York) and amazing schools.
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• 4,910 Population

Carroll Gardens

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY
• 20 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in Carroll Gardens for 17 years (my entire life) and I absolutely love it. The neighborhood is no stranger to the forces of gentrification, but is still a lively historic neighborhood with tons of character. Historically Italian, you'll find no shortage of small Italian bakeries other Italian owned shops. Smith and Court streets provide trendy restaurants from Greek to Korean BBQ, as well as many areas to shop clothing and home. Carroll Gardens is also one of the safest neighborhoods in my experience. I find CG is very fairly distanced from other nearby neighborhoods, and has great access to the F and G subway lines. My family doesn't own property, but has been renting the same 5th floor apartment for nearly 25 years. I love my neighborhood more everyday, and feel very lucky and proud to have grown up in such a friendly, calm, and deeply rich neighborhood, that will forever be a part of my history.
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• 22,005 Population