2019 Safe Neighborhoods in the New York City AreaAbout this List

Murray Hill

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY
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Current Resident: Murray Hill neighborhood is filled with people from different cultures, businesses, and living complexes. There's always something to do or somewhere to go such as the grocery store, pizza store, newspaper stand, restaurants, clothing boutique, pharmacy, movie theater, and libraries. Murray Hill feels safe because there’s a sense of community, closure, and security. The mixture of locals, commuters, and tourists enhances the diversity in the neighborhood. The neighborhood is often quiet, but once it hits rush hour during the afternoon and at nighttime, that’s when the streets become the busiest. From all 5 boroughs, I’m glad I chose to live in such a welcoming place.
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• 28,954 Population

Chelsea

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY
• 68

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
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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
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Current Resident: The parks, the activities, the views , the schools, the convenience, and now the stores and restaurants are all reasons to love BPC. Every neighborhood in NYC may have downsides - you give up something - parks for restaurants or schools for convenience - not in BPC. Love it here!
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• 15,885 Population

Greenwich Village

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY
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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
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Current Resident: Prospect Heights is a beautiful historic neighborhood in Brooklyn. There are tree-lined streets and stately brownstone row-houses dating back to the late 19th Century. It's situated near Prospect Park, Brooklyn Museum, Central Library, Grand Army Plaza and Eastern Parkway where the West Indian Day Parade takes place each year. It's a diverse neighborhood in close proximity to most MTA lines and the LIRR. Fun fact: show Living Single was set and filmed here. My main critique is that motorists and bicyclists don't always stop at the stop signs. I've seen someone get and hit and was almost hit myself.
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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
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Current Resident: I love how everything is accessible but unfortunately it is very expensive. You have Central Park, all of the train lines, Times Square, tourist attractions and local sites and great restaurants. Midtown is truly the center of it all. Yes, the price tag is high but you get all of this conveniently within minutes reach.
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• 72,953 Population

Nolita

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY
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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
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Current Resident: Soho is a wonderful area, full of interesting people, lots of great stores, both "ma and pa" and corporate, fabulous cafes and restaurants, and fascinating historical sites, such as Aaron Burr's townhouse on Prince Street. I have lived in Soho for several decades, and I have witnessed the transformation from a middle class neighborhood to the hippest place in Manhattan, home to the wealthy elite and celebrities. Real estate and shopping prices have skyrocketed and many residents are not full time, but also have vacation homes elsewhere. Still, Soho is a very relaxed and informal place, where people still hang out on the street and watch the world go by.
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• 13,814 Population

Flatiron District

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY
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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
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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
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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
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Current Resident: I love that Downtown Brooklyn is not as busy as Manhattan seems to be. The food is great here no matter what you're in the mood in. There is the Barclays Center close by, as well as a few schools and hospitals. The shopping here is a nice touch!
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• 14,665 Population

Upper West Side

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY
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Current Resident: Manhattan Valley - Morningside is a neighborhood on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City. According to the 2000 census 48,983 people live in the community. Of the population, 44% are of Hispanic origin, 32% are African Americans, and 24% are Asians, whites, and other races. Crime & Safety Report states the area as the second-safest place in Manhattan.

President Obama once lived two blocks away. Seinfeld fans may appreciate visiting Tom's 24 hour coffee shop (where the show was taped.) The 106th cross street was once home to the renowned jazz musician Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington. There are many restaurants named in his honor.
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• 212,019 Population

Fieldston

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Current Resident: Morningside Heights is an abundance of liveliness and diversity. It houses and intertwines many different cultures and ethnicities into a wonderful, beautiful neighborhood. I've lived here all my life and have never been a witness to any negative experiences that people in other neighborhoods in the city might experience. I recommend moving here, specifically to Morningside Gardens where I reside, if you are looking for a safe and all around amazing place to live.
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• 34,938 Population

Windsor Terrace

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY
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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
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Current Resident: Dumbo has a beautiful industrial feel to and has beautiful views of Manhattan and has a ton of galleys to check it. When the weather warms up there are always activities to do or flea markets to attend. Stop but get a pizza from Gremmaldies or love & dough and split it between loved ones in dumbo park and enjoy the brash from the hustle and bustle of The City.
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• 4,910 Population

Carroll Gardens

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY
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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