Best neighborhoods in New York City
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Ranked 1st best neighborhood in New York City
"Carnegie Hill: Fabulous and Quiet if You Can Afford to Live..."
- megagirl
This section of Manhattan is prized because it's quiet, well maintained and ritzy. Many people live in well off high rises here although the quarters may be tight compared to dwellings in the other bo...
Ranked 2nd best neighborhood in New York City
"The best place to live in NYC"
- sam1602
You actually know your neighbors - tons of associations and interest groups. Lovely parks, recreation areas. Spectacular views
Ranked 3rd best neighborhood in New York City
"A Beautiful Neighborhood"
- LisaAnnBurke
Gramercy Park is one of the most beautiful areas of Manhattan. It is located in a quiet corner and attracts fewer tourists than the nearby East Village and Soho. The neighborhood is bordered on the so...
Ranked 4th best neighborhood in New York City
"FACT: Lowest crime in the entire borough is the 50th Precinc..."
- DebbyReagan
The last poster is spot on about Riverdale and it's safety. I just saw this on the local news:
The NYPD has released its annual crime statistics for New York City in 2013 and the Bronx saw an overall...
Ranked 5th best neighborhood in New York City
"Wonderful neighborhood and close to Manhattan."
- DonS
Rego Park is the closest neighborhood to midtown that has the magical combination of safe streets, good schools, abundant recreation, and over 500 shops and restaurants within walking distance of most...
Ranked 7th best neighborhood in New York City
"Love this neighborhood!"
- alexh31
I have been here for a little over a year and I just love the atmosphere of this area in Midtown East. The beautiful townhouses and the superb tree lined streets make it a perfect oasis in the midst o...
Ranked 8th best neighborhood in New York City
"An Excellent Neighborhood!"
- andrewb18
Clinton Hill is a wealthy Brooklyn neighborhood that in recent years has attracted upper middle income single professionals and young families. Crime is very low, with many luxury apartment buildings...
Ranked 9th best neighborhood in New York City
"The Best kept secret in Brooklyn !!"
- like it is
Dyker is beautiful, very well kept homes some of the biggest and most beautiful homes in Brooklyn Mansions , Great italian food and great pastry's !! Great neighbors where almost everyone knows each...
Ranked 10th best neighborhood in New York City
"Brooklyn's best"
- jamesr18
This is the best upcoming neighborhood in brooklyn. it was rated 2nd safest in nyc, new businesses starting to pop up, less crowded and pretentious than park slope or williamsburg and more affordable...
Ranked 11th best neighborhood in New York City
"I remember old Bay Ridge"
- martyj1
I moved from Bay Ridge in 1988 after living there from 1973. Got my first studio (1973) apartment (with a yard) for $90/month gas, electric included. Was a friendly, crime free area in the 70's. Virtu...
Ranked 12th best neighborhood in New York City
Ranked 13th best neighborhood in New York City
"An Oasis of Green Among Gray!"
- LisaAnnBurke
Want a low-cost and fun day in the city? Head over to Central Park. Right in the middle of all those buildings lies one of the greatest treats this city has to offer: a 770 acre park with miles of wal...
Ranked 14th best neighborhood in New York City
"Grate place to live"
- Evucetaj
Grate place to live quiet safe plenty of parking good neighbors easy access to all highways
Ranked 15th best neighborhood in New York City
"Perfect place for people who love peace and quiet and green..."
- richy3
Bowne Park (North Flushing / Whitestone) is a suburban park like neighborhood that is very close to Downtown Flushing. The area is one of the safest neighborhoods in NYC and has great schools.
It is...
Ranked 16th best neighborhood in New York City
"Comfortable, affordable, friendly, tree-filled area"
- hallelujahr
For the past year I've lived in Woodhaven, up near the park. It's great for city people yearning for a little nature, or a lot of nature. Forest Park has acres of woodlands and hiking trails, and a po...
Ranked 17th best neighborhood in New York City
"Briarwood: A fantastic place to live"
- BriarwoodP
Love living here. Great community. Continually improving. Great housing.
Ranked 18th best neighborhood in New York City
"Spuyten Duyvil is Southern part of Riverdale!"
- DebbyReagan
Not sure why Spuyten Duyvil has its its own category because Spuyten Duyvil is part of Riverdale. I just posted the following in the Riverdale ratings so it is appropriate to post here as well:
The N...
Ranked 19th best neighborhood in New York City
"A Quiet and Upscale Neighborhood of the Upper East Side"
- LisaAnnBurke
Lenox Hill is a posh neighborhood on the Upper east Side. It runs from about 60th Street up to 77th Street and Fifth Avenue to Lexington Avenue. Some of the most expensive real estate in Manhattan is...
Ranked 20th best neighborhood in New York City
"Lincoln Square - Access to Everything"
- Debbie1328
Lincoln Square gets its name from a tiny ‘pocket park’ located where Broadway and Columbus Avenue cross at 66th Street. The park is home to a weekly farmer’s market which is a perfect example of how...
