Glendale, known for its cemeteries, rests along the Brooklyn border in southeast Queens and bordersRidgewood, Maspeth, Middle Village, and Forest Hills. The community is known for being tight-knit and a place people never leave. Glendale is lacking in train commute options, but the area does have an express bus
Vinegar Hill is a very small, historic waterfront district between the navy yard and DUMBO in Brooklyn lined with beautiful cobblestone streets. Home to some 19th Century Federal style homes as well as some neo-classical homes, Vinegar Hill is one of the most charming nabes in Brooklyn. Residents enjoy
Navy Hill is a small, industrial-looking neighborhood right next to the Navy Yard in Brooklyn. The 3,000 people living in Navy Hill are mostly blue collar and fairly diverse. The residential parts of Navy Hill are low-rise apartment buildings similar to the more gritty areas of neighboring Vinegar Hill
Brooklyn Heights sits on the water just south of the Brooklyn Bridge. A favored nabe for lawyers and officials who work in the government buildings ofDowntown Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights presents the prestige and charm often associated with Manhattan neighborhoods. Its streets wind through perfectly maintained homes to the breathtaking
An acronym for “Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass” (what a mouthfull!), DUMBO is a waterfront community filled with character and charm. Warehouses transitioned into lofts, historic architecture, cobblestone streets, and of course the bridges themselves mingle together to create a vibe that's classic and edgily hip at the
Bordering the New York Botanical Garden and housing multiple high schools, Bedford Park is a comparatively-small residential area. Prized for its green space and comfort, Bedford Park is well-kept and a short ride away from Manhattan on the 4 and D lines.
Flanked by the trees and lawns of Van Cortland Park,Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx Park, and the Mosholu Parkway greenway, Norwood is a particularly verdant section of the Bronx. Home to both the East Gun Hill Road and Jerome Avenue business districts, Norwood is likewise home to a range of shopping
In recent years, Flushing has come to host one of the NYC's three Chinatowns. It's said to be quieter, cleaner, and even a bit more high quality than its twin in Manhattan. This eclectic residential center has sections of houses as well as apartment complexes, and of course,
Auburndale, Queens is a quiet, inviting neighborhood with many single-family homes. Getting to Manhattan is a snap, as Auburndale has two Long Island Rail Road stations and buses that connect with the subway in Flushing. Set between Bayside and Flushing, Auburndale (named for Auburndale, Mass., its developer’s hometown) should
Queensboro Hill is a developing neighborhood, currently undergoing a project to expand their renowned hospital, a branch of the New York Hospital of Queens. This bustling neighborhood can easily meet all of your commercial needs while providing a convenient proximity of the city.