Located just north of Pelham Parkway and south of Gun Hill Road, Pelham Gardens is populated almost exclusively by private homes. Residents enjoy their neighborhood's proximity to Pelham Bay Park, which, with its golf courses, tennis courts, and large size, acts as an important and attractive part of the
Nestled between Flatlands and Canarsie, Bergen Beach is a lovely, residential community in southeast Brooklyn. This seaside slice of Americana was in fact an island off Canarsie until it was filled in during the early 1900s to connect it to the rest of Brooklyn. Even with it's quick access
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Soundview is a neighborhood in the southern Bronx. Further divided into the neighborhoods of Soundview-Bruckner and Bronx River, the area as a whole is dominated by large buildings. Because the area is cut in two by the Brucnker Expressway, Soundview certainly gets its fair share of car traffic. It
College Point exemplifies the suburban lifestyle found in many of New York City’s outer boroughs. The neighborhood is largely a residential one, though it has an industrial edge. Named after St Paul’s College, which was shut down in 1850, College Point is ripe with cultural attractions, including a myriad
Dominated by the brown facades of the one hundred buildings of the Parkchester Apartment Complex, Parkchester is perhaps defined by its skyline. But there is still much to be found outside the high-rises. Parkchester also houses quite a few multi-unit homes, not to mention multiple supermarkets and recreation areas.
Breezy Point rests at the tip of the Rockaway Peninsula. Run by the Breezy Point Cooperative, this beach town is a tight-knit, private community where many residents have private beach access. Transportation in and out of Breezy Point is limited, with cars often outnumbered by beach cruisers. New York
Belle Harbor consists of mostly single family homes where a strong sense of community fosters a thriving neighborhood. Located on the southwest side of Queens, the neighborhood has beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean to the south and the Manhattan skyline to the north. Belle Harbor's commercial center runs
Rockaway Peninsula is a small, prestigious community that enjoys waterfront access in southern Queens. With very strict zoning laws, you'll only find single-family homes. The entire 4×8 block community is centered around beach living. Each street name begins with the word “Beach” and much of the real estate marketing
East New York is the name given to the composite area of five neighborhoods: City Line, Cypress Hill,New Lots, Spring Creek, and Starrett City. Located in eastern Brooklyn, East New York is home to a mix of row-houses, mixed-used buildings, and housing projects. Bordered by major expressways, East New
Highland Park is a small enclave of row houses and larger homes that boasts a beautiful park of the same name. Highland Park has some disputed borders–the nabe overlaps parts of Cypress Hills and East New York. Highland Park is primarily residential and is served by buses and multiple
Cypress Hills is the northernmost part of East New York, located between the Cypress Hills Cemetery to the north and Atlantic Avenue to the south. Cypress Hills is by far quieter than its more bustling adjacent nabes, such as Bushwick. Architecturally, the neighborhood has a mix of row houses,
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
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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
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.
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