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
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
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
Manhattan Beach is a small community on Brooklyn's southeast shore. On the remote end of a peninsula, Manhattan Beach is one of the few nabes bordered by only one other nabe: Brighton Beach. With zero subway access, Manhattan Beach's homeowners are usually car owners as well. If not, commuters
Carnegie Hill is an elegant Upper East Side nabe with beautiful old-world townhouses, well-preserved brownstones, and manicured, tree-lined streets. Named after Andrew Carnegie, Carnegie Hill boasts Museum Mile, home to ten world class museums including the Guggenheim and The Met, as well as a few very well-known private schools.
New York's elite Upper West Side borders the west side of Central Park, and presents itself as a slightly more intellectual, casual alternative to the vibe across the park in the Upper East Side. Stunning performances at Lincoln Center and streets of brownstones dotted with newer luxury condos typify
Battery Park City is a planned neighborhood on the southern tip of Manhattan and to the west of the Financial District. Built over filled-in land, the area is known as a suburban oasis because of its expansive greenery, kid-friendly parks, and quieter vibe. The Esplanade, running 1.2 miles
Marked by attractive pillared entryways, St. Francis Wood is an exclusive residential nabe in central San Francisco at the foot of Sherwood Forest. Originally conceived as a residence park, palatial homes are the norm here and European style fountains pepper the landscape. The green space is noteworthy for San