Manhattan & Brooklyn, neighborhood by neighborhood
Honest guides to where you might live, the character, the housing, and the tradeoffs, from a broker who works both boroughs.
Upper East Side
Manhattan · Classic, elegant, and quietly residential, the Upper East Side is where much of Manhattan's prewar grandeur lives.
Upper West Side
Manhattan · Leafy, cultured, and family-friendly, the Upper West Side pairs two great parks with some of Manhattan's most beloved prewar buildings.
West Village & Greenwich Village
Manhattan · Winding, low-rise, and endlessly charming, the West Village is one of the most sought-after and expensive corners of the city.
Tribeca & SoHo
Manhattan · Cast-iron architecture, converted lofts, and top-tier luxury define Tribeca and SoHo, two of downtown's most coveted addresses.
Brooklyn Heights
Brooklyn · Historic, elegant, and minutes from Lower Manhattan, Brooklyn Heights is one of Brooklyn's most refined and enduring neighborhoods.
Park Slope
Brooklyn · Tree-lined, brownstone-rich, and deeply family-oriented, Park Slope sits right beside Prospect Park.
Williamsburg
Brooklyn · Energetic, creative, and waterfront, Williamsburg is one of Brooklyn's most dynamic markets for buyers and investors.
DUMBO
Brooklyn · Cinematic and compact, DUMBO pairs converted warehouse lofts with some of the best waterfront views in the city.
Chelsea
Manhattan · Artful, energetic, and design-forward, Chelsea pairs world-class galleries and the High Line with some of the city's most striking new architecture.
Midtown East
Manhattan · Central and exceptionally well-connected, Midtown East offers quiet residential pockets in the heart of the city.
NoMad
Manhattan · Stylish and central, NoMad, north of Madison Square Park, has become one of Manhattan's most fashionable addresses.
Turtle Bay
Manhattan · A calm, leafy enclave in the heart of Midtown East, Turtle Bay is a residential pocket that surprises people with its quiet.
Murray Hill
Manhattan · Convenient and unpretentious, Murray Hill offers central East Side living, often at better value than its neighbors.
Flatiron
Manhattan · Iconic and central, the Flatiron District pairs landmark architecture with premier shopping, dining, and dramatic loft homes.
Gramercy
Manhattan · Elegant and hushed, Gramercy is built around one of the city's few private parks and some of its most gracious prewar buildings.
Kips Bay
Manhattan · Practical and well-located, Kips Bay offers some of the East Side's better value alongside a major medical and academic corridor.
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