Where to live well in New York: a guide to the best areas of the city

When deciding which New York neighborhood to live in, remember one thing: No one will have everything you want. You can get a good deal on the price or a great apartment, but at a higher cost - it's rare to get both. Edition Curbed wrote about seven districts of the city that are worth paying attention to in 2020, and explained why.

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Housing prices here are usually high, since most projects are new. The average rental price exceeded $ 4000 per month in 2019, according to MNS.

However, Downtown Brooklyn has its advantages: it is close to trendy areas such as Fort Green, and has many shopping, dining and cultural opportunities.

Jackson heights

Similar areas: Sunnyside; Astoria.

Transport: Jackson Heights - Roosevelt Avenue transit hub.

Located in Central Queens, Jackson Heights is one of the most diverse and vibrant areas of New York. Its inhabitants speak more than 150 different languages, there are prosperous communities of South and Central America and South Asia. The area is also known for its affordable apartments. The median price of housing is about $ 450 thousand dollars.

Jackson Heights also has a large number of parks and playgrounds. Travers Park is the largest and newest public school, open in the summer of 2019. If you are looking for a family-friendly neighborhood with a friendly atmosphere and easy access to Manhattan, this is it. Jackson Heights is a 30-minute drive from Midtown.

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Similar areas: Crown Heights.

Transport: B or Q next to Prospect Park or local train number 2.

This small area, located east of Prospect Park, has not yet been built up as much as the neighboring areas. But there are signs that this could happen soon.

Here it was possible to rent luxury apartments (including Parkline, in a 24-story building, a block from the park), and StreetEasy called it one of the areas worth watching in 2020, and the search for apartments in this area is already actively lead.

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Prospect Lefferts Gardens has many advantages: in addition to its proximity to the park, it is also close to B and Q train stations, which will take you to Manhattan in about 30 minutes. You can also live in a park area, paying far less than Park Slope residents. According to StreetEasy, the average rent in the area is around $ 2350 per month.

Jameika

Similar areas: Downtown Brooklyn.

Transport: access to dozens of bus lines; several metro lines; commuter trains.

The Jamaica is literally at the end of this list, as this is the last stop in Queens, followed by Long Island. However, there are reasons to consider this area if you are looking for new housing in 2020. Many are already interested in buying or renting real estate here: according to StreetEasy, the number of those looking for housing here has grown by 44%.

Prices for both rent and sale still remain relatively affordable; The median for the former is $2170 per month, and for the latter – $649, according to StreetEasy.

Also in this area a large number of offers will soon appear thanks to nine new buildings. The Crossing complex alone, located near Long Island Railway Station, has 650 apartments.

Despite the fact that this area cannot boast a rich nightlife or cultural events, like other parts of the city, its proximity to transit can make it attractive for those who appreciate the opportunity to leave the city quickly and easily.

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