Choosing a New York Neighborhood

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Choosing a New York Neighborhood

You may want to live near your work or school, or explore another one of New York's diverse neighborhoods. Choosing a New York neighborhood is easier than ever with help from the Web.

Insights for Choosing a New York Neighborhood

  • If you find that you can’t afford to live in your dream neighborhood, look at your New York transportation options. You might be able to find a neighborhood from where you can easily reach the areas you like.
  • Most neighborhoods in New York have forums or listservs. If you’re considering moving to a particular spot, get a truthful picture of what it’s like by visiting those sites. Find them by entering “[neighborhood name] + forum” into a search engine.

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