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A sizeable square of Manhattan running from 42nd Street to 59th Street east of Sixth Avenue, Midtown East is known the world over for its luxury department stories, iconic skyscrapers, and A-list attractions like Rockefeller Center, the United Nations Headquarters, and Grand Central Terminal. But for folks who live in this centrally located neighborhood, Midtown… Continue reading Midtown East
A high concentration of esteemed educational institutions, including Columbia University, Barnard College, Manhattan School of Music, and Bank Street College, lend an intellectual air to Morningside Heights. A West Side haven, sandwiched between Morningside and Riverside Parks, the neighborhood is beloved for its green spaces and distinguished architecture that ranges from charming brownstones to the… Continue reading Morningside Heights
When people talk about the historic brownstones, laid-back cafes, cute boutiques, independent bookstores, and everyone-knows-your-name vibe of Brooklyn, they often mean Park Slope. Located in the heart of Brooklyn with easy access to sprawling Prospect Park, Park Slope is a family-friendly neighborhood that is truly a world of its own. Once you make yourself comfortable… Continue reading Park Slope
A residential neighborhood in Flatbush, Prospect-Lefferts Gardens takes its name from three nearby locations—Prospect Park, Lefferts Manor (a national historic district in the neighborhood), and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Positioned on the southeast corner of Prospect Park, the neighborhood has enviable access to the outdoors and boasts restaurants that range from low-key lunch places to… Continue reading Prospect-Lefferts Gardens
A jewel of an area just below Prospect Park, this landmarked Historic District was first developed in the early 1900s as a suburban-style haven with the conveniences of the city and the draw of elegant freestanding homes built in the Victorian style. While these grand homes (approximately 200 of them) remain today and continue to… Continue reading Prospect Park South
Like many residential neighborhoods in Queens, Rego Park has plenty of single-family homes, especially in the suburban-like Crescents area, as well as numerous apartment buildings. Local businesses dot 108th Street, while Rego Center, a quintessential mall, brings in shoppers from neighborhoods throughout central Queens and offers endless conveniences for locals.
In the latter part of the nineteenth century, affluent Manhattanites flocked to Richmond Hill to live in Queen Anne-style Victorians in pastel hues. Families today still adore the homes’ preserved wraparound porches, pointy turrets, and pretty paint jobs. Forest Park’s forested trails, playgrounds, sports fields, sports courts, and dog runs are also a major draws.… Continue reading Richmond Hill
Riverdale’s role at the turn of the 19th century as a summer retreat for wealthy New Yorkers is still evidenced by the well-preserved estates along the Hudson River. Also lining the river are several public parks and gardens, including Riverdale Park and Wave Hill, once home to Mark Twain and later, Theodore Roosevelt. As you… Continue reading Riverdale
Head to Southern Brooklyn, and you’ll find a relaxed neighborhood that seems to have it all, including coastal charm and top-notch accessibility to the rest of the city. Welcome to Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. Once a ritzy summer getaway for New Yorkers looking for sun and sand, this area still boasts a rich history, beachside access,… Continue reading Sheepshead Bay
Laidback Sunnyside, just a 15-minute subway ride from midtown Manhattan, is a favorite neighborhood for family-friendly living. You’ll know you’re there when you step off the No. 7 train at 46th Street and look up at the Art Deco-style Sunnyside Arch. Locals love the Sunnyside Greenmarket, while connoisseurs of Latinx culture appreciate the bilingual Thalia… Continue reading Sunnyside
