{"id":10214,"date":"2019-05-30T11:37:54","date_gmt":"2019-05-30T15:37:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/content-manager\/?p=10214"},"modified":"2019-05-30T11:38:59","modified_gmt":"2019-05-30T15:38:59","slug":"which-nyc-neighborhood-should-you-move-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/which-nyc-neighborhood-should-you-move-to\/","title":{"rendered":"Which NYC Neighborhood Should You Move To?"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all have different needs, and if you’re a New Yorker<\/a>, you’re lucky in that you can get literally anything you want in this city. In this article, we go over which NYC neighborhood are best for particular interests.<\/p>\n

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Union Square is the Best for Convenience-Lovers<\/h2>\n

Union Square is well connected to everything in the city, as 14th Street – Union Square Subway Station has the 4,5,6 (fastest trains to get to the Upper East Side), the L (your ride to Williamsburg or to the West side), the N (which will take you to 33rd St station if you’re looking for PATH or 34th St for NJT), the Q (which will take you to Queens or all the way to Coney Island), and the R and W (various stops from Brooklyn<\/a> to Queens).<\/p>\n

The neighborhood itself is a hub, boasting shopping, fine dining, bars, yoga studios, a cinema, and grocery shopping at Trader Joe\u2019s or Whole Foods. In the summertime, Union Square Park comes to life with parades, street artists, and vendors. At the heart of everything, but not in the center of the busiest districts like Times Square or Financial District, Union Square is one of the easiest places to enjoy the best of the city.<\/p>\n

Chelsea is the Best for Weekend-Doers<\/h2>\n

If you aren\u2019t the type to Netflix on the weekends, Chelsea<\/a> might be the spot for you. Here, you can find an almost never-ending list of great weekend activities. When the weather is right, residents of Chelsea can step out to The High Line, NYC\u2019s 1.5-mile-long elevated park that looks out over the Hudson River. If the New York winter has set in, you can explore Chelsea Market, nearby museums such as The Rubin, or one of the many art galleries. For late nights, head to the Meatpacking District\u2019s swanky clubs, and for boozy brunches check out The Standard Grill and Bagatelle.<\/p>\n

Park Slope is the Best NYC Neighborhood for Nature Lovers<\/h2>\n

Park Slope<\/a> borders the 526-acre Prospect Park, which is one of the best places in the city to get lost in nature for the day. You can fish, paddle boat, wander along the trails for over 3 miles, or go bird watching to try to spot one of the 250 species of birds passing by. If the New York chill has settled into your bones, check out the Desert Pavilion, Tropical Pavilion, and Warm Temperate Pavilion (all toasty all year long) at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens. If the beach is more your thing, you can get to Coney Island direct on the F line from 7th Avenue Station.<\/p>\n

The Upper East Side Provides the Best Classic NYC Experience<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re looking to live the classic New York life you\u2019ve seen in the movies, look no further than the Upper East Side<\/a>. Take a stroll in the iconic Central Park, go luxury shopping on Fifth Avenue, and see some of the most famous artifacts in the city at Museum Mile. This neighborhood, which reaches from 59th street to 96th street, features Beaux Arts mansions and French Renaissance townhouses, with the East River just a walk away.<\/p>\n

DUMBO is the Best for Summer Activities<\/h2>\n

Home of the best rooftop views in the city, you\u2019ll be able to chill outside all summer long. If rooftop access isn\u2019t in your price range, you can head down to Brooklyn Bridge Park to spend a day in the sun or at a free event, check out an al fresco show at Bergemusic, or climb The Cliffs at DUMBO<\/a>. You can easily catch the ferry from Pier 6 to Governor\u2019s Island, NYC\u2019s carless escape, for some relaxation time or to check out one of the island\u2019s festivals.<\/p>\n

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