1. Jackson Heights, Queens
A culturally diverse neighborhood where many residents were born outside the United States, with a large number of languages spoken. The original article listed average rent around $2,300 a month. Central Queens access includes multiple subway stops and playgrounds such as Travers Park. A common family-friendly pick. Liffey can help with a local Queens or citywide move.
2. Upper West Side, Manhattan
One of the greener parts of Manhattan, between Riverside Park and Central Park. The original article listed average rent around $4,249 and noted Columbia University and the American Museum of Natural History. For this kind of building, Liffey often discusses white-glove and specialty moving.
3. Greenpoint, Brooklyn
A historically Polish and Irish waterfront neighborhood that shifted from industrial warehouses toward condominiums. The original article listed average rent around $3,600 and noted more limited public transit than some Brooklyn neighbors. Liffey had seen a steady stream of moves into the area.
4. Mott Haven, Bronx
Described in the original article as a Bronx revival neighborhood with brick and newer buildings, parks such as St. Mary’s Park, and a subway trip to Midtown in under 30 minutes. Average rent was listed around $2,000, with some listings as high as $3,600.
5. Great Kills, Staten Island
On the southeast side of Staten Island, largely middle and upper-middle class with many homeowners. The original article mentioned condominiums up to about $300,000, nearby beaches such as New Dorp Beach and Fox Beach, and about 40 minutes to the Staten Island Ferry or St. George. Some Liffey customers found Staten Island farther than they wanted, but it remains worth checking.
These were Liffey’s five picks in the original guide, not a complete list. For a related neighborhood overview, see top neighborhoods to relocate to in New York City.