Nancy A. Ruhling

Considered the hippest and most happening part of Queens, Long Island City offers a quick commute and views of Manhattan along with a fresh crop of luxury high rises along the waterfront. Read all about this boomtown here.

The north-central Queens community of Flushing, whose population is primarily Chinese, is a mix of quiet residential areas and a bustling commercial district. The housing stock is diverse and more affordable than nearby nabes. Here's the inside story.

The southern Brooklyn community of Coney Island, famous for its amusement park, beaches, boardwalk, is a down-to-earth, immigrant-centric, working-class area where prices are lower than other parts of the city. Read all about it.

The Queens community of Ridgewood is a diverse area that’s coming on the radar thanks to artsy singles. Inventory is scarce but more affordable than other NYC neighborhoods. Here's what you need to know.

The south-central Brooklyn community of Gravesend is a densely populated, diverse neighborhood that’s not as well known as some of its neighbors. It's also more affordable and highly walkable. Learn all about it here.

Homecrest is a culturally diverse neighborhood with quiet streets and a pair of buzzing commercial corridors. Here's what buyers need to know about housing, prices, and more.