Nancy A. Ruhling

With mostly single- and two-family houses, Morris Park in the Bronx is considered an affordable enclave, but prices are rising due to limited inventory. Get the inside story here.

The northeastern Bronx community of City Island is a boating lover’s delight, with a main street that looks like it’s posing for a Norman Rockwell painting, a close-knit community, and a vibrant culinary scene. Here's the inside scoop.

The northwestern Staten Island community of Mariners Harbor is on the water and has a vibrant shopping area. It's also affordable and offers deals on fixer-uppers. Here's the inside scoop.

The northwestern Bronx community of Spuyten Duyvil is a small, largely residential area with a distinct urban-suburban energy that’s known for its waterfront views and restrictions on new development.

The southwest Bronx community of Longwood, one of the more densely populated areas of the borough, is becoming more popular as buyers priced out of other boroughs discover it. Get the inside story here.

New Springville, Staten Island has a quiet, suburban-like feel and a variety of housing options. Read why it's attracting buyers who are priced out of Brooklyn.