Nancy A. Ruhling

The southeastern Queens community of Laurelton is a quiet neighborhood of Tudor-style houses and tree-lined streets that was modeled after an English village. Hear what real estate brokers say about buying there.

The southern Brooklyn waterfront community of Manhattan Beach is a luxury neighborhood that many people have never heard of, which is what the locals love about it. Here's what local real estate agents have to say about the exclusive enclave.

At the northeastern tip of Staten Island, St. George is the borough’s most culturally diverse community and the one most outsiders are familiar with because it's where the ferry terminal is located. Brick asked real estate agents for the lowdown.

The southeastern Queens community of Rosedale, which is on the Long Island border, is a hub for major thoroughfares in Queens and connectors to Nassau County. Here's how to discover this dense suburban community.

The southwestern Queens community of South Ozone Park, home of the Aqueduct Racetrack, is a diverse, affordable area that's minutes away from Kennedy Airport and Jamaica’s bustling transportation hub. Here's what brokers have to say about the neighborhood.

The midsized southeastern Queens community of Springfield Gardens is a suburban-like area near the Long Island border and JFK Airport. Prices are comparable to neighboring Jamaica but you get more land for your money. Brick takes a look at the area.