Nancy A. Ruhling

Located in southeastern Queens, the middle-class community of Hollis is small and quiet but close to happening areas. It also has good public transit for commuting, though its mainly detached housing inventory is scarce. Get the inside story here.

Gerritsen Beach is a tiny, isolated community where tranquility, not public transit, is the most treasured attribute. The peninsula has rebounded since it was ravaged in 2012 by Superstorm Sandy, offering quaint bungalows and boat docks on the canal. Here's the inside story.

The Queens community of Jamaica is a transportation and governmental center with a lively downtown and quiet residential areas. Here's what buyers will find on the market.

Named for its many trees, the southwestern Queens community of Woodhaven is a family-oriented neighborhood with a diverse population and restaurant scene that reflects its many cultures.

The western Queens community of Woodside offers buyers a more affordable alternative to hot spots Astoria and Long Island City. Here's the inside story.

The south Brooklyn beachfront community of Brighton Beach, nicknamed Little Odessa for the waves of Russian immigrants who settled here, is now home to a more diverse population. It also has a lively boardwalk and affordable prices. Learn all about it here.