Choosing the right neighborhood in NYC to move to

When moving to a new home and a new town you have the possibility to fulfill the idea of a perfect living space.

New environment provides an extraordinary opportunity to choose the type of housing and the neighborhood according to your needs and preferences.

Having identified all the positive and negative characteristics of the previous home, moving to a better neighborhood and house/apartment is a chance to improve your lifestyle. Whether you are moving to or within NYC, every move is the unique possibility to explore this amazing city and find out more about its diversities.

Moving to a new neighborhood

If your new location is not determined by the circumstances you cannot control and you are at liberty to choose any neighborhood you want, there are a lot of factors to consider.

In order to make the quest easier try to answer this question: what do you expect from your future home?

First of all, your new environment should be a place that makes you feel comfortable and satisfied, so pay attention to the following guidelines.

– Depending on your lifestyle you can choose between peaceful and calm New York City neighborhoods (like Gramercy Park, Tribeca, Chelsea, Prospect Heights,…) and lively and dynamic ones like Williamsburg, Murray Hill, The Lower East Side, The West Village, The East Village,…

– Make safety your top priority and find out more information about the crime rate in the neighborhood you are interested in.

– Mind the location of your workplace and your children’s school and decide whether you are willing to spend quite some time on the everyday commute or you would like to move to a neighborhood within walking distance from the places you will be visiting on a daily basis. Find out more about the public transportation, how’s the traffic situation during the rush hour, availability of parking spaces,…Living within a walking distance from some important venues can ease your life significantly, but since you cannot live close to every important place in the city, decide on your priorities.

– Every neighborhood in the Big Apple offers particular housing options. You just have to decide on a type – a big, suburban house with a huge garden with a playground for your children or small apartment in the city center. If you are moving with a family, find an appropriate, safe and calm neighborhood to raise kids. Green and calm neighborhood with amazing recreational possibilities is a perfect place to start a new life with your loved ones.

– Is the new neighborhood convenient for your everyday activities? Are you free to practice activities as you used to? Are there parks, sport centers or clubs where you can have fun with your family and friends or practice your hobbies?

– If you are sociable person check if your new neighborhood is offering some cultural activities or attractions like theaters, cinemas, art galleries, bars, clubs, museums, amusement parks,…

– Visit the chosen neighborhood before making the final decision and take a look at what will most probably be your new home. Get an insight into the community lifestyle, habits and find out whether the neighbors are friendly, sociable and ready to help one another. You can learn both positive and negative aspects of the neighborhood by talking to the local people.

If you are getting satisfying feedback from the potential neighbors, consider buying or renting a property in the area and start planning a move. If not, do not despair NYC is big enough so it won’t be hard for you to find the residence that you have always wanted. Whether you are moving a few streets away or to another borough, bare in mind that you are not alone. A reputable NYC moving company will gladly assist you and turn usually stressful move into a pleasant experience.