PAST WINNERS
2017 Washington Heights
2016 Washington Heights
2015 Washington Heights
SUPERLATIVES
The cheapest/$$$ neighborhood (renting)
Glen Oaks / Chinatown
The cheapest/$$$ neighborhood (buying)
Hunts Point / Little Italy
The best/worst neighborhood for commuting
Union Square & Midtown / Cambria Heights
SUPERLATIVES
The most/least walkable neighborhood
Downtown Manhattan / Arden Heights
The neighborhood with the lowest/highest crime
Southern Staten Island / Midtown South
The neighborhood with the most/least open space
Inwood / Midwood
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This year’s rankings were based on, well – – – 105%
30% Housing costs
20% Commute
20% Walkability
10% Crime
10% Open space
AND INTRODUCING
5% Chance of flooding
And here is everybody!
DATA
Housing costs: U.S. Census, Trulia, New York Times. Commute: nyc.gov, Google Maps. Walkability: Walk Score. Crime: maps.nyc.gov. Open space: nyc.gov. Chance of flooding: nyc.gov.