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These are the top NYC neighborhoods to watch in 2025, according to StreetEasy
New York real estate has always been wildly unpredictable, but for the past few years, there’s been one reliable trend: the outer boroughs are getting hotter and hotter, while Manhattan is steadily cooling off.
In fact, according to a new survey by StreetEasy, nine out of the 10 most-sought-after neighborhoods in New York City right now are in Brooklyn and Queens, and only one is in Manhattan.
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StreetEasy determined the hottest neighborhoods based on the amount of searches on its database among buyers and renters from 2023 to 2024. Ridgewood came in first place, followed by Greenwood in second place and Long Island City in third place.
It makes sense why Ridgewood is so coveted right now: while the neighborhood is right next to Bushwick, one of the most-sought-after destinations for nightlife and entertainment, Ridgewood boasts quieter vibes. In its report, StreetEasy noted that “renters [are] seeking a more residential feel—or simply a change of scenery” from Bushwick. And, even though the area is often overshadowed by its southern neighbor, it has a growing share of great restaurants, cool cafes and amazing bars—so much so that we named it one of the coolest neighborhoods in the world, and the coolest in NYC, back in 2022.
The StreetEasy report also found that the year on year searches for the neighborhood grew a staggering 13.2%, and the median asking rent increased by 8.3% year on year to $3,250 per month.
The second hottest neighborhood, Greenwood, sits just above Sunset Park and is most famous for its cemetery, which has sweeping view of the city and is where Jean-Michel Basquiat and other icons are buried. Its close proximity to green spaces, falling prices and access to trains are some of the reasons for its growing popularity, according to the report.
Long Island City, which came in third, is most sought after by those looking for modern amenities. With several new constructions and modern condos to choose from, the year on year median asking rent has continued to go up in that neighborhood, where the median asking rent is now $4,148.
One major reason for the popularity of outer boroughs? People are craving more amenities, such as outdoor space, pools, gyms and in-unit laundry, especially with the hybrid working model many of us have become accustomed to. While the outer boroughs are dominating housing trends, it’s interesting to note that people are still looking to have easy access to Manhattan while not necessarily living there.
Only one Manhattan neighborhood, Morningside Heights, made it on the top 10.
Here is StreetEasy’s full list of hottest neighborhoods for 2025:
1. Ridgewood, Queens
2. Greenwood, Brooklyn
3. Long Island City, Queens
4. Sunnyside, Queens
5. Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn
6. Fort Greene, Brooklyn
7. Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
8. Crown Heights, Brooklyn
9. Prospect Lefferts Garden, Brooklyn
10. Morningside Heights, Manhattan
48 affordable apartments are now up for grabs in Gowanus, Brooklyn
If you’re looking for a new spot and don’t want to shell out the majority of your paycheck every month, applying to a NYC affordable housing lottery is the best way to go about it.
NYC regularly posts new apartments for less than market price, including this new spot in Gowanus—one of, if not the most, rapidly-changing neighborhoods in the city.
Below, we’ve broken down all you need to know about this new listing.
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Where is it?
164 Fourth Avenue in Gowanus, Brooklyn in the Douglass Street Apartments.
How many units are available?
Fourty-eight units out of 160 residences in the 17-story building.
What units are available?
Four studios, 37 one-bedrooms and seven two-bedrooms. Five percent of units are set aside for residents with mobility issues while 2% is set aside for those with vision and hearing disability. Community Board residents get 20% preference for the units while NYC employees will get 5%.
How much do they cost?
It depends on income and household size, but the studios are listed between $903 to $3,447 per month and the two-bedrooms are listed at $1,142 to $3,689 per month.
Tenants are responsible for electricity including for the stove. Heat and hot water are included in the rent.
What else do we know about this building?
This new building has dishwashers in each unit, high-end kitchen appliances, as well as a music room, a gym, a pet spa, a co-working space and a sports court. You’d have to pay a $100/month amenity package to have access to the music room, gym, rooftop terrace, and 17th-floor lounge. Storage is also available for a fee.
According to the listing the building “raises the bar on urban living.” It’s also pet-friendly, allowing two pets per household with a 45-pound limit, and a refundable pet deposit of $300 that can be paid incrementally.
What’s nearby?
The beloved, family-friendly neighborhood Carroll Gardens with all its great mom-and-pop shops and restaurants is just a walk west across the canal. The Whole Foods market is just a 10 minute walk around the corner, and Powerhouse Arts, Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club and Dinosaur BBQ are right across the street. This really is a prime location.
How do I qualify?
Your household income must be between 40% and 130% of the area median income (AMI)—approximately $33,875 and $218,010—per year. Qualified applicants will be required to meet additional selection criteria and those who live in NYC get a preference for apartments.
How do I apply and by what date?
To apply, you have to create an account on NYC Housing Connect, the main portal for the city’s affordable housing lotteries. You can find this listing here.
If you’re interested in throwing your hat into the ring to this affordable housing lottery, make sure to act fast—they tend to be pretty competitive and this building’s prime location probably means that the units won’t take long to get snatched up. The lottery ends on March 17, 2025.
New York Dominates Cooperstown, Yankees’ CC Sabathia Is Officially A Hall Of Famer
The Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2025 has been announced, and it’s a year filled with a strong New York influence. Headlining the Hall of Fame inductees is CC Sabathia, the dominant left-handed pitcher who anchored the Yankees’ rotation for over a decade.
Joining him are former Astros and Mets star Billy Wagner and the incomparable Ichiro Suzuki, both with ties to New York. This year’s class celebrates not only individual greatness but the enduring legacy of baseball in the Big Apple.
CC Sabathia: A Yankee Legend in the Hall of Fame
CC Sabathia’s induction into Cooperstown feels like a natural culmination of his illustrious career. The 6-time All-Star and 2009 World Series champion amassed 251 career wins, 3,093 strikeouts, and the admiration of fans for his fierce competitiveness. While he started his career in Cleveland, Sabathia’s 11 seasons with the Yankees defined his Hall of Fame résumé.
From his Cy Young-worthy campaigns to his iconic performances in the 2009 postseason, Sabathia cemented his legacy as a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame and one of the Yankees’ all-time greats. He now becomes another Bronx legend to take his place in Cooperstown.
Billy Wagner: A Met’s Redemption
Billy Wagner spent only four of his 16 years in Major League Baseball with the Mets, as opposed to nine with the Houston Astros. He enters the Cooperstown Hall of Fame in his final year of eligibility. Each eligible candidate has a ten-year eligibility period, and Wagner fell short of the 75% minimum last year (73.8%).
Wagner’s induction also symbolizes a resurgence in recognizing Mets stars, marking a significant milestone for the Amazin’s faithful.
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Ichiro Suzuki: A Global Icon
Though Ichiro spent most of his career with the Seattle Mariners, his two-plus seasons with the Yankees left an indelible mark on fans. As one of the game’s greatest hitters, Ichiro’s 3,000 hits and unparalleled skill at the plate ensure his status as one of baseball’s immortals.
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With three stars boasting New York connections, the Hall of Fame Class of 2025 is one to celebrate for fans across the city. Their achievements are a reminder of baseball’s ability to inspire, even during challenging times.
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A cool ice sculpture festival is coming to Governors Island this winter
If it’s going to be frigid in New York City, we might as well dig in and take advantage of the cold. To embrace the freezing temperatures, head to Governors Island for a very cool ice sculpture show this winter.
See local artists carve incredible sculptures of wildlife, stars, and even a human heart—completely out of ice. This year’s Governors Island Ice Sculpture Show is set for Saturday, February 8, 2025, from noon to 3pm with a slate of 10 artists. It’s free to attend.
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In preparation for the festival, artists were invited to submit proposals inspired by the theme “Governors Island + nature.” Ten finalists were selected, and each one has been paired with a professional ice carver from Okamoto Studio for the show.
Watch in awe for real-time ice carving from noon to 2pm, then stick around from 2 to 3pm to see the ice sculptures installed and learn who wins awards. The event will also include ice carving workshops from Okamoto Studio, crafts from Red Hook Art Project, live music by disco-infused Afrofuturist funk duo The Illustrious Blacks, and a special performance by NYC-based all-women, trans, and non-binary drumline Fogo Azul. Makina Café will be open in Colonels Row, alongside additional food trucks Nao Caribbean Flavors, The Original Soupman, and Deploy Coffee, curated by Four Wheel Feasts.
2025 Ice Sculpture Show artists
Here’s what to expect from the 10 selected artists.
- Ana Anu (@soopspoon) – “Bear Witness,” Anu’s ecopoetic sculpture that reflects the importance of animism in climate storytelling, will call for audience members to witness the quiet voices of the elemental.
- Elijah Chavez (@lijahchavez.art) – “Lo que pasará, pasará” will depict an anatomical human heart while serving as a community alter inspired by the Mexican customs of the Day of the Dead.
- Jake DeMartini – A nod to 19th-century maritime history, DeMartini’s “Mooring Bollard” honors the titular object’s minimal design and engineering alongside Governors Island’s nautical history.
- Shawn Hill (@ublincd) – Selected in honor of Hill’s childhood creativity, “Tufted Titmouse” will depict this species of bird that is commonly seen on Governors Island.
- Aharon Levy – Levy’s “Governors Island: New York Oasis” will explore the tension between nature and urban environments, depicting a tree encased in ice and offering a reflection on impermanence, climate change, and nature’s resilience.
- Agustina Markez (@agustinamarkezstudio) – Markez will explore the star as a symbol both in the context of nature and pop culture through “Intertwined Stars,” which investigates identity and displacement in relation to American culture.
- Josef Pinlac (@istillheartnewyork) – Pinlac will celebrate pollinators in “Ice ice bay-bee,” incorporating honeycomb designs and honoring the island’s bee population.
- Sonya Sobieski (@crookedsquare) – Sobieski’s “Looking Out” will depict an oversized pair of binoculars with birds commonly seen on Governors Island etched into the lenses, asking the viewer, “can we look out for nature?”
- Katerina Sokolovskaya (@katerina.sokolovskaya.art) – In “Nature+,” Sokolovskaya will explore how people coexist with their surroundings, showing how bodies influence one another and interact with the environment.
- Mai Sone (@mai__sone) – In honor of the island’s acorn-like shape, Sone will sculpt “a squirrel eating Governors Island.”
Getting to Governors Island
During the winter months, Governors Island is open to the public daily from 7am to 6pm with a hammock grove, bike rentals, picnic areas, public art, and more.
It’s an island after all, so you’ll have to get there by boat, and there are two options.
First, Trust for Governors Island-operated ferries run daily between the Battery Maritime Building at 10 South Street in Lower Manhattan and Soissons Landing on the Island. Round-trip ferry tickets cost $5 for adults. Governors Island ferries are always free for children 12 and under, older adults ages 65 and up, residents of NYCHA, IDNYC holders, current and former military service members, and Governors Island members. Ferries before 11am on Saturdays and Sundays are free for all. Get tickets here.
Another options is NYC Ferry. The city’s public ferry service, NYC Ferry also serves Governors Island daily on the South Brooklyn Route during the winter months, with stops in Lower Manhattan and along the Brooklyn waterfront. Here’s more on schedules and details.