Back in the day, that Upper East Side one-bedroom you split with five friends seemed like a good way to save money. But lately, living within stumbling distance of a bar with 25-cent wings has plummeted to the bottom of your priority list, displaced by the wish for a few creature comforts and a bit of elbow room for your growing family. One of these four areas may have what you’re looking for—you just need to be willing to think outside the BoCoCa.
![]() | Downtown Staten Island |
![]() | Jersey City |
![]() | Prospect-Lefferts Gardens |
![]() | Washington Heights |
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