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    Time Out New York Kids / Issue 31 : Apr 15–May 15, 2008

    Fringe benefits

    Four up-and-coming New York neighborhoods

    By Alexander Basek, Photographs by Dan Eckstein

    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

    Also in this issue

    Where to live in Queens: An insider’s guide to its top five ’hoods.
    Ticket to ride: Our complete guide to city biking will have your urban kid cruising around town in no time.




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