Separated into five boroughs - Manhattan, Staten Island, the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn - the city has many choices for housing.

Liffey Moving has put together this list of the 5 best neighborhoods in New York, choosing one from each.

Our choice of the best neighborhoods in New York to live in each have their own unique architecture, amenities and rental fees, in addition to transportation options and schools - everything you need to live well.

The 5 best neighborhoods in New York

1.   Jackson Heights, Queens

This neighborhood has diverse cultures with many residents being born outside the US. There are close to 167 languages spoken in the area. If you want to find the best neighborhoods in New York with affordable apartments, Jackson Heights would be one of your best options. The average rent in this neighborhood is about $2300 monthly.

Located in central Queens, it has access to five subway stops, making it easy to get to other areas of New York quickly. It also has beautiful playgrounds such as Travers Park. If you are looking for a family-friendly neighborhood, then this should be it.

Liffey Moving are happy to help you out with your move to any of the 5 best neighborhoods in the boroughs of New York.

2.   Upper West Side, Manhattan

Upper West Side is one of the greenest areas in Manhattan, with two beautiful main parks surrounding the area, Riverside Park and Central Park. Again, this area is ideal for families. This neighborhood represents class; it is pricey but worth it. The average rent rate goes for $4249.

Additionally, it is home to one of the best universities globally - Columbia- and also houses the American Museum of Natural History. If you have the money to live here, it is a shoo-in for one of the best neighborhoods in New York.

With neighborhoods such as this, we always recommend our white glove and speciality moving services. Chat with the Liffey Moving team about how we can help you move both home and business.

Of the 5 best neighborhoods in New York, this is one of the most expensive but offers the best quality of life.

3.   Greenpoint, Brooklyn

Home to Polish and Irish immigrants, Greenpoint is a beautiful quiet neighborhood with brilliant art culture. The area began as a waterfront neighborhood with lots of industrial warehouse works but it has rapidly progressed. The area is lacking in public transportation, something to consider when moving.

The area has many beautiful condominiums that go for an average of $3600 in rent. Greenpoint is also one of the most up and coming of the 5 best neighborhoods in the boughs of New York. We have seen a steady stream of moving to this area in recent years.

4.   Mott Haven, Bronx

As Forbes acknowledges, Mott Haven looks to revive the Bronx back to its glory days in the early decades of the 20th century. The community has impressive architecture comprising of brickwork and contemporary buildings that are coming up every day. Moreover, the neighborhood boasts green parks like St. Mary’s Park and vibrant entertainment locations. Regarding accessibility, you can quickly get to midtown via the subway in less than 30 mins. The average rent rate is $2000, with some demanding areas going for as high as $3600.

With a lot of flexibility in housing, this should be one to watch if you have time to examine all the 5 best neighborhoods in New York.

5.   Great Kills, Staten Island

This neighborhood is located on the southeast side of Staten Island. The area consists of middle and upper-middle-class. Most people in this neighborhood are homeowners, giving the area a mixture of urban and suburban feeling. Owning a condominium can cost you up to $300,000. Moreover, Great Kills boasts many beautiful beaches like New Dorp Beach and Fox Beach. Transportation is via rail or road and takes about 40mins to get to the Staten Island Ferry or St. George Ferry Terminal.

For most of our customers Staten Island is just that bit too far, however, it’s always worth checking out as possibilities always arise across New York.

Conclusion

These are just our picks of the 5 best neighborhoods in New York, there are many more beautiful neighborhoods not mentioned here.

The 5 best neighbourhoods in the boroughs mentioned above stand out in terms of the architecture and facilities they offer.

Hiring a full-service moving company will make your moving process a lot easier. A professional moving company will take care of the most difficult aspects of your move whether it’s interstate or to a new neighbourhood around NYC.

Liffey moving has been in business for over 20 years and in that time, we have and still offer an array of moving services from fine-art moving to furniture assembly and much more.

You still may be unsure of what to expect from full-service movers, but here we will explain the services and what we offer.

What should you expect from a full-service moving company?

1.   Packing Materials

One thing you should receive from your moving company is packing materials. You will not be expected to have any packing materials of your own, which is a plus. Though if you do that always helps, especially with reusable boxes etc.

To decide on the materials necessary for a move, we will need an estimate of your home equipment. Liffey Moving can do this through a home inspection, which will help identify your bulky, fragile and important goods.

Aside from supplying packing materials, full-service movers will aid in packing everything during the move. This ensures the safety of your belongings and saves time. Packing during a move is time-consuming and tedious.

2.   Disassembling of Furniture.

Movers will make the process of dismantling furniture a lot lighter and quicker. Full-service movers should include professionals in different home appliances and furniture. With the correct tools and plenty of experience, we will take care of your furniture, wrap it accordingly and transport it in a safe a secure manner.

We will disassemble your heavy and bulky goods for easier transportation. This will ensure that your items are secure and arrive at your new destination unscathed. Not only will we disassemble your furniture, but we will also reassemble it in your new home.

You can sit back and relax on your lounger in peace soon after your new move.

Whether it is office furniture, your children’s beds or a new dining table we are here to help.

3.   Transportation.

Full-service movers are accountable for your transportation needs. We worry about the distance and logistics, so you don’t have to.

There is no need to worry about loading and offloading your furniture. Liffey Moving handle the stacking of all home items, moving your items to the required destination, then take on the offloading obligations.

4.   Unpacking.

The last thing you need to worry about is unpacking items, including furniture. Following your floor plan and design of your new home, we take care of all the unloading and unpacking in your new home or business.

All you must do is label your items correctly so we know where to go and if you want to be present that will also make things easier.

Liffey Moving have all the unpacking equipment, manpower and experience needed to ensure your items are safe and unpacked correctly.

5.   Disposal of unwanted packaging.

Packing involves the use of a lot of cardboard and packing items, something that we take care of here at Liffey Moving. If possible, we will reuse packing items again to reduced waste. If this is not possible, we will dispose of waste in a responsible and environmentally friendly way.

Excess waste in your new premises is not something you want to see and as full-service movers. We will gladly take care of this problem for you.

6.   Storage solutions

One thing that makes us a little different here at Liffey Moving is that we also offer storage solutions for our customers. Whether it’s long-term or short-term we have storage units throughout New York City and upstate New York that may come in useful for you, especially if you are downsizing or moving in a piecemeal fashion.

If you require such a service don’t hesitate to call the office and we will check out what we can do for you. Not all full-service movers can offer this option.

7.   Final words

Full-service movers take care of the largest and most complicated aspect of your move. This allows you to plan all the other necessary arrangements for your move throughout New York or cross-country. If a service you require is not mentioned here, please call the team and we will see what we can do for you.

However, the idea of moving to New York can feel a little overwhelming, similar to other global cities like London or Tokyo.

If you don't have any friends or family already living there, it can be a little tricky to gauge where to live. What suits one person might not suit another, so at Liffey Van Lines we're giving you the lowdown on the areas to look at if you're looking at moving to New York.

Moving to New York | 3 neighborhoods to check out

Greenpoint

Look, you know it and I know it. Somewhere in Brooklyn had to feature in here, regardless of the fact that it has become a byword for skinny oat flat whites and beard oils.

But at Liffey Van Lines we cater for one and all when it comes to moving to New York. Greenpoint is the middle-ground between those looking to leave Manhattan and those not quite at Williamsburg-levels of Brooklyn-itis just yet.

A relatively laid-back part of town, Greenpoint has the restaurants and nightlife that makes NYC one of the greatest nocturnal cities in the world.

The likes of Sama Street offer incredible Asian cuisine with cocktails almost-literally on tap. If that whets your appetite, The Moonlight Mile offers some of the best scotches in town.

Greenpoint might not be the cheapest place for rentals, but there are still bargains to be found. If you want to experience moving to New York in all its glory, there are few better places.

Jackson Heights

Located in north-west Queens, Jackson Heights is a place to check out if you're looking for the multicultural New York City experience. Studies show that 167 different languages are spoken in a ridiculously small area.

So if you're looking for diversity and exposure to new people, new food and cultural experiences, few could be better placed than Jackson Heights. There aren't many places you can have Colombian arepas for breakfast, Bangladeshi bhuna for lunch and pizza for dinner!

Aside from the sights and sounds, Jackson Heights' proximity to Manhattan makes it a good choice for those looking to get into the financial and commercial center of the city. You're just an E train away.

But why leave for work when there is so much to do in Jackson Heights? Espresso 77 is just one of the spots that host live music and drinks and - as the name suggests - do great coffee during the daytime. There are also beautiful historic buildings that make the area a great place to be.

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

The New York Post has deemed Prospect Lefferts Gardens - or PLG to those in the know - one of the last affordable Brooklyn neighborhood with park views.

So what can you do while you're there? PLG has become something of a hive for those tired of the crazy prices of Manhattan, and those who have come to raise families. So you'll find a lot of restaurants, cafes and easy-going streets with a lot of artistic flair.

There are a lot more green spaces than other parts of NYC, so bike rides, relaxing walks with friends or games of soccer are easily-arranged. PLG is also a center of the Caribbean-American community, so there are plenty of Caribbean food joints and bakeries, too.

There are a ton of amazing places to look at when you're moving to New York - these are just the start!

Oh, and if we can help you move - get a free quote and give us a call.