These NYC Neighborhoods Are The Best Places To Buy A Home: See List

NEW YORK CITY — Buying a home in New York City can be tough, but a number of neighborhoods have seen an increased inventory with sellers looking to attract more buyers, according to a new report.

According to an StreetEasy analysis of listing data from December 2025, Bushwick is the best neighborhood for homeowners.

For-sale inventory in Bushwick jumped 30.3 percent year-over-year, giving buyers significantly more options than last year.

Meanwhile, the median asking price fell 16.3 percent year-over-year to nearly $1 million.

Other notable options include the Lower East Side and Williamsburg, according to StreetEasy.

Median asking prices for homes in the Lower East Side dipped 7.2 percent to $1.3 million as inventory rose 11.7 percent year-over-year

Williamsburg's median asking price dropped 15.6 percent year-over-year to $1.79 million and inventory increased 5.1 percent.

The median asking price for homes in New York City decreased 2.4 percent compared to 2024.

Here Are The Top 10 Neighborhoods For Homeowners This Year:

1. Bushwick
2. Lower East Side
3. Williamsburg
4. Sheepshead Bay
5. Clinton Hill
6. Kew Gardens
7. Midtown West
8. Bay Ridge
9. Bedford-Stuyvesant
10. Midtown East