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  Roslyn

  Crowned by a historic grist mill built between 1715 and 1741 and visited by George Washington, Roslyn's quaint, walkable downtown is brimming with contemporary businesses and historic buildings. The Long Island village is only 0.6 square miles, yet it's home to two historic districts that echo the community's history. But it's the community

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    $1.56M

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    $282K - $2.2M

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  Roslyn Heights

  It is perhaps fitting that on a map, Roslyn Heights is shaped like a couple of stairs, because living there makes it easy for residents to get where they need to go. Many houses are within walking distance of shopping and restaurants, and commuting from the neighborhood or reaching nearby hotspots like Manhasset or North Shore beaches is a breeze.

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    $1.56M

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    $761K - $3.5M

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  Pelham Manor

  Pelham Manor, a compact 1.5-square-mile neighborhood, is the first Westchester County community north of the Bronx. With a Metro-North Rail Road stop centrally located, residents enjoy a 28-minute commute to Midtown Manhattan. The neighborhood's grid system and sidewalks make it highly walkable, with children often walking to school. Housing

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    $1.56M

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    $186K - $3.1M

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  South Slope

  Sandwiched between the hubbub of trendy Park Slope and the peaceful grounds of the Green-Wood Cemetery, South Slope has a quaint, almost suburban vibe. “It’s a more tranquil part of Brooklyn than basically any other neighborhood I’ve seen,” says Aroza Sanjana, a Brooklyn-based associate broker at Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty. “There

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    $1.54M

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    $643K - $4M

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  Nissequogue

  Nissequogue is a rural village with a population of about 1,600, spread across 3.8 square miles, resulting in fewer than 410 people per square mile. This low-density living contrasts sharply with neighboring Stony Brook, which has nearly 2,500 inhabitants per square mile. Nissequogue is entirely residential, with no commercial services within the

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    $1.51M

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    $945K - $12M

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  Gowanus

  Serving as a primarily commercial and manufacturing area since the mid-1800s, Gowanus and its industrial streetscapes contrast with the surrounding brownstone Brooklyn neighborhoods of Park Slope, Boerum Hill and Carroll Gardens. So much so that its namesake canal was declared a Superfund Site in 2010. Cleanup is underway, as is massive

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    $1.51M

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    $703K - $3.5M

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  Gramercy Park

  Gramercy Park gets its name and charm from a posh, private-access park on 20th Street, but much of the area’s vibrancy comes from buzzing Union Square and the bars and restaurants on Irving Place and Park Avenue South. “The most important thing about Gramercy is the quality of life that we have. Because everything we need is on Third or Park or

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    $1.50M

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    $520K - $11.2M

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  Pound Ridge

  A long-time getaway for actors, designers and A-list celebrities, Pound Ridge is a rural community untouched by major highways or other transportation hubs. “If you didn’t know you were 45 miles from Midtown Manhattan, you’d link you were in Upstate New York,” says Realtor Liz Fitz with Ginnel Real Estate. Fitz serves on the local chamber of

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    $1.50M

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    $754K - $7.6M

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  Central Fire Island

  On the surface, Central Fire Island is defined by pristine beaches, forests tucked between dunes and little coastal towns at the heart of Fire Island, which is a thin coastal barrier island 5 miles across the Great South Bay from Long Island. But looking a little deeper reveals the area’s other main draw: the long history of a couple of its

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    $1.50M

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    $572K - $4.4M

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  Western Fire Island

  Breathtaking sunrises and sunsets blazing across the sky, cool salty breezes and a peaceful atmosphere draw people to Western Fire Island, a beachy barrier island 5 miles off Long Island’s South Shore. The slip offers a respite from the New York City noise and traffic – for the most part, vehicles aren’t permitted, so people rely mainly on bikes

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    $1.48M

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    $844K - $3.5M

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  Baxter Estates

  As one of the five villages making up the hamlet of Port Washington, Baxter Estates enjoys a close relationship with its neighboring communities on Long Island’s Cow Neck Peninsula while maintaining a distinct neighborhood identity. That identity largely revolves around residents who rarely want to move away from the serenity of its sloping and

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    $1.47M

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    $414K - $2.3M

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  Garden City

  “Garden City is a quaint village on the western edge of Long Island’s Nassau County,” says Elizabeth Breslin, an agent with Howard Hanna of Coach Realtors. “It’s accessible to airports, the city, beaches and shopping, and it has a great sense of community.” Commuters can be in Midtown Manhattan in 35 minutes or fewer, which is a huge selling

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    $1.47M

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    $392K - $4.1M

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  Greenpoint

  Brooklyn’s northernmost neighborhood, Greenpoint is known for its robust dining scene and residential feel. The formerly industrial area, devoted to shipbuilding in the 1850s, historically attracted immigrants, including a large Polish community, and many Polish businesses serve the neighborhood today. Just south of Long Island City, Greenpoint

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    $1.46M

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    $739K - $4.6M

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  Irvington

  Irvington, one of New York's Rivertowns in the Hudson River Valley, is steeped in literary history and natural beauty. Known for its connection to Washington Irving, the town features his former residence, Sunnyside, which offers tours for fans of his work. The neighborhood is popular among artsy individuals and former Brooklyn residents seeking a

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    $1.45M

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    $292K - $5M

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  Point Lookout

  On the east end of Long Beach Barrier Island, over a century of development and family traditions have transformed the tiny hamlet of Point Lookout from a destination for bungalow summering to a year-round waterfront village. Sometimes called “PLO” by residents, an active civic association and involved community have created a coastal local

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    $1.45M

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    $796K - $3.2M

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  Prospect Heights

  Prospect Heights has long lived in the shadow of its bigger, more prestigious neighbor, Park Slope. But when the Barclays Center opened in 2012, Prospect Heights became a destination of its own. Today, trendy restaurants and bars on its main avenues, Vanderbilt and Washington, attract New Yorkers across the city, and new condos popping up

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    $1.42M

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    $532K - $9.5M

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  Yorkville

  The long-awaited Second Avenue Subway line transformed Yorkville when it opened in 2017. “It was almost like an urban legend for a long time that we thought was never going to happen,” says Elana Schoppmann, a real estate agent with Douglass Elliman who grew up in Yorkville. Prior to its launch, this quiet, residential section felt cut off from

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    $1.41M

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    $335K - $8.8M

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  Lenox Hill

  Lenox Hill is an established section of the Upper East Side that’s defined by its quiet, tree-lined streets, pre and postwar coops, elegant townhomes, subway access and proximity to private schools and world-class medical facilities. Lenox Hill Hospital, New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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    $1.40M

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    $395K - $12.3M

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  East Williston

  East Williston is a small, tightly-knit community known for its active resident involvement and charming, tree-lined streets. The village features a variety of home styles, predominantly colonial and cottage, with many homes dating back to the early to mid-1900s. New constructions are rare, contributing to the neighborhood's historic charm. The

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    $1.40M

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    $802K - $3.1M

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  Rye Brook

  A piece of New York’s Westchester region characterized by its suburban lifestyle, the quaint neighborhood of Rye Brook retains its small-town feel while staying connected to the surrounding area. “There’s a Japanese restaurant, a SoulCycle gym that people really like, a beauty bar, a dress studio,” says Theresa Szuhany, a Realtor and associate

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    $1.40M

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    $449K - $4.5M

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  Head of the Harbor

  Situated in just three-square miles, Head of the Harbor is 100% residential sprinkled with pockets of agricultural land. Country roads are barely wide enough for two cars wind through thickly wooded forest areas. Homes are shrouded in swathes of mature oak trees. Driveways are outfitted with white picket fence entry gates and flagged mailboxes.

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    $1.38M

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    $853K - $4.5M

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  Sleepy Hollow Village

  In New York’s Hudson Valley, Sleepy Hollow is known as the setting of Washington Irving’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” 30 miles north of New York City, this is a quiet place, with old cemeteries, churches and pocket parks tucked between Colonial- and Victorian-era architecture. The vast Rockefeller State Park Preserve offers trails through

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    $1.38M

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    $492K - $3.9M

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  Manhasset Hills

  Manhasset Hills, 21 miles from New York City, is a little pocket of homes just south of Manhasset, tucked between Northern State Parkway and Hillside Avenue. “It’s a beautiful area, I used to live there,” says Samina Ali, an associate broker with Berkshire Hathaway, Laffey International Realty and an interior designer and investor. “There’s an IT

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    $1.37M

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    $971K - $2.2M

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  Eatons Neck

  Connected to Long Island only by the thin spit of land known as Asharoken, Eatons Neck is surrounded by water on almost all sides. Its location and heavily wooded land make it a peacefully isolated neighborhood with a deeply connected community. “Eatons Neck is a little bit off the beaten path,” says Janet Pushee, a licensed associate broker at

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    $1.36M

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    $730K - $5.2M

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  Whitestone

  An affluent neighborhood in the northernmost part of Queens, Whitestone is a residential riverfront community with a broad range of architecture lining its quiet, leafy streets. The namesake bridge is a scenic backdrop across the East River, connecting residents to the Bronx and major intersecting highways — and giving Whitestone its reputation as

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    $1.35M

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    $310K - $4.3M

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    83 Listings

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