Preview 2026 | NYC Housing and Neighborhood Resources

Considering moving to NYC but unsure where to start? Register to access a recording of a presentation by our Stern Real Estate Club as they share their best tips & tricks for navigating housing in the Big Apple! During this LinkedIn Live club officers will discuss navigating neighborhoods, lease types, and more.

The NYU Stern MBA Housing Guide is a student-created resource to help navigate the NYC housing search. Based on feedback from current MBAs, it highlights popular neighborhoods, commonly chosen buildings, rent ranges, and practical tips to help you better understand where Stern students live and how to approach the rental process.

You won’t have to walk far to tour the West Village and Chelsea, vibrant neighborhoods that offer culture, convenience and nightlife! Walk the maze of streets and stop in local cozy cafes, snug restaurants, and even see some greenery! You’ll get a sneak peek of all the spots you’ll frequent next year!

Washington Square Park

Stonewall

Apollo Bagels/L’Industrie

High Line

Chelsea Market

Madison Square Park

Walk down 5th Ave

Get ready to experience the heart of lower Manhattan’s epic food and party scene where you’ll be sure to run into fellow Sternies! A popular neighborhood for people new to New York, EV and Stuytown offer private parks, gorgeous views of the East RIver, pockets of traditional Ukrainian, Indian, and Japanese shops, and more dive bars than should exist in a 10 block radius.

Union Square

Tompkins Square Park

Black Seed Bagel

St. Mark’s street  

Ray’s Candy Store

The Strand

Stuyvesant Square Park

McSorley’s

Explore Williamsburg to experience what commuting to campus and living outside of Manhattan can look like. This self-guided tour highlights the differences in living across the two boroughs while you discover vintage shops, cafés, and parks throughout Williamsburg.

Vintage stores - Bedford Vintage, Awoke Vintage, Mother of Junk

Nippon Cha - Matcha

Domino Park - Amazing views of the water/skyline

Bedford Ave - where all the bars and shops are

Martha’s Country Bakery - super famous