Elijah is a NYC-based writer focused on local businesses, real estate and culture. He also blogs for Re/Max, and is interested in life as a Manhattan resident, contemporary New York happenings concerned with new real estate, interior design and consumer trends associated with the lifestyles of young New Yorkers. He is originally from Connecticut, and earned his degree in English and creative writing at NYU. He previously worked as a web developer and graphic designer. In his spare time, he enjoy hikes upstate, local eats and live music.
September 29, 2014
Last week, we talked to five families currently raising children in New York City’s many diverse and multifaceted neighborhoods about why they pick city living over the suburbs, and most of our readers agreed that they prefer an urban upbringing to the more "traditional" suburban childhood.
But once you've decided to raise your children in the Big Apple, it can be tough deciding which neighborhood is best for your family. Many factors come into play: What are the best schools in the area? What amenities does the building offer? Are there playgrounds nearby? How secure is the building? And the list goes on. But to make the process a little easier, we've rounded up 15 of the best family-friendly buildings in New York City.
Check out our list here