Manhattan is also a major decision-making center: the UN headquarters and many corporate headquarters. Manhattan is considered to be the centre of New York City. Brooklyn or Kings County : 2,, inhabitants in Brooklyn is a neighbourhood with a residential tendency and is the most populated borough of the city.
It was an independent city for a long time, before being attached to New York City in Brooklyn has one of the few beaches in the city. Queens or Queens County : Population 2,, in Queens is both a residential and industrial borough. It is the largest in NYC. Queens is also home to one of the major tennis tournaments of the season, the US Open. The Bronx or Bronx County : 1,, inhabitants in The Bronx has long been considered New York City's poor borough, but since the s, city policy has made the Bronx much more attractive.
The neighborhood is also considered the birthplace of hip-hop culture. Staten Island or Richmond County : Population , in It is the least integrated borough in New York City due to its geographical remoteness. Staten Island is connected to Brooklyn by the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, one of the longest suspension bridges in the world.
Kennedy International Airport. Accommodations here tend to be quite cheap. Named after Jonas Bronk this borough is located on the northern part of New York City and it is the only borough that is located on the mainland. The borough covers a land area of The borough experienced a steep decline in the s due to major projects that went wrong such as the Bronx Expressway and this had a significant impact on the county such as lack of accessibility by public transit.
The county has made significant strides to recover from the depression and is slowly developing. This borough is Located to the west side of the Long Island.
It is also the most populated, with a population of about 2,, covering a land mass of about square kilometers. The borough got its name from Dutch settlers who decided to name it Breuckelen after a town in the Netherlands. In the past decade, the borough has grown into becoming a hotbed for technology start-up firms, post-modern art, and design as well as entrepreneurship.
It has become a major tourist attraction center due to its unique parks Prospect Park and the Marine Park , restaurants, markets, and also its inspiring music. Additionally, it is the home to Coney Islands which was established in and plays hosts to both the local and international tourists.
Well-connected and densely populated, Manhattan is city living at its core. With this prime location and added convenience often comes a higher price tag and less living space. Keep in mind that the cost of extra storage space may need to be factored in to your total expenses! While some of this characterization holds water, Brooklyn carries much of the cultural influence and weight of Manhattan, with a more relaxed vibe.
Home to beautiful parks, terrific watering holes and dining experiences, and plenty of culture, Brooklyn neighborhoods offer a bit more breathing room than cramped Manhattan.
While cost of living in Brooklyn may be higher than in similarly sized cities around the country, it certainly is a price break from Manhattan. Living in Brooklyn also often means a bigger apartment compared to those offered in Manhattan. While your commute to work may be slightly longer, you gain green spaces, unique culture, and great coffee and beer.
The Bronx is home of the New York Yankees, is the cradle of hip hop, and boasts the biggest park in the city. Beyond the iconic are countless neighborhoods promising great rewards to those who explore. Queens is one of the most diverse places in the world. Many get their fill from the food scene alone, which ranges from exquisite Greek souvlaki to the best hot pot outside of Sichuan.
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