Parks, Recreation, and Greenspace in New York City, New York

New York City is not necessarily conducive to owning a car. Although there is street parking throughout the five boroughs, outdoor restaurant seating and complex parking rules make it difficult to own a vehicle in the city. The MTA may not have the best reputation, but public transit is the best way to navigate living in the Big Apple.

Of all the important considerations when apartment hunting in NYC, there is one in particular that tops my list: transportation. I learned this lesson the hard way; I fell in love with a bright, airy, two-bedroom gem that was in a quiet neighborhood that had tree-lined streets and loads of charm. I was too excited about the possibility of having a small garden to remember that there was no subway nearby. I spent the following year cursing my choice, planning my move, and discovering that a subway platform is lovelier than a daffodil.