Best public transport neighborhoods in New York
United States · 9 neighborhoods · Updated October 2026
NoMad, Chelsea and Brooklyn Community District 17 have the best public transport of the 9 neighborhoods we compared in New York: the most stops and lines within a short walk.
| # | Neighborhood | Public transport | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NoMad | 9.1/10 Excellent | 7.8/10 Good |
| 2 | Chelsea | 9.0/10 Excellent | 7.7/10 Good |
| 2 | Brooklyn Community District 17 | 9.0/10 Excellent | 6.6/10 Good |
| 4 | Brooklyn | 8.9/10 Excellent | 6.7/10 Good |
| 5 | Midwood | 8.7/10 Excellent | 7.9/10 Good |
| 6 | Chelsea District | 8.6/10 Excellent | 7.7/10 Good |
| 7 | Little Italy | 8.5/10 Excellent | 7.3/10 Good |
| 8 | Manhattan Community Board 4 | 8.3/10 Excellent | 7.4/10 Good |
| 9 | Manhattan | 7.0/10 Good | 7.6/10 Good |
How we measure it
Public transport weighs how close the nearest stop is, how many stops are within 800 m, and how many kinds of transport stop nearby (bus, tram, metro, train, ferry), around the addresses checked in each neighborhood or its center. Methodology