6 School Districts To Consider When Buying A Home In NYC - Natalia A. Sishodia

From Sishodia PLLC – 6 School Districts To Consider When Buying A Home In NYC explores how the choice of school district in New York City can shape not only your home-buying decision but the future of your family and investment. With the bustle of Manhattan’s Lower East Side, the Upper West Side, East Harlem, and Northern Harlem, each of the six districts — District 1 through District 6 — offers distinct educational ecosystems, neighborhood vibes, and market implications.

In this episode we discuss District 1’s vibrant Lower East Side setting and standout schools like PS 184 Shuang Wen, NEST+m, and Earth School. We then move to District 2, covering the East Side and West Side south of key streets, including elite options such as Hunter College Elementary, Lower Lab School, Ella Baker School, PS 150, and Midtown West. Next up, District 3 on the Upper West Side with Anderson School and Special Music School give us insight into how gifted and arts-driven programs influence residential choice.

We continue in District 4 (East Harlem, Randall’s and Ward’s Islands) featuring schools like PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera, PS 171 Patrick Henry, Central Park East I, II, and High School, Manhattan East School for Arts and Academics, Bilingual Bicultural School, and PS 112 — a chapter rich in cultural and dual-language programs. Then we examine District 5 in Central Harlem (with Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School, KIPP Infinity Charter, Teachers College Community School, Columbia Secondary School) and District 6 spanning Northern Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood (featuring Muscota New School, Washington Heights Academy, Castle Bridge School, Mott Hall) to understand how emerging markets and community dynamics play into home selection.

Finally, we unpack how district quality impacts safety, resale value, amenities, taxes and competition in the NYC home market. We’ll also explore common mistakes—like assuming zoning guarantees enrollment or overlooking magnet and charter alternatives—and how legal guidance can help navigate zoning shifts and contracts. Whether you're buying a home for your family or as an investment in New York City, this podcast gives you the knowledge to check your district boxes with confidence.

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