House-hunting in New York, scored and shared
In New York, every apartment is a trade-off between space, the commute and what it really costs once you add it all up. With co-ops, condos and walk-ups in the mix, a clear-eyed score per home is the difference between a confident move and an expensive one.
Compare New York homes on what matters to you
Whether you're weighing up Brooklyn, Astoria, Harlem or anywhere else around New York, the hard part is the same: too many listings, not enough clarity. Groundwork lets you score each place against your own priorities and ranks the shortlist automatically — so the standouts rise to the top instead of getting lost in a tab graveyard.
A local angle worth scoring
Maintenance and common charges, the walk to the subway and which floor you're on swing a New York home as much as the square footage — score them.
Searching New York with someone else
Buying with a partner or renting with housemates across New York? Invite them by email and you all score the same shared shortlist — the decision gets made on what you rated together, not on who saw the last place. It updates live, right there at the inspection.
Popular New York areas people compare in Groundwork
- Brooklyn, New York
- Astoria, New York
- Harlem, New York
- Park Slope, New York
- Long Island City, New York
- Jersey City, New York
Ready to start your shortlist?
Add your first place and score it in under a minute — no signup. Bring your people in whenever you're ready.
Common questions
Is Groundwork free to use in New York?
Yes — it's free for buyers and renters everywhere, New York included, and you can start scoring without creating an account.
Does it work for New York rentals as well as buying?
It does. Switch a hunt to Rent mode and the price field, value-for-money score and exports all move to a weekly-rent basis — handy in a fast New York rental market.
Can I compare properties from different New York areas?
Yes. Add places from anywhere around New York, score them the same way, and Groundwork ranks them side by side so different areas become genuinely comparable.