Single-Family Homes in NYC: Finding Outdoor Space

Nine neighborhoods across all four boroughs with houses, Park Slope to Inwood, offer single-family homes with a yard, garden or roof deck. Over 25 years as a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker, I have worked with buyers whose search turned on a yard.

Neighborhoods With Single-Family Homes and Outdoor Space

Types of Outdoor Space

• Yards: Size ranges from a small patch to a full lawn.
• Roof decks: Found on some Manhattan homes, with skyline views. Check whether the deck is private or shared with other units.
• Balconies and patios: Measure the space for furniture and plants.
• Community gardens: Not private, but found in parts of Brooklyn and Queens.

Pricing and Timing

Spring and summer bring more listings and more competition; fall and winter are quieter.

Single-Family Homes in NYC

Detached homes with outdoor space across the five boroughs

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$1,199,000

42-11 190TH Street

Flushing

3 bd 3 ba 1,568 sf

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Single Family Residence · 1930 RLS #RLS20116059

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$799,999

58-04 206TH Street

Bayside

3 bd 1 ba 1,152 sf

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Single Family Residence · 1940 RLS #RLS20113283

Listing information provided courtesy of the Real Estate Board of New York's Residential Listing Service (RLS). Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Sale listings verified. ©2026 REBNY. RLS data displayed by Keller Williams NYC.

Practical Tips for Your Search

• List your must-haves first. Fix the type of outdoor space, the neighborhood and your budget before touring.
• Visit in person. Walk the block and stand in the yard, since listings do not show shade, noise or lot shape.
• Line up financing. Our mortgage pre-approval and budgeting guide covers loan types and how to set your budget.
• Expect competition. Our guide to winning bidding wars covers how to compete for a house.

Check current prices on the property search, then review the full breakdown of NYC closing costs before you set a budget.

Author Bio

Milton Coste is a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker with Keller Williams NYC, with over 25 years of experience and 1,100+ NYC property transactions marketed, leased and sold. He works in English and Spanish. Visit miltoncoste.com or call (917) 416-7433.

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Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker · Keller Williams NYC

License No. 10301213304 · 360 Madison Avenue, 9th Floor, NY 10017

(917) 416-7433 [email protected] miltoncoste.com

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Content published: February 2026 · Milton Coste · Keller Williams NYC · License No. 10301213304