New York City is a paradise for those in search of trendy, hot neighborhoods. It’s up to the real estate industry to predict which neighborhood will be hot before it has even begun to warm.

The next “it” neighborhood can be determined by gauging local access to public transportation and attractive architecture, and clues that developers have identified a particular neighborhood as the next hot neighborhood is when rezoning, new supermarkets, restaurants and cold-brew coffee shops begin to sprout up, which invites new arrivals who are in search of low-cost housing, often to the dismay of longtime residents. There are four neighborhoods that have been identified as the next ‘hot’ neighborhood, based on indicators, such as commercial developments.

Sunset Park West, Brooklyn: Considered to be one of Brooklyn’s “most heterogeneous neighborhoods,” Sunset Park is a rising star, attracting countless individuals to its brownstone blocks and pre-war co-ops. From Bush Terminal Park to the soon-to-be-updated Industry City (a 16-building waterfront industrial complex) to the Design Within Reach warehouse, there is definite growth in Sunset Park. Additionally, Brooklyn Flea & Smorgasburg is located here, the startup MakerBot, the new Brooklyn Nets center, and warehouses, which beckon the partygoer crowd.

The Rockaways, Queens: The Rockaways have long been a go-to for surfers and beachgoers. However, the area is becoming more attractive to families and professionals year-round. Co-ops and starter apartments are available are available at a fraction of the cost of other NYC apartments. Also, there are developments on the horizon. This includes the development of a series of 18 duplexes across nine detached houses. As well as other vast oceanfront constructions, restaurants and more.

Flatbush, Brooklyn: Flatbush, with its stunning Victorians and retail corridors, s attractive to those who enjoy Caribbean restaurants and historic churches. The restored 1929 Kings Theater stands in the heart of the area and the neighborhood offers stand-alone homes and attached house, convenient public transportation and it’s extremely diverse.

East Harlem: East Harlem is a culturally-rich district, which runs from 96th street to the mid-140s. It remains one of the only neighborhoods in Manhattan, proper, that can offer valuable housing. The neighborhood is a lovely one, also known as Spanish Harlem or El Barrio, and it has beautiful cultural centers, many local small businesses, and robust commercial developments in progress.