About Us
We help NYC families make the calls that matter most.
Where to live. Which school fits. Whether a block is safe. We pull the real information together — across all five boroughs, down to the block — so you can decide with confidence, not guesswork.
262
Neighborhoods
5,700+
Schools
5
Boroughs
01 — Who We're For
Built for every stage of family life.
Moving to NYC
You're relocating and the internet is useless — every neighborhood guide was written for 25-year-olds without kids. We show you where families actually live and why.
New to the citySwitching Neighborhoods
Your apartment is shrinking and the commute is killing you. Before you sign a new lease, know exactly what you'd gain and what you'd lose.
Already hereChoosing Schools
Public, charter, or private? Compare quality ratings and neighborhoods side by side to make a confident decision — not a panicked one.
School searchRaising Kids Here
The big move's behind you — now you're living it. Find a tutor when your kid needs one, and keep track of the pediatricians, the parks, the deadlines, and the rest, so you can spend that time with your kids.
Everyday life02 — What You Get
The tools to actually decide.
We started with the one call no NYC family can split in two — which school, and which neighborhood around it. From there, Motley grew into a full toolkit for family life in the city: the data to decide, the services to turn a decision into a plan, and the plain-language reads that explain what the numbers mean for your kid.
Interactive Map Explorer
Every neighborhood and every school on one map. Filter by safety, schools, parks, and commute to see where your family fits — at a glance.
Personalized Rankings
Rank neighborhoods and schools against your family's priorities — your commute, your must-haves, your kids — not a generic “best of” list.
Admissions, Decoded
Screened, lottery, G&T, SHSAT — we explain how NYC admissions really works, then keep every deadline for every child in one place.
Neighborhood Snapshots
Plain-language reads on any block — safety, cost, parks, schools — written for parents, not analysts.
Automatic Research
Save a place and we do the digging — the address, the phone, and a plain-language summary of what it is, kept current so you don't have to chase it down.
Stay in the Loop
Follow the schools and neighborhoods you care about, and hear about it the moment something changes.
Ready to make the call with confidence?
Explore neighborhoods, compare schools, and get real answers — fast.