Perched on the Hudson River about 60 to 70 miles north of New York City, Newburgh carries centuries of history in its streets while making room for a growing arts and dining scene. The East End Historic District holds the largest collection of historically significant properties in New York State, and the city's compact five square miles pack in green spaces, a lively waterfront, and streets lined with 19th-century architecture designed by Alexander Jackson Davis and Calvert Vaux. Everyday errands are easy to handle on foot in many parts of the city, with shops, restaurants, and parks all within reach.

The rental market offers a broad range of options, from studios and one-bedrooms in converted historic buildings to townhomes and several story tall apartment communities. Second Empire, Colonial Revival, and Dutch Colonial Revival styles give many buildings a character you won't find in newer developments.