House Hacking in NY/Jersey

[Charlie S.]

We are relocating to NYC for a job, and want to house hack. What neighborhoods are most attractive for 2-4 flats? Does anyone have any experience they can share and what did you consider (i.e., NJ vs NYC, FHA, turnkey vs value-add, etc.)?

We are new to NJ/NYC and my husband will need to commute into Manhattan for his job whereas I will be working from home, so location (i.e., safe/livable neighborhood) and proximity to public transit into the city will be important criteria for us.