Ready to explore gay NYC? ChelseaĪlong with Hell’s Kitchen, Chelsea boasts the highest density of same-sex couples in New York. Ever wonder “What is the gayest part of NYC?” Whether you’re a local looking for a new place to hang or a visitor who wants to live your best NYC LGBTQ life for a weekend, a week, or the whole month, here are the most LGBT-friendly neighborhoods (or gayborhoods “gay neighborhoods”) in Brooklyn and Manhattan.