Ever since the pandemic began in earnest in March, we’ve heard a lot about New Yorkers exiting the city for distant places like Florida, or not-as-faraway spots like the Hamptons. With the city entering its latest reopening phase, emigres aren’t journeying nearly so far. Neither are renters. While intent on sidestepping apartments in Manhattan, the outer boroughs and Jersey City, they still want quick, convenient commutes to Manhattan, and wouldn’t mind a place boasting infrastructure enhancements and a lengthening roster of eateries and shops.