Best gayborhood to live for early 30s gay

Recently came out. So wanting to stay with roommates and make a lot of friends and be in a gayborhood.

My budget is: ideally close to ~2000 for my share.

Prefer a quieter neighborhood as I WFH most of the days(at the same time need people around all the time and not empty streets).

Would like a dishwasher in the unit as I extensively use the kitchen, meal prep and hardly eat out. Prefer a private bath. And need washer dryer within the building.

Currently I live in a Studio in UES, 10 more months to go before my lease ends. Will not have a car.

Please advise/ provide inputs! Any help, much appreciated.