About West Bronx
Quick Facts
Current Prices: $50,000 to $120,000,000
Closed Prices: $1 to $4,395,000
Median Sale Price: $315,000
Average $ per sq ft: $329
Association Fee Ranges:
Around West Bronx
The West Bronx is a diverse neighborhood that’s filled with plenty of amenities and attractions. If you’re looking to escape the bustling city life, then the Riverdale section of the West Bronx may be for you. Riverdale has a more suburban feel with expansive yards and quiet streets. If proximity to local attractions is your focus, then the Fordham section may be more your style. This subsection offers easy access to the Bronx Zoo, the New York Botanical Garden, and Little Italy. Condos, co-ops, apartment buildings, and single-family homes can all be found throughout the West Bronx.
The West Bronx holds one of New York City’s best hidden gems—its own Little Italy. In fact, many New Yorkers will argue that the Bronx’s Little Italy is the most authentic one in the city. Take a stroll down Arthur Avenue and get a taste of the fine Italian cuisine for yourself. From pizza to pasta to cannolis and more, dining on Arthur Avenue is a meal you won’t forget.
People of many different backgrounds and lifestyles are proud to call The West Bronx home. Students study and learn at the neighborhood’s multiple colleges and universities, while families picnic in local parks and sports fans cheer in Yankee Stadium. The neighborhood boasts access to both greenspace and urban living at the same time, along with a multitude of restaurants, bodegas, bars, parks, and gardens for your enjoyment
Rather than one central area with a strip of bars and clubs, the West Bronx contains a variety of local watering holes in each of its subsections. Unlike the packed clubs of Manhattan, West Bronx establishments generally provide a homier feel for local residents. Friday nights in the West Bronx can be filled with anything from Latin karaoke to live Irish folk music, it’s all up to you.
Visit the Bronx Museum of the Arts to view a variety of contemporary and 20th-century works of art created by artists from the U.S., Latin America, Asia, and Africa. If you’re looking for a relaxing Sunday surrounded by nature, check out the New York Botanical Garden. Whether you choose to picnic in their pavilions or dine at their farm-to-table restaurant, you’re sure to be in for a delightful meal. No matter the season, the botanical garden has a host of programs, tours, and opportunities to explore. Prefer leopards to lilies? Then check out the Bronx Zoo instead, which features more than 60 types of animals that kids and adults alike are sure to love
While most daily errands can easily be accomplished on foot, the West Bronx also boasts an extensive list of public transit options. The West Bronx has access to the 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, B, and D trains in its various subsections. There are also a multitude of MTA bus routes that can take you to both locations within the Bronx and into Manhattan. The West Bronx also has several access points for Metro-North service. Many West Bronxites also own their own vehicles since parking is considered easier to come by here than in many other NYC neighborhoods.
Locals Love
- Great public transportation options
- Extensive greenspace
- River views
Locals Don't Love
- Weekend noise from college students
- South Bronx air pollution
- Cross Bronx Expressway traffic
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