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An overlooked neighborhood with NYC gems, like Edgar Allen Poe's cottage
In contrast to the neighboring Arthur Avenue, which draws New Yorkers from all boroughs with its abundance of Italian restaurants, Fordham Heights remains a relatively overlooked neighborhood. With Fordham Road as its vibrant heart, the neighborhood is outfitted with Instagram-famous restaurants and cultural spots unique to The Bronx. People from around the borough go to this locale to shop at clothing stores, pharmacies, hardware stores and grocery stores. Commercial rents are lower, benefiting small businesses and contributing to a growing "foodie" scene. The Bronx Public Library's largest location in the borough is also in Fordham. Fittingly, it's just a few minutes' walk from Poe Park, where someone could feasibly read The Raven on a bench in the former writer's backyard.
Welcome to the Fordham Heights community where shops and restaurants are a plenty.
Casa d'Amigos in Fordham Heights features a variety of innovative Mexican dishes.
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New construction condos and five-bedroom plus townhouses
It won’t be long before Fordham Heights is included on every New York City homebuyer’s search parameter. But for now, where else can buyers find a lot for sale south of 200th Street? What someone might pay for a brownstone in Brooklyn will buy land up in the Bronx, where someone could feasibly build a six-story retirement fund. Inquiring minds wonder, why do such opportunities exist in the Bronx? “The neighborhood’s been rezoned, and there’s a lot of new construction,” says William Beltran, a local broker with ten years of experience with Douglas Elliman. The median price range for condos in new construction buildings is $200,000 for a one-bedroom to $350,000 for a two-bedroom. Five-bedroom plus townhouses begin at $900,000. “Otherwise, a nice selection of multi-bedroom apartments can be found for sale under $500,000 in tall prewar co-ops and condos with handsome thick plaster walls and new windows – some with doormen, some without.”
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Quirky local eateries, including Pugsley Pizza
Shopping and dining include chains and quirky local favorites sprinkled throughout, including Pugsley Pizza, an eclectic pizza parlor known for its chicken rolls and heart-shaped pizza and loved by Fordham students since the ’80s. 188 Bakery Cuchifritos is a decades-old Latin spot that remains a staple among the disappearing Puerto Rican and Dominican shops dedicated to crunchy fried chicharrónes, pernil and morcilla. The Bronx Night Market is a trendy spot at 1 Bronx Fordham Plaza, which offers local vendors on the last Saturday evening of the month. The Fordham Food Fest happens every fall on East Fordham Road on the southern border of the university. In a sign of the Bronx’s growing reputation as a great place to live and eat, famed downtown Mexican eatery Birria Landia just posted a food truck on the border of Fordham Heights, right next to the Fordham Road stop on the B/D subway line. For groceries, Western Beef, C-Town and Food Dynasty are solid local options within walking distance.
Fordham Heights offers many Puerto Rican restaurants with delicious Mofongo.
Cuchifritos is a local neighborhood favorite of the Fordham Heights community.
food truck: Birria Landia 2503 Grand Concourse, The Bronx, NY 10468
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Public schools with B ratings, including P.S.9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School
P.S.9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School, rated B on Niche, educates pre-K through 5th grade students and is known for its elaborate, well-respected music program of jazz, blues and Latin and Afro-Caribbean rhythms. The Angelo Patri Middle School is a B-rated institution known for its beloved school clubs, including debate team, chess club, and theater society. While there aren’t public high schools in the neighborhood, Fordham Preparatory School is one of the best private Catholic high schools in New York, with an A rating for its track record of 99% of students going on to attend four-year colleges.
At X225 Theatre Arts Production Students major in an arts studio or Media & Communications.
KIPP Freedom Elementary in Fordham Heights nurtures students to be socially-conscious citizens.
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Neighborhood playgrounds and the Bronx Park
Best known as the home of the Bronx Zoo and New York Botanical Gardens, Bronx Park is the habitat of some of the borough’s most ecologically diverse plant and animal life. The park comprises a two-mile stretch of the Bronx River made up of a red maple hardwood swamp and floodplain forest along the riverbanks. The 718-acre green space comprises multiple playgrounds, bike trails, basketball and tennis courts, baseball diamonds, and football and soccer fields. Family-oriented green spaces, Slattery Playground and Walton Park, are well-loved by neighborhood parents and children.
Bronx Park is a great place to play with our four legged friends in Fordham Heights.
New York Botanic Garden
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Two major subway stations, both called Fordham Rd
The 4 train and the B/D train – normally on the east and west sides of Manhattan, respectively – narrow in the Bronx, giving residents the convenience of catching a train straight from Fordham Heights and surrounding neighborhoods anywhere in Manhattan without transferring. Both major subway stations, called Fordham Rd, are within walking distance. The Metro North also stops on the grounds of next-door Fordham University.
Locals of the Fordham Heights community waiting for the Fordham Rd B/D train.
Fordham Heights residents have access to multiple subway lines including the 4 train.
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Parks in this Area
Webster Memorial Playground
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Slattery Playground
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Transit
Airport
Laguardia
21 min drive
Subway
Fordham Road (B,D Line)
Subway
182-183 Streets
Bus
Webster Av & E 187 St
Bus
E Burnside Av & Grand Concourse
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Grand Concourse & E 181 St
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Jerome Av & E 183 St
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Webster Av & E 183 St
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Grand Concourse & E 187 St
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Grand Concourse & E Burnside Av
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Fordham Heights
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
9
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Fordham Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fordham Heights, Bronx sell after 105 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Fordham Heights, Bronx over the last 12 months is $398,000, down 30% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to Unit 6K at 2420 Morris Avenue, a charming and thoughtfully updated one-bedroom in a classic pre-war co-op.Step inside through a true entry foyer that flows into a spacious living room filled with natural light throughout the day. The smart layout includes a dining alcove and windows in every room, creating an open and airy feel.The renovated kitchen offers custom
Welcome to this spacious, partially renovated pre-war 1-bedroom co-op in a well-maintained elevator building, Morris Gardens on Morris Avenue, just off Fordham Road. Blending classic charm with modern upgrades, this home features a true entry foyer that opens into a large living area with space for both lounging and dining.The king-size bedroom offers plenty of room to relax, while the
Spacious 2-Family Home – 7 Beds, 3 Baths – Prime Fordham Location!Welcome to 2155 Walton Avenue, a fantastic opportunity in the heart of the Fordham section of the Bronx. This 2-family home offers a total of 7 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms across approximately 1,406 sq ft of interior space, making it ideal for both investors and buyers seeking multi-generational living.Each unit
Welcome to Unit 6K at 2420 Morris Avenue, a charming and thoughtfully updated one-bedroom in a classic pre-war co-op.Step inside through a true entry foyer that flows into a spacious living room filled with natural light throughout the day. The smart layout includes a dining alcove and windows in every room, creating an open and airy feel.The renovated kitchen offers custom
SPONSOR SALE WITH NO BOARD APPROVAL, AND FLEXIBLE FINANCING AVAILABLE! Origin Morris #1C is a south facing 1 bedroom/1 bath home featuring the highest upgrades in all aspects. From the moment you enter, you will be greeted by generously proportioned living and dining space that set the stage in this turn key home. The residence premium upgrades include Terra Legno Cannon gray engineered
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
43,349
Median Age
35
Population Density
184 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$38,924
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$47,612
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
65.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
10.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.7%
% Population in Labor Force
62.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
25''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
60/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
91/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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