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Hunts Point

Hunts Point

Urban Core Neighborhood in Bronx, New York

Bronx County 10474
2.8
$811,081 Average Value
$381 Average Price per Sq Ft
6 Homes For Sale

Industrial roots and waterfront revival define Hunts Point

Hunts Point is a South Bronx peninsula where industrial grit meets waterfront parks and a growing arts scene. Its longtime food distribution center has made the neighborhood a hub for wholesale produce, meat and seafood, while the Fulton Fish Market opens its doors to public buyers looking for fresh catches. Historic rowhouses and multifamily homes line quieter blocks near Hunts Point Avenue, where you’ll find transit and local businesses. Industry still shapes the area, but new parks, waterfront connections and creative spaces are changing how Hunts Point residents experience the peninsula.

Renter-heavy market of multifamily homes and historic rowhouses

Multifamily homes, early 20th-century rowhouses and co-ops are the most common housing options in Hunts Point. Some properties have two or three units, so buyers can live in one and rent out the others. The Manida Street Historic District is a highlight, with semi-detached Renaissance Revival rowhouses that look much as they did more than a century ago. These multifamily properties also attract buyers looking for an investment as Hunts Point continues to evolve. “There are a lot of changes happening in Hunts Point,” says William Beltran, a licensed real estate salesperson with Douglas Elliman. “Investors are purchasing buildings for more retail. The city’s redoing the sewer system and preparing for more growth.” Hunts Point is still a renter-heavy neighborhood, so inventory tends to be limited. Co-ops can sell for under $100,000, while multifamily properties sell in the mid-$800,000s. Hunts Point’s median sale price lands in the lower $300,000s.

Early 20th-century rowhouses reflect the neighborhood’s residential history.
Early 20th-century rowhouses reflect the neighborhood’s residential history.
Hunts Point is a renter-friendly neighborhood with newer apartment buildings.
Hunts Point is a renter-friendly neighborhood with newer apartment buildings.
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Improved connections to Hunts Point and access to Manhattan

Hunts Point is transit-friendly, making car-free living possible around its residential blocks. The 6 train stops at Hunts Point Avenue and runs along the East Side of Manhattan, with limited weekday express service during peak hours. The subway can get you to Midtown in about 25 minutes and to Lower Manhattan in roughly 45 minutes.

Local buses run across the peninsula, while new shared-use paths have improved walking and biking connections to the Bronx River Greenway and Randall's Island. A future Metro-North station is also planned to provide direct service to Penn Station. Drivers can reach the Bruckner Expressway, and roadwork has redirected thousands of market-bound trucks away from local streets.

Hunts Point Avenue serves as an important route for transit and daily errands.
Hunts Point Avenue serves as an important route for transit and daily errands.
The Hunts Point Avenue subway station connects the neighborhood with Manhattan.
The Hunts Point Avenue subway station connects the neighborhood with Manhattan.
Shared-use paths are improving pedestrian and bike access near the waterfront.
Shared-use paths are improving pedestrian and bike access near the waterfront.
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From Barretto Point Park to neighborhood playgrounds

Waterfront parks provide an escape from Hunts Point’s busier industrial blocks. On the East River, Barretto Point Park is popular for fishing, canoeing and kayaking. It also has a playground, sports courts and a floating pool that docks there during the summer. Over at Hunts Point Riverside Park, you’ll find a fishing pier, kayak launch and connections to the Bronx River Greenway. Closer to the residential blocks, Hunts Point Playground and the neighborhood recreation center offer playgrounds, basketball courts and fitness facilities.

Fulton Fish Market and local Hunts Point restaurants

People from across the city head to the Fulton Fish Market Cooperative, a wholesale market inside the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center that opens to the public early in the morning. For groceries, residents can visit smaller neighborhood markets like Salcedo Supermarket or cross the Bruckner Expressway for trips to CTown Supermarkets. Hunts Point Avenue and the surrounding blocks have casual restaurants and cafés, including:

  • Fratilli’s Pizza, a neighborhood pizzeria with Italian dishes
  • Randall Restaurant, a casual spot serving Dominican food
  • Valencia Bakery, a longtime Bronx bakery known for custom cakes
  • Boogie Down Grind, a hip-hop-themed coffee shop
  • Johnny’s Café, a Mexican restaurant with tacos and burritos

Boogie Down Grind brings coffee, light food and community events to Hunts Point Avenue.
Boogie Down Grind brings coffee, light food and community events to Hunts Point Avenue.
Early-morning buyers can shop for seafood directly from vendors at the Fulton Fish Market.
Early-morning buyers can shop for seafood directly from vendors at the Fulton Fish Market.
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P.S. 48 Joseph R. Drake School serves elementary school students in Hunts Point.
P.S. 48 Joseph R. Drake School serves elementary school students in Hunts Point.

Public and charter schools serving Hunts Point

Hunts Point is part of New York City’s Community School District 8. Neighborhood public schools include P.S. 48 Joseph R. Drake School and Bronx Academy for Multi-Media, which serves fifth through eighth grades and offers creative programs in film and visual arts. Leaders in Our Neighborhood Charter School offers a charter option for kindergarten through 12th grade.

Hunts Point arts, galleries and community events

You’ll find a growing arts scene in Hunts Point. Community celebrations, rotating exhibitions and galleries highlight Bronx artists throughout the year. Local arts highlights include:

  • Hunts Point Fish Parade & Arts Festival, an annual event with puppets and live music
  • BronxArts Space, with rotating exhibits and talks featuring Bronx-based artists
  • WallWorks New York, a contemporary gallery focused on graffiti and street art

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

LaGuardia

15 min drive

Bus

Food Center Dr & Farragut St

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Ryawa Av/Halleck St

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Hunts Point Av & Coster St

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Spofford Av/Bryant Av

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Food Center Dr & Terminal

Bus

Tiffany St/Randall Av

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Viele Av/Casanova St

Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.8 5 Reviews
4.0 Current Resident
11/7/2017 Niche Review
Just moved here and it's a super friendly neighborhood with mom and pop businesses fueling the neighborhood.
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Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
23
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1929
Months of Supply
72.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
900
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,780
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
811
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
800
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405

Open Houses

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
1
Median Rent
$2,800
Median Condo Rent
$2,800
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,800

Demographics

Total Population
11,283
Median Age
34
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.2%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$36,025
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$56,311

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
75.6%
Below the national average
89%
College Graduates
13.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.5%
% Population in Labor Force
57.3%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
25''

Area Factors

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability®

60 / 100

Exceptionally walkable

Walkability®

90 / 100

Exceptional public transit

Transit®

90 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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