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A mix of rentals and condos in a long-established Parkchester
The East Bronx neighborhood of Parkchester is home to diverse immigrant communities and families who’ve resided in the area for decades. Much of the Parkchester neighborhood is devoted to the Parkchester residential buildings, originally built by MetLife and opened in 1938. While some of the buildings’ units are rentals, many are condominiums, managed either by Parkchester North or Parkchester South, with the Metropolitan Oval at the center of the complexes and built-in restaurants and retailers. “When you say Parkchester, everyone automatically thinks of the condos,” says Marithza Mcfadden, a Bronx native and agent with Keller Williams Realty NYC Group. “It’s great because everything is right there. You’ve got the 6 line, Macy’s, Starbucks – you’ve got so much in that little area.”
Parkchester condos and brick family homes
Some 50,000 residents reside in the 171 buildings that comprise the Parkchester residential community. The large brick buildings are adorned with fanciful terracotta statues and plaques. A two-bedroom condo in one of the Parkchester buildings can cost between $259,000 to $320,000. On the western side of the neighborhood brick colonial rowhouses can be found near Bronx River Avenue. Two and three-family brick homes run between $695,000 to $1.3 million. Single-family homes are rare and can cost between $590,000 and $1 million. Several co-op buildings can be found as well on Thieriot Avenue.
Multi-family home in Parkchester, The Bronx
Apartment building in Parkchester, The Bronx
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International cuisines plus shopping on Metropolitan Avenue
In the Metropolitan Oval, Hook & Reel serves up po’ boys and Cajun grub and Zaro’s Family Bakery offers kosher New York bagels. Macy’s and Marshall’s also populate Metropolitan Avenue. Dominican fare can be found at Ajo y Oregano on White Plains Road, and other cuisines, including Mexican and Jamaican, can be found in the neighborhood. Khalil Biryani House serves biryani dishes and is part of Bangla Bazaar, an area of Bangladeshi businesses and restaurants. Grocery shoppers have many options, including Key Food on Metropolitan Avenue, Foodtown on West Avenue and CTown on Unionport Road.
Ajo y Oregano is one of the popular authentic hispanic restaurants.
Metropolitan Ave in parkchester has a big Macy's outlet.
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Central greenspaces and Caserta Playground
In the center of the Parkchester residential development, Bronx Unionport Parkchester Park features a large fountain with bronze statues, benches beneath trees, and surrounding greenery. The nearby Oval Park is another greenspace, which hosts the annual Christmas display. Off St. Raymond Avenue, Caserta Playground offers basketball courts and play structures. The Bronx Zoo is about a mile and a half north of the neighborhood.
Caserta Playground offers basketball courts and play structures.
The people and community in Parkchester is diverse.
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Annual December events
In December, St. Helena’s Church typically hosts an annual Kwanzaa celebration, and Santa visits the Oval every weekend and poses for photos.
Schools with a focus on math, science and technology
Pre-K through fifth-grade students can attend Parkchester Elementary, which has a C plus rating from Niche. Mott Hall V School serves students in sixth through twelfth grades, focusing on math, science and technology, and has a B rating from Niche. The school also offers Saturday English classes for parents.
Mott Hall V provides education in the neighborhood of
Parkchester
P.S. 106 - Parkchester
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The 6 train, plus Cross Bronx Expressway
The 6 train offers accessibility to Manhattan, with express trains running 14 stops to Grand Central Station. Buses also run to Midtown. Drivers can use the Cross Bronx Expressway, which cuts through the neighborhood, traversing the Bronx and Upper Manhattan.
Cross Bronx Expy has direct connection from Parkchester.
Elevated subway station in Parkchester, the Bronx
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Parkchester Police Department service
There is a dedicated Parkchester Police Department that patrols the Parkchester development, and some types of crime in the area can be higher than the national average. Renovations are taking place at the Parkchester subway station, with the elevator out of service until 2025. Plans are underway to expand Metro-North service, with a Parkchester/Van Nest stop and three more stops in the Bronx.
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It's a neighborhood full of life. The people are nice. You can get a wide variety of food. The train station ties it all together.
4.0Nearby Resident
3/3/2023Niche Review
One of the relatively safe parts of the Bronx, in my opinion. Of course, that just makes it harder for anyone to move in, since almost all the apartments are taken. Still, there's no shortage of food to eat or stores to visit, or trains and buses that'll take you just about anywhere. Raised around there and been so for most of my life, so it isn't that special to me, but the fact that people will often come from other parts of the Bronx just to do shopping here sometimes should tell you enough.
5.0Current Resident
8/23/2024Niche Review
My neighborhood is very diverse and makes me feel safe to express myself and I can be who I want. I would like to see more playgrounds for kids in the areas and train stops.
1.0Current Resident
5/27/2020Niche Review
The parkchester management officials are not able to help owners when they ask for help and chard them for anything that have to be fix. You pay the highest utility rates in the Bronx They have increase utilities by a 30% in the last 3 years and there is no benefit if you buy or rent.. Political officials have been going back and forth trying to help all the owners, but Parkchester is a broken system.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Parkchester
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Parkchester Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Parkchester, Bronx sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Parkchester, Bronx over the last 12 months is $240,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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This red brick semi-attached two family home was built in 1925. It is located in one of the most sought after residential areas in Soundview. St Lawrence Avenue is a quiet residential street with new and well maintained homes. It has a sensible size enclosed veranda. It has a full basement that is approximately 660 sq ft above grade. The shared driveway leads to the back of the home that
Welcome home to this charming studio apartment nestled in the heart of Parkchester—where convenience meets comfort. Perfectly located just steps from public transportation, shopping, local dining, schools, and major highways, this unit gives you everything you need within reach. Key Features: Generous closet space to keep your essentials organized and your living area clutter-free. Beautiful
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