LadyDBxNative

A one block street which is completely residential with the exception of the school yard for PS 95 (actual address for school is Hillman Ave, one block over). Usually quiet block, with a supermarket across the street and 3 bus lines close by (Bx#1, Bx#2, Bx#10). Recently, the school has started a construction project which isn't 'scheduled' to end until summer 2010. This causes extra noise and creates a traffic headache on school days for parents and residents--especially since this is a one-way street. Overall though, it's not a bad block. VanCortlandt Park is at the north corner and you can hop on the Major Deegan Expressway in about 2 mins. There are two elementary schools within walking distance and Clinton HS is a short 10 minute walk up Sedwick Avenue. Neighbors are a friendly mixed group thanks to the Amalgamated Co-Op apartments on the north end of the street which are home to families with kids, seniors and everyone in between.

Completely residential street with a mix of private houses and apartment buildings. The Bx#3 bus runs along Ft Idenpendence and it's a quick ride to the Major Deegan Expressway. Broadway is about a 10 min walk away and there you'll find the #1 train, supermarkets, a pharmacy, banks and the Riverdale Diner on the corner of 238th St. Still a nice area, close to Van Cortlandt Park and the smaller, but closer, Ft Idependence Park (nicknamed Pigeon Park by the locals because of all the birds that flock there) which borders the Jerome Park Reservoir. There are schools nearby and most people in the area are working class with kids. All in all not a bad street.

Tiebout is not in a great neighborhood by any sense of the word. It's a couple blocks east of the Concourse between 183rd & 184th. It's close the subway and the bus routes on the Concourse, but there's way too many people just randomly standing around looking quite suspicious. It's a few blocks off Fordham Rd which is both a positive and a negative. Positive because it's a big shopping area for clothes, shoes, jewelry, etc. Negative because of the crowding and the noise and big shopping districts always attract people who are up to no good. Not a good area to come home to late at night and I absolutely would not want to raise any kids around here. I used to visit a friend who lived on Tiebout every now and then, but you always have to watch your back. If neighbors who blast their music at all hours and guys hanging on your corner or in your building lobby is something that doesn't bother you, then this is your place.

Story Avenue runs through the Soundview and Castle Hill sections of the Bronx. It's just off the Bruckner which is good for hitting the highway, and a few bus routes run on it or cross it (Bx #5, Bx #36, etc.). You wont' find many restaurants other than fast food chains, but there is a shopping mall where Story Ave meets White Plains Rd. There's a supermarket, a few apparel shops, Toys R US and other typical strip mall type stores like nail salons, tax prep places, fitness/weight loss centers, etc. The bulk of Story Ave is residential, there's a housing project on a few blocks and some other apartment buildings. There's a playground on the corner of Thieriot and a few schools nearby. Not and ideal neighborhood because of the people who live there, but it's ok.

Mostly quiet, safe street which is the southern end of Van Cortlandt Park. Along the street itself, he park has a few playgrounds, a golf course and a lake all within 5 mins of each other (the park is huge so this area on the south end is great because there's lots to do) The area is busy with working families and kids but not rowdy. Lots of seniors in the area too! There are co-op apartments (Amalgamated Housing Corp) all along the street from Gale Place to Saxon Ave. It's just a stone's throw from the Deegan (I-87) and there are a couple buses nearby too (the #1, #2 & #10) I've lived here for years, and the people are great. Everyone kinda knows everyone else, and people look out for you and your kids, etc. Strong sense of community here. Not much in the way of restaurants and shopping, but there's a supermarket, bank & pharmacy 2 blocks over. Broadway is about a 5 min drive and there you'll find bars, shopping, restaurants, etc. Best part is the park itself. Open space to run, bike, play soccer, whatever you like. Great place to raise a family...and it's in the Bronx no less!

Relatively quiet street near Castle Hill Avenue. Not much to see or do, but you are close to the Bruckner for those that commute into the city for work. Mostly residential, housing project type buildings. It's a ghost town at night, except for your standard inner city night owls. Not a place I'd want to walk by myself after dark. Over on Castle Hill (a block away) there are more shops and people. On a brighter note, there's a Home Depot a few blocks away :-D

Carver Loop is basically a cul-de-sac type street on the north side of Co-op City (meaning it has only one cross street which is Co-op City Blvd.). It's close to the parking garage and the high school, Harry Truman. Co-op City is a privately owned high rise residential housing and retail complex. There's a mall with a movie theatre (Bay Plaza), several banks, schools, supermarkets and they even have their own cab service--which comes in handy because any cab driver from outside the area doesn't know where they're going in Co-op. With that said, the area is loud and rowdy, LOTS of kids/teens and they don't know when to go home. No train service nearby, oh and the piece-de-resistance...NO PARKING! Parking is a nightmare everywhere in Co-Op City and Carver Loop is NO exception. I try to steer clear as often as possible.

Peace & quiet sum it up. Beautiful homes with well manicured lawns and a housing complex with quiet tenants. Not what you'd expect in the Boogie Down, but that's Robinson Ave. It's only a couple blocks long so it's hard to mess up. The ONLY drawback is transportation--there's only one bus line, the BX 42 that comes down Harding after it makes its 3 hour tour down Tremont. Anyone who knows the Bronx, knows the #42 is like the longest route EVER (aside from the #16). No trains, gotta drive to live here. But you're literally a 2 minute drive to the Throggs Neck Bridge and the highway. It's also near a great catering hall and there's a couple schools nearby too...And did I mention it's quiet?

Nice area, starting to get a bit rowdy in recent years. Very close to the Bruckner shopping area with big name apparel, toy and food stores. There are schools and parks in the area which is great for kids--the park on the corner of Story Ave was recently renovated. Still a decent area to live, but I have seen a couple cars broken into from time to time. It's the Bronx, so you have to be on guard anyway. No trains in the area though...gotta drive or take the bus (BX 36 on White Plains runs parallel so you can walk the 2 blocks over).