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This article features a list of neighborhoods in the Bronx, one of the five boroughs of New York City.

When using this article, note that names of many (but not all) neighborhoods in the Bronx are popular based on their historical pedigree and the livability factor. However, this is not true for all neighborhoods in the Bronx; while someone living at East 213th Street & White Plains Road might prefer to describe their location simply as 'Gun Hill Road' (a nearby thoroughfare) rather than 'Williamsbridge'. Other neighborhood names have greater popularity. For example, Riverdale was once home to John F. Kennedy and is known for its affluence, large mansions, and proximity to amenities. Throggs Neck has a bridge named for it and the neighborhood is known for waterfront beach communities located on the Long Island Sound.

Regions of the Bronx[edit]

Generally speaking, there are two major systems of dividing the Bronx into regions, which often conflict with one another. One is based on the Bronx River while the other strictly separate South Bronx from the rest of the borough. The older of the two systems is based on the Bronx River and is arguably a more accurate reflection of the area's history:

• West Bronx: all parts of the Bronx west of the Bronx River (as opposed to Jerome Avenue – this street is simply the 'east-west' divider for designating numbered streets as 'east' or 'west.' As the Bronx's numbered streets continue from Manhattan to south, on which the street numbering system is based, Jerome Avenue actually represents a longitudinal halfway point for Manhattan, not the Bronx.)^[1]
• East Bronx: all parts of the Bronx east of the Bronx River (as opposed to Jerome Avenue)^[1][2]

The Bronx River divides the borough nearly perfectly in half, putting the earlier-settled, more urban, and hillier sections in the western lobe and the newer, more suburbanesque coastal sections in the eastern lobe. It is an accurate reflection on the Bronx's history considering that the towns that existed in the area prior to annexation to the City of New York generally did not straddle the Bronx River. In addition, what is today the Bronx was annexed to New York City in two stages: areas west of the Bronx River were annexed in 1874 while areas to the east of the river were annexed in 1895.

Using this system, the Bronx can be further divided into the following regions:

• Northwest Bronx: the northern half of the West Bronx; the area north of Fordham road and west of the Bronx River
• Southwest Bronx: the southern half of the West Bronx; the area south of Fordham road and west of the Bronx River
• Northeast Bronx: the northern half of the East Bronx; the area north of Pelham Parkway and east of the Bronx River
• Southeast Bronx: the southern half of the East Bronx; the area south of Pelham Parkway and east of the Bronx River

A second system divides the borough first and foremost into the following sections:

• North Bronx: all areas not in the South Bronx (Southwest Bronx) – i.e. the Northwest Bronx, Northeast Bronx, and Southeast Bronx
• South Bronx: the Southwest Bronx – south of Fordham road and west of the Bronx River. This includes the areas traditionally considered part of the South Bronx.

As of 2012, listed are the Bronx neighborhoods organized and outlined:

West Bronx[edit]

Northwest Bronx[edit]

• Belmont (Arthur Avenue)
• Fordham
  • Fordham Heights
  • Fordham Manor
• Jerome Park previously the grounds of the Jerome Park Racetrack
• Kingsbridge
• Marble Hill (part of Manhattan, but often associated with the Bronx due to its mainland location)
• Riverdale
• Spuyten Duyvil (South Riverdale)
• Woodlawn Heights (North of Woodlawn Cemetery)

Southwest Bronx ('South Bronx')[edit]

• Bathgate
• Claremont
• Longwood
  • Foxhurst
  • Woodstock
• Morrisania
• Mott Haven
• Tremont

East Bronx[edit]

Northeast Bronx[edit]

• Allerton
  • Bronxwood
  • Laconia
• Bronxdale
• Wakefield
  • Washingtonville
• Williamsbridge

Southeast Bronx[edit]

• Bronx River (on the border of East and West)
• Bruckner
• Morris Park
  • Indian Village: Indian Village is very small, with only a few streets, including Seminole, Tenbroeck, Hering, Narragansett, Chocktaw, Pelham Parkway South, Pawnee, Yates, and Van Housen; Rhinelander and Neill near Seminole are also considered part of “Indian Village.” Former Senator Guy Velella owned a home off Seminole.
• Park Versailles
• Throggs Neck(also spelled Throgs Neck)
• Unionport
• Westchester Heights

Islands[edit]

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• The Pelham Islands – The historical name for a group of uninhabited islands.
  • City Island – The only inhabited island.
• Rikers Island – The location of New York City's jail.

References[edit]

1. ^ ^ab'Unlock the Grid, Then Ditch the Maps and Apps'. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
2. ^'Geography & Neighborhoods'. Archived from the original on 27 December 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2015.

See also[edit]

On Friday, May 8, NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP joined Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., Council Member James Vacca, NY State Senator Gustavo Rivera, Community Board 11 Chairman Tony Vitaliano, Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance Counsel Bob Nolan and the Bronx Charter School for Excellence to cut the ribbon on the renovated Van Nest Park.

“This beautifully redesigned park which honors this community’s history will once again be a beloved public space for this neighborhood,” said NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP. “Thanks to our Bronx elected officials who have been dedicated to improving our green spaces throughout the borough, this park will be enjoyed for generations to come.”

“The rehabilitation of Van Nest Playground has long been a priority for this community and I am proud to have provided $500,000 in capital funding towards this project,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. “This renovated playground is here just in time for summer, so I hope the youngsters of Van Nest and Pelham parkway take full advantage of this tremendous new amenity in the coming months.”

“It’s a pleasure to finally celebrate the finished renovations at Van Nest Park,” said Council Member James Vacca. “Since this has been in the works for quite some time, I’d like to extend gratitude to former Council Member Joel Rivera and to Bronx Borough President Diaz for their leadership and working with me to secure over $1.35 million for this project. I look forward to seeing families enjoy this park for years to come.”

The renovation of Van Nest Park, which is in the theme of a 19th century railroad, includes new play equipment, a spray shower, swings, drinking fountain, benches, new painted game lines, and landscaping.

Funding for this $1.35 million project was generously allocated by Council Member Torres, Council Member Vacca, and Bronx Borough President Diaz Jr.

Dating En Van Nest New York

Van Nest Park takes its name from the Van Nest Railroad Station, which served the community in the late 19th century. The New York, New Haven, Hartford Railroad Company established the railroad station in the neighborhood even before there was a settlement. The station was named by Abraham Reynier Van Nest, the director of the New York, New Haven, Hartford Railroad, in honor of his father, Reynier Van Nest, a successful saddle maker. The Van Nest family traces its roots to Pieter Pietersen Van Nest, who came from the Netherlands in 1647 to settle in the young Dutch colony.