Name: Zip Code 10473
Address: Bronx

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 10473 features a diverse range of housing options including spacious apartments, duplexes, and townhouses, primarily offering two and three-bedroom units. The area provides easy accessibility through excellent public transportation with multiple bus lines and proximity to major highways like Bruckner Expy, making travel convenient. Numerous grocery stores, specialty shops, and a selection of cafes and restaurants are readily available. Abundant green spaces are a highlight, with about ten parks located nearby, offering plenty of scenic outdoor settings. The presence of nearby primary and secondary schools adds to the neighborhood’s comprehensive amenities and community offerings.

Characteristics

Transportation

Zip Code 10473 affords house buyers several alternative means of transportation. This postal code features an excellent public transit system as a consequence of many nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Lexington Avenue Express, 7 Avenue Express, Pelham Bay Park Express and Lexington Avenue Local, and approximately 20 nearby bus lines. Zip Code 10473 is also very convenient for those who prefer to travel as pedestrians; all common errands can be run without the use of a vehicle, and a variety of businesses are reasonably close by. This area is reasonably cycling-friendly as the bicycling network is moderately extensive.

Services

It is very often practical for property owners in Zip Code 10473 to purchase general and specialty groceries as pedestrians. Additionally, with 350-odd restaurants and cafes in Zip Code 10473, there is typically a place to get some food or drink just around the corner. It is also very easy to access a variety of clothing stores without a car. Concerning education, in Zip Code 10473, residents will almost always be able to reach primary as well as high schools as pedestrians. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools.

Character

Despite the somewhat busy feel, there are a lot of green spaces to enjoy in Zip Code 10473. More specifically, public green spaces, such as Ferry Point Park and Hermon A MacNeil Park, are very well-situated and there are over 100 of them nearby for residents to relax in, making it very easy to access them. Finally, quiet spots can be found throughout a good portion of the postal code, although there are still several noisier sections, especially close to I-95 or Cross Bronx Expy.

Car friendly6.2

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly6.0

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly8.6

Large number of pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a few minutes' walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is typically practical

Transit friendly9.4

Near a wide variety of subway lines and/or other frequent transit routes

Restaurants8.6

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries9.2

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk