Name: Zip Code 10701
Address: Yonkers

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 10701 features convenient access to multiple transportation options, including four train stations and around ten bus lines, making commuting straightforward. The neighborhood provides a selection of housing types, such as large and small apartment buildings, duplexes, and single detached homes with mostly one and two bedrooms. Food options are abundant, with supermarkets, restaurants, and cafes scattered throughout the area. Numerous public and private schools are located nearby for easy access to education. With about ten green spaces like Redmond Park and Lenoir Preserve, plenty of opportunities exist to spend time outdoors in a peaceful environment. The streets tend to be tranquil, contributing to a calm atmosphere.

Characteristics

Transportation

Zip Code 10701 will appeal to property owners that value a variety of means of transportation. Zip Code 10701 is fairly suitable for pedestrians; meeting daily needs is easy without the use of a vehicle, and there are also a fair number of businesses nearby. On the other hand, this area is not particularly appropriate for biking because the cycling infrastructure is fairly poor, and cyclists are faced with a significant amount of slopes. The public transit service in Zip Code 10701 is reasonably good as a consequence of 5 train stations (e.g., Glenwood and Hastings-on-Hudson) on the Hudson, and around 20 nearby bus lines. Cars are also a good transportation option in Zip Code 10701 because it is usually convenient to park.

Services

In Zip Code 10701, home owners will usually be able to reach both primary and secondary schools without a vehicle. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools. Concerning eating, it is usually feasible for house buyers in Zip Code 10701 to purchase groceries without a vehicle. Likewise, there are a fair number of opportunities for those who care about nearby restaurants and cafes. It is also a rather short distance to a good variety of clothing stores.

Character

People who prefer a calm ambience will enjoy Zip Code 10701. This area is quiet, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue - although there are still several louder sections, especially around Gov Thomas E Dewey Thruway or the railway line. Lastly, there are over 50 parks close by for residents to explore, including Sullivan Oval Park and Tibbetts Brook Park West, making it very easy to reach them.

Car friendly5.6

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly4.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly7.6

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly7.0

Walking distance to at least one frequent transit route

Restaurants7.8

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries8.6

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk