Name: Zip Code 10703
Address: Yonkers

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 10703 offers convenient access to several nearby bus lines, making daily transportation straightforward and efficient. The neighborhood features a variety of local businesses and dining options along Lake Avenue, complemented by several inviting coffee shops. Residents have close proximity to both public and private primary and secondary schools, providing diverse educational choices. The area is characterized by a quiet, relaxed atmosphere with minimal street noise and several accessible public green spaces. Housing includes a mix of duplexes, large apartment buildings, and single detached homes, mainly offering two and three bedroom options that reflect its charming, well-established character.

Characteristics

Transportation

This area allows house buyers to move around by a diversity of modes of transportation. Zip Code 10703 is transit friendly. There is the Glenwood, Yonkers and Greystone with access to the Hudson. Residents are served by about 10 bus lines, and the closest bus stop is usually around the corner. Zip Code 10703 will also appeal to people who appreciate living in a compact community as it is pedestrian-friendly; meeting day-to-day needs is easy without a car, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. It is occasionally challenging to commute by bike in Zip Code 10703 as traveling by bicycle is made difficult by the often hilly area, and the cycling network is not very extensive.

Services

It is very often possible for property owners in Zip Code 10703 to do groceries without a car. Ashburton Avenue is among the best streets for groceries. Furthermore, a restaurant is generally just around the corner, and a limited selection of coffee shops is available as well. It is also easy to access a number of clothing stores as a pedestrian. When it comes to education, primary as well as high schools are very easy to access as a pedestrian from most homes for sale in Zip Code 10703. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools.

Character

Home buyers who prefer a slower-paced ambience will enjoy Zip Code 10703. There are approximately 50 parks close by for residents to visit, such as Yonkers War Memorial Field and Old Croton Aqueduct State Park, making them very easy to reach. This postal code is also very quiet, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue.

Car friendly6.2

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

Cycling friendly4.6

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.8

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

Transit friendly5.2

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants7.4

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

Groceries8.4

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk