Visiting Soundview in the Bronx (White Plains, Monroe: homes, school, living)

[mikejhank]

I would like to ask anyone from, or who is very familiar with Soundview, Bronx. I am planning on visiting my girl friend's mom with my girlfriend. We are an interracial couple (she is black, I am white) does anyone think that we would have any type of trouble due to our races? I understand that there are a--holes everywhere, but what do those people who are familiar with the area think that our chances are of running into problems. We are specifically visiting the White Plains Rd area of Soundview.

[rlrl]

I doubt it, just don't hang out in any one area for too long

[WestburynLI to BronxnNYC]

I walk around with my ipod, cellphone, watch, shirt, tie and slacks. Your fine.

[koolbreezy1221]

Originally Posted by Sayfudin

In was born and raised at 800 Soundview Ave Bronx ny 10473 Apt 12G Lived there for 19 years and moved out in 82. I often go back there to Monroe Projects. Truly it is the land of the lost. If you go to the projects go early in the morning because the crack heads are still sleep. Bad news there however I go back because I have family there. Bottom line watch your back always

Excuise me Syafudin I also grew up in Monroe projects. I lived in 1770 story ave. I had to have known you because everyone knew me. Can you give me a hint to who you are. I will give you a hint as well.... I had a brother named Scott....

[edrican]

Originally Posted by scatman

The economy is keeping many of those waterfront developments empty! There is still land along White Plains Road that is still undeveloped. It's sad, because those developments (Harbor Pointe) are nice. The only issue besides the economy are the planes that land at LaGuardia.

On the other hand, many people I know are moving to the Bronx.

I dont believe no one is buying in at Harbor Pointe the are so nice.They really need to landscape some of those streets that go down to the complex.

[bluedog2]

The noise from LAG is a bigger factor than the economy.I know because I looked.The noise was horrendous!Don't know if I could live there if they gave ma a place.

[ronnies12]

I lived in Monroe project from 1961 till 1979 had a great time there lots of sports live in 800 Soundview ave hung out on 870 and 872 Rosedale ave the small building went to ps 100 then 123 then 125
and Monroe high school

[kennyb1961]

I'm kennyb i grew in soundview i went to p.s.107. I.s. 174 graduated from stevenson high and then i join the army, stayed in for 20 years, i feel good, i'm 47 years old now, yeah i know but i feel like i'm 17 years old, i remember the view from back in the day we had a blue ice cream, the man who drove the truck his name was joe, they try to rob him one day, it was those peeps who didn't know him because if they did they wouldn't have tried to robbed him, joe gave everybody something on credit and this was before food stamps came out you feel me. Then rap music came out we had fun then to everybody did it lol, either you mc or you dj everybody did it but we had fun, no drive bys, i remember cozy corner, fedco foods, pathmark, jhs 123 jammimg with the young ladies doing the freak dance. The busy bee was the mc , bam and mario jammed at the 3, flash was at monroe hs.until next time peace keep the view safe. From kennyb

[ChiMack]

Originally Posted by rlrl

It's the area between the bronx River, bronx River pkwy, bruckner blvd and Cross bronx Expy that is the most dangerous part of Soundview. Although the general area is high crime, it's better in the area you mention but of course you still have to be very careful. especially at night

i live in this are and im white..and i disagree

[ChiMack]

i live in the area between bruckner and westchester i get off the train at elder and im fine i do it late at night and everything is ok