Has anyone recently moved to Concourse Village from Manhattan? (Marshall: 2010, to rent)

[Guywithacause]

Lol....not nice Moth!!!

[jt1775]

The "Concourse Village" towers (this is what I believe the OP is referring to) are 3 highrises located just south of E 161 St one block east of Grand Concourse.

These buildings are mixed with co-op, rental, and section 8 living there. Honestly, to anyone who might be interested in buying there, they are about one step up from living in the projects. They are clean, but house a number of undesirable people. Additionally, they are directly across Morris Ave from a large NYCHA complex. Not to mention the methadone clinic on 161 and Morris which attracts many addicts and other less than upstanding citizen types. While the buildings do have their own security, the neighborhood itself (east of Grand Concourse) experiences frequent robberies and shootings. If one was set on living in close proximity to the Stadium, I would suggest the area west of Grand Conc, between 161 and 149 st, although this is not the best area either.

[Sha83]

Originally Posted by Guywithacause

It has always been called Concourse Village...but lost its identity, as did most areas south of the Cross Bronx, once the "South Bronx" all encompassing term took hold. There is ALOT, and I mean ALOT happening around the Yankee stadium area AND just East of it in Melrose. There is HUGE upside potential at the point as the area is basically being rebuilt from the ground up, especially in places like Melrose where there aer mostly vacant lots and new "luxury" buildings being put up all over the place.

I would do some research, good the Yankee Stadium redevelopment zone as well as the Melrose Urban Renewal Plan....they will give you a good idea about what is happening in these area...its gonna be pretty cool in the next 3 years.

Well, I live in the area and there is definitely no "luxury" housing being put up; no, those are low-income buildings put up to reduce the number of empty lots and to put less strain on older tenement-style buildings. The places that might come back would mostly be along the Concourse and streets just adjacent to it.

I have mixed feelings about the area. In one way, yes, this area is about the best part of the South Bronx to live but with that I remind you that you still are living in the South Bronx and all that comes along with it. I can see the lower Concourse area becoming solidly lower-middle class in maybe 10 years but I really can't see the area too much east or west of the Concourse becoming wealthy. It's still going to be an area that is filled with poorer NYers and immigrants for years to come. The crime and drugs are being pushed ot but to a point. A fight on the street, dealers hanging out in the hall and in front of buildings, and the occasional comment on the street are still very common place here.

As far as Concourse Village the actual complex? I think it's very rundown and the individuals I see coming in and out of there don't always look so kosher. The place is an architectural eyesore and does not look very well maintained at all. Since you want to buy and stop renting, I woudl be very apprehensive abot investing money into that place. I believe there are a few places in the Bronx like Parkchester, Executive Towers on Concurse & 165th St., and Fordham Oval are probably better off than Concourse Village. Concourse Village to me reminds me of lower-class Mitchell-Lama housing or the projects (which, by the way, you'll have a wonderful view of- and many to select from - from your living room).

I would rent around there for a year and see if you like it before actually investing in the neighborhood. It is safe during the day but some of the activity that goes on there is far less than savory. Ask yourself if you want to come home to that everyday for the next few years.

[Guywithacause]

Sha83 I was referring to the "luxury" condos being marketed in Melrose, just east of Concourse Village...the Orion and the Aurora. They are also building a new University, luxury Townhouses (for $800,000) and a variety of green apts buildings (as in energy efficien, gree rooves, etc) for working and middle class residents...it si a huge development that is revamping the entire area. And I am sure you are aware already of the giant Yankee Stadiuam redevelopment zone and the subsequent waterfront district and retail that is going in from 161-149....

Due to the huge amount of investment AND the proximity to the city, I say YES.

[NooYowkur81]

If you invest there, you'll require some patience. It won't be an overnight type of thing. But I think its worth a shot.

[Guywithacause]

I agree with that..if you are expecting 20% returns in 6 months...thats probably not the reason to buy a home in the first place..which is why we are in this mortgage mess! I tried to get into the Aurora but they are only looking for 1st time homebuyers within certian income limits...or else I would be there already.

[BronxPride]

I don't know what part of Washington Heights you currently live in, but to me Concourse Village is quieter, greener and less congested than the core Washington Heights area, especially if you stick along the parks on Grand Concourse avenue. As for safety, I would say its the same, but again, safer around Grand Concourse avenue. It's just less congested. Welcome to the neighborhood!

[bx718]

Originally Posted by BronxPride

....safer around Grand Concourse avenue ........

Boulevard.......

[SuperMario]

Originally Posted by BronxPride

I don't know what part of Washington Heights you currently live in, but to me Concourse Village is quieter, greener and less congested than the core Washington Heights area, especially if you stick along the parks on Grand Concourse avenue. As for safety, I would say its the same, but again, safer around Grand Concourse avenue. It's just less congested. Welcome to the neighborhood!

This is false. Concourse is the leading homicide area in the Bronx. According to the numbers in 2007 Washington Heights was much safer than Concourse.

[BronxPride]

Originally Posted by SuperMario

This is false. Concourse is the leading homicide area in the Bronx. According to the numbers in 2007 Washington Heights was much safer than Concourse.

What's the statistic for Concourse Village, not Concourse? I'm curious. I gave you the boundaries last time.