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Hi, so I'm looking for a room/apartment rental. I'm familiar with the Bronx. Looking into Morris Park, Allerton, Pelham Parkway both North and South. Trying to live close enough to the train without a real drop in quality. I've rented a place on Holland off Lydig and the area was mixed with everyone but I'd say mostly white and hispanic. I'm interested in Allerton though. I've been up that way a couple of times. I'm only thinking east of Boston Road though. Between Bronxwood and Eastchester Road. Want to be close to the train because I am beginning school down at Baruch college. So living by the 2 and 5 is important which rules out areas like Westchester Square, Castle Hill, and Pelham Bay. But the question I have is what do people think of Allerton Avenue, the stretch of it that I mentioned? I mean its hard to tell with a lot of areas because they tend to be fairly quiet. You only learn about the areas really after living there. I'm Italian as you could tell by the name so I want to be sure that I find a decent working class area. So yeah any ideas or insight would be helpful.
Allerton bet Bxwood and E'chester Rd was heavily Italian but I believe that section has changed. It is quieter than Holland/Lydig, but if you're looking for a heavier Italian census(not sure if you are or not) then look closer to Eastchester Rd and south of Allerton (around Astor, Waring and Mace); it's better kept and more attractive than Allerton
I live on Arnow, between Hone and Paulding, which is a block over from Allerton. I find the area to be pretty quiet at night, I've never had any problems in the 4 years I lived here. You don't necessarily have to live by the 2 and 5 train on Allerton, you could look at Laconia Ave which is an easy walk to the number 5 train on the Eastchester line. One note, most rentals in the area are private houses, some people like to rent from private homeowners, others prefer apartment building, choice is yours.
Mr. Triny you would then know more about the area. I go up to a grocery there sometimes called Angelo and Joes. That strip along Allerton has a decent number of Italian stores. But I'm mainly looking for a place close to the 5 train because it runs express into the city. And I would like a room in a 2 or 3 family house or apartment building. I've been around there at night with some friends to go get White Castle and see Albanians and other people hanging out there. Basically I just need a decent place to sleep, affordable rent. I mean the majority of my time will be occupied with school and work. So its not very important to live in an Italian area. And the main reason why I don't go to Morris Park is because its nearly impossible to find a room for rent in the area. And I feel Allerton is still relatively close and has a lot more stores to shop in. The strip puts Morris Park Ave. and Lydig to shame.
Allerton Ave is bustling most of the time and we have occasional festivals and block parties. It's a real tight community and after a few months, you're bound to start greeting people in the street. People are friendly and genuinely care about the community. However, I cant say it is perfect. There is crime and drugs but that's the Bronx for you. The 5 trains only runs express during AM/PM rush hours.
Well without a doubt there is always crime. I mean if you aren't sensible about it you'll run into trouble. I mean I've seen Van Nest and Allerton looks better than that now. And the Pelham Parkway PJ's are dead. Probably the most quiet, safe, and least problematic project in the whole city. But what is the best route to go to Baruch College from that area>? A friend of mine was telling me to take the 5 train express to Grand Central and the 6 train is the Lexington Avenue line which should take you right there. And the 5 train express I believe is by Lydig where Hone Avenue is. The Morris Park station.
Well without a doubt there is always crime. I mean if you aren't sensible about it you'll run into trouble. I mean I've seen Van Nest and Allerton looks better than that now. And the Pelham Parkway PJ's are dead. Probably the most quiet, safe, and least problematic project in the whole city. But what is the best route to go to Baruch College from that area>? A friend of mine was telling me to take the 5 train express to Grand Central and the 6 train is the Lexington Avenue line which should take you right there. And the 5 train express I believe is by Lydig where Hone Avenue is. The Morris Park station.
Yes the 5 train to Grand Central, then the 6 train to 23rd street, and a two or three block walk will get you to Baruch As for the crime issue, that's a matter of lifestyle, if your not hanging out on street corners at 3am, you don't have much to worry about, your biggest fear may just be people around here own BIG DOGS, lol
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As for the crime issue, that's a matter of lifestyle, if your not hanging out on street corners at 3am, you don't have much to worry about, your biggest fear may just be people around here own BIG DOGS, lol
