Yonkers and Retirement (New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, Yorktown: apartments, condo, co-ops)
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As a former NYer, I'm seriously considering returning. I currently live in Atlanta and returning to NY would mean living close to my son, his wife and the soon-to-be grandkids. I own my own home here and am planning to use the proceeds for either a co-op or a condo. Possibly in Yonkers. I'm seeking a one bedroom, acceptance of a pet situation.
Some questions:
Is Yonkers walkable to shopping (grocery shopping specifically)?
What are the best reasonably priced areas to live in Yonkers?
Are there activities ..ie. library, museums, restaurants, etc.
55+ communities in the area
Any information related to residing there would be most appreciated. Thanks!
You may want to look around the Saw Mill River Road (Rt 9A) area of Yonkers near Tuckahoe Road. Costco, Stew Leonards (I love that store!), Home Depot, Lowe’s, other shopping nearby... lots of restaurants. Museums, parks, tons of other shopping; easy access to parkways and public transportation. Also, check out along the Central Park Avenue area and around the Cross County shopping center.
Other parts of north Yonkers are also nice but do not have grocery shopping within walking distance; but may have a local deli or market instead. Other areas have the easy access to shopping but not necessarily safest to live.
Yonkers spills into the Bronx. We looked at Yonkers. The Yonkers areas above Riverdale by the Hudson River is nicer. The areas of Yonkers towards the center and west close to New Rochelle are just plain awful.
Yonkers spills into the Bronx. We looked at Yonkers. The Yonkers areas above Riverdale by the Hudson River is nicer. The areas of Yonkers towards the center and west close to New Rochelle are just plain awful.
Do you mean towards the east and Mount Vernon? I believe the northern third/half of the city is generally middle class.
Do you mean towards the east and Mount Vernon? I believe the northern third/half of the city is generally middle class.
I think so. The Northwest area of Yonkers around the Hudson River Museum is very nice. One family homes. I don't know how affordable or walkable it is.
The Northeast area by Sarah Lawrence College is nice too - it borders on Bronxville. There are many apartments but it still looks like someone would need a car and it's more expensive than the OP might want to spend.
OP call a realtor ask them to send you listings within your needs. When my son moved to Washington DC, a realtor did this for me. I found his apartment myself but it was a place to start.
There are many co-ops in the area just north of Sarah Lawrence (Palmer Rd., Garrett Place, Bronxville Rd., and West Pondfield), and it's a short walk to Bronxville, which has a train station, hospital, restaurants, stores, library, grocery, farmers market, etc.
The Greystone portion of Yonkers seems to be growing rapidly, though it looks to be targeted more towards city commuters. I'm not sure that the retail options within walking distance are plentiful there. You do have a nice view of the river, however.
I would second the options near Bronxville; a much nicer town with a compact business district and walkable layout.
Still on Yonkers: A co-op I'm interested and in is on Bronx River Road. Grocery shopping seems about a half hour walk. Questions: Is Bronx River Road a good safe place to live? I'd love to know if there's a library and other social and cultural activities (movies?).
Still on Yonkers: A co-op I'm interested and in is on Bronx River Road. Grocery shopping seems about a half hour walk. Questions: Is Bronx River Road a good safe place to live? I'd love to know if there's a library and other social and cultural activities (movies?).
Looking for more info before I make the move.
Depending on where on BRR, you can easily get to the Stop & Shop in Cross County in 10 min or so. I live in Fleetwood, on the other side of the river/train tracks. I can't speak to your other asks, as I moved here right before COVID struck, so haven't sought those things out, I already had a network in the area to lean on.
While the area is walkable, I wouldn't live here without a car. Then again, I wouldn't live in Astoria without a car haha. So my perspective is likely skewed.
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