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54-781: North Riverdale is the northernmost part of the Riverdale neighborhood of the borough of the Bronx in New York City , particularly above 254th Street. It is a residential sub-neighborhood, and shares its northern border with Yonkers, New York in Westchester County . The northernmost point in New York City is at the Hudson River on the campus of the College of Mount Saint Vincent . One of

108-703: A New York City Fire Department (FDNY) fire station, Engine Co. 52/Ladder Co. 52, at 4550 Henry Hudson Parkway East. Engine Co. 52/Ladder Co. 52 is the only firehouse in Riverdale and the northernmost fire station operated by the FDNY. As of 2018 , preterm births are slightly more common in Riverdale than in other places citywide, though births to teenage mothers are less common. In Riverdale, there were 89 preterm births per 1,000 live births (compared to 87 per 1,000 citywide), and 13.1 births to teenage mothers per 1,000 live births (compared to 19.3 per 1,000 citywide). Riverdale has

162-610: A different Riverdale synagogue and the 1989 firebombing of the Riverdale Press . On July 26, 2010, the National Weather Service confirmed that an EF1 tornado had hit Riverdale the day before. There were no fatalities, but seven people were injured. On December 1, 2013, a train derailment near Spuyten Duyvil station resulted in four deaths and over 70 injuries, of which 11 were critical. Riverdale covers about 3 square miles (7.8 km ) in area. It has one of

216-513: A fictional character) died while attempting to swim across the Harlem River from nearby Spuyten Duyvil . In the legend, a witness to Van Corlaer's death stated that "the devil" in the shape of a giant fish swam up and proceeded to "seize the sturdy Anthony by the leg and drag him beneath the waves." This fictional account may be a reference to the earliest recorded shark attack in the New World. In

270-640: A layout adapted to the topography" are present in the area. In 1928, Genevieve Ludlow Griscom, who was a member of a small religious group called the Outer Court of the Order of the Living Christ, built a 15,000-square-foot (1,400 m ) mansion at 360 West 253rd Street – also addressed as 5200 Longview Place – for the express purpose of housing Jesus Christ when the Second Coming occurred. After being derelict for

324-639: A non-fatal assault rate of 40 per 100,000 people, Riverdale's rate of violent crimes per capita is less than that of the city as a whole. The incarceration rate of 225 per 100,000 people is lower than that of the city as a whole. Riverdale is known for having some of the lowest crime rates in New York City. The 50th Precinct has a lower crime rate than in the 1990s, with crimes across all categories having decreased by 69.9% between 1990 and 2022. The precinct reported three murders, 22 rapes, 185 robberies, 213 felony assaults, 126 burglaries, 695 grand larcenies, and 288 grand larcenies auto in 2022. Riverdale contains

378-454: A number of years under successive owners, the mansion was bought in 1987 by entrepreneur Jerry Galuten, who renovated it into an even more opulent 17 room home. After being on- and off-the market for eight years, with an asking price as high as $ 15 million, the house sold in January 2017 for $ 6.25 million. As the 20th century progressed, upscale apartment buildings and smaller houses were added to

432-858: A part of the New York City Department of Education . The public elementary schools are the Spuyten Duyvil School (P.S. 24) and the Robert J. Christen School (P.S. 81). There is one zoned public middle and high school in Riverdale: M.S./H.S 141, the Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy . Nearby public high schools that serve the community include the Bronx High School of Science , a specialized high school ; John F. Kennedy High School Campus , consisting of four separate high schools; and

486-435: A relatively average population of residents who are uninsured . In 2018, this population of uninsured residents was estimated to be 16%, higher than the citywide rate of 12%. The concentration of fine particulate matter , the deadliest type of air pollutant , in Riverdale is 0.0075 milligrams per cubic metre (7.5 × 10  oz/cu ft), more than the city average. Ten percent of Riverdale residents are smokers , which

540-516: A similar rate of college-educated residents to the rest of the city as of 2018 . While 45% of residents age 25 and older have a college education or higher, 18% have less than a high school education and 37% are high school graduates or have some college education. By contrast, 26% of Bronx residents and 43% of city residents have a college education or higher. The percentage of Riverdale students excelling in math rose from 21% in 2000 to 48% in 2011, and reading achievement increased from 28% to 33% during

594-509: Is generally wealthy and mostly free of serious crime with the exception of grand theft auto. It features a mixture of private residences and apartment buildings. Traditionally a bastion of Irish Catholics, since 2003 and the building of the Salanter Akiba Academy (SAR) High School the neighborhood has seen an influx of Orthodox Jewish families. While Riverdale as a whole has long had a sizable Orthodox Jewish population – and overall

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648-520: Is less than the city's average of 87%. In 2018, 83% of residents described their health as "good", "very good", or "excellent", higher than the city's average of 78%. For every supermarket in Riverdale, there are 10 bodegas . The nearest hospitals are James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Kingsbridge Heights, North Central Bronx Hospital and Montefiore Medical Center in Norwood . Riverdale

702-399: Is located within two ZIP Codes . The area north of Manhattan College Parkway and 239th Street is in 10471, while the area south of these two streets is in 10463. While 10471 is entirely in Riverdale, 10463 also covers the adjacent neighborhoods of Kingsbridge, Bronx , and Marble Hill, Manhattan . The United States Postal Service operates three post offices nearby: Riverdale generally has

756-402: Is lower than the city average of 14% of residents being smokers. In Riverdale, 24% of residents are obese , 12% are diabetic , and 28% have high blood pressure —compared to the citywide averages of 24%, 11%, and 28% respectively. In addition, 21% of children are obese, compared to the citywide average of 20%. Eighty-six percent of residents eat some fruits and vegetables every day, which

810-407: Is no service on Mondays, excluding certain holidays. In December 2020, a re-design was announced for the county bus system. The draft plan was released on July 19, 2022, with system-wide changes which are outlined below. These changes also bring in 100 series routes, which partially replace former portions of modified lines. If a bus route is not shown here, it was discontinued with the new plan, with

864-639: Is now Fieldston was part of the estate of Major Joseph Delafield , who purchased 250 acres (100 ha) in 1829, and named it after his family's estate in England. At the turn of the century, the new popularity of railroad commutes enabled wealthy businessmen to make Riverdale their year-round residence. Fieldston, owned by a private association, is a particularly intact example of a turn-of-the-century upper-class suburb. The Hudson Hill neighborhood retains many historic mansions. Riverdale's elite private schools and historic churches also reflect this past. Development of

918-522: Is predominantly Jewish – North Riverdale has not. In 1998, residents of North Riverdale joined citizens of Yonkers in protesting the building of the Riverdale Classic Residence, a 17-story retirement home which would be located on Riverdale Avenue. Although the building would be sited in Yonkers, because it would sit on the top of a hill, North Riverdale residents feared that it would tower over

972-715: Is represented by Democrat Ritchie Torres . Riverdale is part of 34th district of the New York State Senate , represented by a Democrat, and the 81st Assembly district, represented by Democrat Jeffrey Dinowitz . In the New York City Council , Riverdale is part of District 11 , represented by Democrat Eric Dinowitz . Riverdale is patrolled by the 50th Precinct of the NYPD , located at 3450 Kingsbridge Avenue. The 50th Precinct ranked 13th safest out of 69 patrol areas for per-capita crime in 2010. As of 2018 , with

1026-608: Is served by the 1 train of the New York City Subway , at the following stations: Riverdale is also served by the following Bee-Line Bus System routes, which run to Westchester County : Metro-North commuter railroad service is available at two stations, both on the Hudson Line : the Spuyten Duyvil station at Edsall Avenue and the Riverdale station between West 254th and 255th Streets. Hudson Rail Link connects

1080-476: The 1, 2 , 1X, and 3 buses from Bee-Line of Westchester County pass by the neighborhood on their way to the 242nd Street Subway Station . Metro-North Railroad serves the neighborhood at Riverdale station . The Hudson Rail Link A, B, C, and D routes serve the neighborhood, connecting to the Metro-North station. Notes Riverdale, Bronx Riverdale is a residential neighborhood in

1134-700: The MTA and the New York City government. They are also sometimes identified with the "BL" prefix (ex: BL60 or B-L60) on some MTA maps and signage. Bee-Line does not officially use this nomenclature, with the exception of the BxM4C. These routes are listed below. This table gives details for the Bee-Line routes. For details on non-Bee-Line routes, see the following articles: The Bee-Line's routes can be classified in several categories, as shown below. All Bee-Line routes accept MetroCard . Connections to New York City Subway stations at

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1188-658: The Metro North Hudson Line , which was closed, and abandoned on June 3, 1975, was located on West 261st Street in North Riverdale. The neighborhood is served by the Bx7 and Bx10 MTA Regional Bus Operations local buses on Riverdale Avenue, as well as the Bx9 on Broadway. The BxM1 , BxM2 , and BxM18 express buses serve Riverdale Avenue, and the BxM3 serves Broadway. In addition,

1242-699: The SAR Academy (an elementary school), the SAR High School , and Kinneret Day School (pre-K through 8th). Yeshivas include the Yeshiva of Telshe Alumni , Yeshiva Ohavei Torah, Yeshivat Chovevei Torah and Yeshivat Maharat . Catholic elementary schools in the area are Visitation School, St. Gabriel's School, and St. Margaret of Cortona School , where President John F. Kennedy received his Confirmation . The area also has several preschools including BedRock Preschool, Kinneret Day School 's Nursery and Pre-K programs,

1296-471: The 21st century, Fieldston, a privately owned community, was one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in New York City. Leland Weintraub, the commissioner who moved for the district's creation, noted that "most of the features commonly associated with the American romantic suburb of the mid-19th century", including "a picturesque site, landscaping and architecture; connection to the city by accessible transportation and

1350-668: The Arbor and Morningside, but it only operates on weekdays on an hourly schedule. The shuttle formerly also served the 231st Street station , but has since been cut back to only serve the Arbor. A Pulitzer-Prize-winning weekly newspaper, the Riverdale Press brings news of interest to residents of the neighborhood. In the United States House of Representatives , Riverdale is located within New York's 15th congressional district , which

1404-478: The Arbor. The Arbor is located at 3260 Henry Hudson Parkway, at the corner of West 235th Street. It houses Columbia students who take classes at the CUIMC, Morningside, or Manhattanville campuses. Students sign one-year leases for apartments that have between one and three bedrooms. The Arbor Shuttle operates between Morningside, CUIMC, and the Arbor, using cutaway vans. It is billed as the main means of transport between

1458-480: The Bronx and 9% in New York City. Rent burden, or the percentage of residents who have difficulty paying their rent, is 52% in Riverdale, compared to the boroughwide and citywide rates of 58% and 51% respectively. Based on this calculation, as of 2018 , Riverdale is considered high-income relative to the rest of the city and not gentrifying . Riverdale is home to the modernist landmark Saul Victor house, designed by Ferdinand Gottlieb in 1967. Other famous mansions in

1512-603: The Bronx, Riverdale is mostly owner-occupied housing. Spuyten Duyvil has the greatest concentration of high rises in Riverdale with the Century, 555 Kappock, and Winston Churchill next to one another. Since 2005, Central Riverdale has experienced a building boom with the addition of many mid- and high-rise condominium buildings that contrast with the older brick style. In August 2008, Columbia University purchased an almost-completed apartment building near Henry Hudson Parkway for use as faculty housing. This building would go on to be named

1566-744: The Harlem and New Haven lines and come into Manhattan down the Park Avenue main line , along modern-day Park Avenue , into his new Grand Central Depot . This is the route still used by the Metro-North Railroad 's Hudson Line . The Delafield family laid out lots in Fieldston in 1909 – the year after the IRT Broadway–Seventh Avenue Line (present-day 1 train) was extended to Van Cortlandt Park–242nd Street , intending to develop

1620-504: The Hudson Hill neighborhood include: Greyston (1864), Alderbrook (1880), Stonehurst (1861) and Oaklawn (1863). Since 2005, Central Riverdale has experienced a building boom with the addition of many mid- and high-rise condominium buildings. With a median residence value of $ 579,196 as of 2013, Riverdale is one of the most expensive neighborhoods in New York City and is considered one of the most sought-after residential neighborhoods. Before

1674-679: The IN-Tech Academy MS/HS 368, which also contains a middle school. Riverdale is home to three top-tier private schools: Horace Mann , Riverdale Country , and Fieldston , all members of the Ivy Preparatory School League ; and two Roman Catholic colleges: The University of Mount Saint Vincent and Manhattan University . An increase in the Jewish population of the neighborhood in the late twentieth century led to Riverdale now being home to top-ranked Jewish day schools including

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1728-752: The Metro-North stations to the surrounding area, with Routes A, B, C, and D serving Riverdale station, and Routes J, K, L, and M serving Spuyten Duyvil station. By car, Riverdale is commonly reached by the Henry Hudson Parkway ( NY 9A ) via the Henry Hudson Bridge , and by Broadway ( US 9 ) via the Broadway Bridge . Riverdale has often been cited in literature, film and television. Exteriors of many of Riverdale's locations have been used in both television and movie production. Literature Films W1bus The Bee-Line Bus System ,

1782-742: The Riverdale Branch of the New York Public Library on Mosholu Avenue at West 256th Street; Just south of 254th Street, along Sycamore Avenue, lies the 15-acre Riverdale Historic District, which consists primarily of estates on landscaped sites. P.S. 81 serves elementary school children in North Riverdale, and the neighborhood is home to the College of Mount Saint Vincent . Places of worship in North Riverdale include St. Margaret of Cortona's Church Roman Catholic, Congregation Shaarei Shalom and Young Israel Ohab Zedek of North Riverdale. The Mt. St. Vincent New York Central Railroad station on

1836-989: The Riverdale Temple Nursery School, Spuyten Duyvil Preschool, SAR Academy (Early Learning Center), Riverdale Nursery School and Family Center, the Riverdale Presbyterian Church Nursery School, and Riverdale Montessori School. The Russian Mission School in New York is located in Riverdale, on the grounds of the Russian Mission Residency. The New York Public Library (NYPL) operates three branches near Riverdale. The following MTA Regional Bus Operations bus routes serve Riverdale: Columbia Transportation 's Arbor Shuttle terminates at West 235th Street and Henry Hudson Pkwy. The Queens Riverdale Commuter Route terminates at West 238th Street and Riverdale Avenue. Riverdale

1890-777: The Riverdale Yacht Club on the Hudson River at West 254th Street, built c.1880; the Passionist Fathers and Brothers Monastery on Palisades Avenue; the Riverdale Neighborhood House, founded in 1920 and located at 5221 Mosholu Avenue; the Russian Mission School in New York and former Diplomatic Residence of the United Nations Mission of the U.S.S.R, a 19-story apartment building designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and built in 1975; and

1944-500: The ages of between 0–17, 28% between 25–44, and 25% between 45–64. The ratio of college-aged and elderly residents was lower, at 9% and 18% respectively. As of 2017, the median household income in Community District 8 was $ 53,986. In 2018, an estimated 15% of Riverdale residents lived in poverty, compared to 25% in all of the Bronx and 20% in all of New York City. One in eleven residents (9%) were unemployed, compared to 13% in

1998-515: The bus routes' terminals are also listed where applicable. (weekday/Saturday service only) (weekday/Saturday service only) (All times) (Summer only, some trips) (alternate trips) Boston Post Road Boston Road Palmer Avenue Mamaroneck Avenue Boston Road Fifth Avenue Halstead Avenue Yonkers Getty Square Broadway Boston Road New England Thruway Westchester Avenue These routes provide seasonal service to and from Playland (New York) during summers only. There

2052-421: The bus system for Westchester County , operates a network of bus routes throughout Westchester County, serving destinations throughout much of the county and parts of The Bronx in New York City . Routes are sometimes identified with a "W" prefix for Westchester County (ex: W60), following the same system used by the MTA . This is most evident at bus stops in the Bronx and on some maps and other publications from

2106-541: The construction of many low-rise (six-story) brick buildings. By the early to mid-1960s, a number of larger brick towers (10–20 stories) started popping up. Many of these full-service buildings featuring doormen were designed by architect Philip Birnbaum , who designed more thn 300 buildings in the city, including Skyview, the Windsors and the Whitehall in Riverdale. In 1974, a large, fortress-like residential compound and school

2160-573: The eastern boundary, and the Harlem River as the southern. There are several long-debated subsections of Riverdale: The leafy, scenic enclave of Fieldston was designated a historic district by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission in 2006. There is also a 15-acre Riverdale Historic District in the northwest of the neighborhood, designated in 1990. Based on data from the 2010 United States Census ,

2214-499: The geographic characteristics which gives all of Riverdale its suburban quality is that it lies on a high ridge which separates it from the rest of the city. The highest part of the ridge, at 284.5 feet (87 m) above sea level, lies in North Riverdale, near Iselin Avenue and 250th Street. North Riverdale has been described as "leafy" and "sleepy" and, by one resident, "the last bastion of gracious living in New York City." The neighborhood

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2268-651: The highest elevations in New York City, affording it views of the Empire State Building , George Washington Bridge , Hudson River and New Jersey Palisades . It is also noted for the numerous parks and expanses of greenery and original forest that complement its hilly landscape. The neighborhood is bordered on the north by the city of Yonkers in Westchester County , and on the west by the Hudson River, but its eastern and southern boundaries are frequently disputed. The AIA Guide to New York City gives Broadway as

2322-399: The land, which at first was called "Delafield Woods". Rather than use a grid plan, civil engineer Albert E. Wheeler, following the suggestions made by Frederick Law Olmsted and James R. Croes in 1876, designed a street plan which followed the contours of the land and preserved as much of the wooded areas as possible. The first house was begun in 1910 and finished in 1911; by the beginning of

2376-547: The late 17th century, Frederick Philipse , the lord of Philipse Manor in Westchester County, received permission to construct a bridge across Spuyten Duyvil Creek and charge tolls. "King's Bridge", located roughly south of and parallel to where West 230th Street lies today, opened in 1693. Early in its residential development, Riverdale was a 19th-century estate district where many of Manhattan's moguls built their country estates; for example, in northern Riverdale, what

2430-484: The neighborhood began in the latter half of the 19th century once the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad came through. The tracks originally crossed Spuyten Duyvil Creek and into Manhattan on the west side, but Cornelius Vanderbilt wanted to consolidate his railroad operations into one terminal. He had tracks laid along the north side of the Harlem River so that trains coming south from Albany could join with

2484-526: The neighborhood. To this day, Riverdale continues to maintain its character as an affluent enclave in the city of New York. The rich history of Riverdale has led to the creation of the Riverdale Historic District. In May 2009, the FBI ran a sting operation to prevent a bombing plot in which two Riverdale synagogues were the suggested targets. This followed a Molotov cocktail attack in 2000 on

2538-478: The northwestern portion of the New York City borough of the Bronx . Riverdale, which had a population of 47,850 as of the 2000 United States Census , contains the city's northernmost point at the College of Mount Saint Vincent . Riverdale's boundaries are disputed, but it is commonly agreed to be bordered by Yonkers to the north, Van Cortlandt Park and Broadway to the east, the Kingsbridge neighborhood to

2592-561: The population of Riverdale was 27,860, a change of −153 (−0.5%) from the 28,013 counted in 2000 . Covering an area of 1,139.68 acres (461.21 ha), the neighborhood had a population density of 24.4 inhabitants per acre (15,600/sq mi; 6,000/km ). The racial makeup of the neighborhood was 67.5% (18,794) White , 7.7% (2,136) African American , 0.1% (26) Native American , 5.3% (1,468) Asian , 0% (4) Pacific Islander , 0.3% (91) from other races , and 1.6% (446) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.6% (4,895) of

2646-538: The population. The neighborhood has a substantial Jewish presence. In 2003, a majority of the Jewish population in the Bronx lived in Riverdale. The entirety of Community District 8, which comprises Riverdale, Fieldston, and Kingsbridge, had 102,927 inhabitants as of NYC Health 's 2018 Community Health Profile, with an average life expectancy of 80.9 years. This is about the same as the median life expectancy of 81.2 for all New York City neighborhoods. Most inhabitants are youth and middle-aged adults: 20% are between

2700-410: The same time period. Riverdale's rate of elementary school student absenteeism is about the same as the rest of New York City. In Riverdale, 20% of elementary school students missed twenty or more days per school year , higher than the citywide average of 20%. Additionally, 78% of high school students in Riverdale graduate on time, higher than the citywide average of 75%. The public schools are

2754-720: The smaller apartment buildings and single family residences there. Despite the protests, the building, which did not require a hearing to be approved, was built at its intended height. Points of interest in the neighborhood include the Hillside Residential Enclave on Ladd Road and the James Strain House, both listed by the AIA Guide to New York City ; the Monastery of the Visitation on Arlington Avenue at West 256th Street;

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2808-543: The southeast, either the Harlem River or the Spuyten Duyvil neighborhood to the south, and the Hudson River to the west. Riverdale Avenue is the primary north–south thoroughfare through Riverdale. The neighborhood is part of Bronx Community District 8 , and its ZIP Codes include 10463 and 10471. The area is patrolled by the 50th Precinct of the New York City Police Department . Legend states that in 1664, Anthony Van Corlaer (later determined to be

2862-509: The wider development of Riverdale, housing consisted of large, architecturally distinguished mansions built in the early 20th century, mostly in Georgian- and Tudor-revival styles, which recall scenes of "rural Connecticut" rather than the city. These are mostly concentrated in the Fieldston section of Riverdale, known as the estate area. In addition, more affordable pre-war buildings and smaller houses are scattered throughout Riverdale. The 1950s saw

2916-704: Was established in North Riverdale by the Permanent Mission of the USSR to the United Nations (now the Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the UN) to house diplomats and their families. The 20-story building was constructed from the top down, with the upper floors built first. By the 1980s, most of the apartment buildings that were owned by single landlords and rented, were converted into cooperatives. Unlike most of

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