University Heights North-Fordham sits near Fordham University with affordable housing and the Fordham Road shopping corridor. The 4/B/D trains provide express access to Midtown.
University Heights North-Fordham sits near Fordham University with affordable housing and the Fordham Road shopping corridor. The 4/B/D trains provide express access to Midtown.
Did you know?
Fordham University's campus contains the original stone from the 1846 Rose Hill Manor, and its iconic Ram mascot dates back to 1925.
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Housing cost
$227 / sq ft
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University Heights offers a modest but solid lineup of playgrounds for a neighborhood this size — you've got Devoe Park (with two play areas), Riverbend Playground, and St. James Park Playground all within easy reach. The green space isn't sprawling, and there's no waterfront or major park to anchor the area, but what's here is well-distributed and gets the job done for everyday outdoor time.
Schools & early education
University Heights and Fordham offer a deep bench of public options with real variety — zoned elementary schools like P.S. 310 Marble Hill and P.S. 246 Poe Center serve the core, while I.S. 206 Ann Mersereau handles middle schoolers. The charter scene adds two Brilla schools, and a handful of private and specialized programs round things out. It's not a curated private school corridor, but families here have real options across governance types without crossing borough lines.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is University Heights (North)-Fordham a good neighborhood for families?
- University Heights (North)-Fordham scores 47/100 for families on Motley — near the middle of the pack citywide. The Family Fit score blends safety, schools, parks, cost of living, and community.
- Is University Heights (North)-Fordham safe?
- University Heights (North)-Fordham scores 7/100 on safety — toward the lower end citywide. We build the score from NYPD complaint data, normalized by population.
- How are the schools in University Heights (North)-Fordham?
- University Heights (North)-Fordham has 10 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 25/100 for schools — toward the lower end citywide.
- Is University Heights (North)-Fordham affordable?
- University Heights (North)-Fordham scores 32/100 for affordability on Motley — among the pricier parts of the city.
- Which borough is University Heights (North)-Fordham in?
- University Heights (North)-Fordham is a neighborhood in Bronx, New York City.
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