The Neighborhood
Living in the Bronx
Fordham University
Beginning just north of East Fordham Road, a few blocks from each of the four properties, Fordham University’s main Rose Hill campus spans over 93 acres. As one of the top colleges in the country, Fordham serves as a renowned research institution with a diverse array of graduate and undergraduate programs. Men and women from all 50 US states and over 68 countries make up the total 15,000 students representing a vast variety of backgrounds. Most students do their best to live close to campus, and university housing only serves about 44% of students at Rose Hill, adding significant demand for housing.
Little Italy/The Bronx
In addition to the tremendous parks in the area (Bronx Park, the Zoo, and Botanical Garden, and Central Parks), residents are in close proximity to some of New York City's most famous cultural landmarks, such as the Paradise Theater and the real Little Italy on Arthur Avenue. The residential demand and exciting cultural institutions have fueled development of restaurants, bars, and shops. Additionally, public safety is the university’s top priority in order to ensure the well-being of the entire Fordham community. Nightly shuttles run frequently in Rose Hill and there are officers on duty 24/7.
St. Barnabas Hospital
St Barnabas Hospital (SBH) is a 422-bed, non for profit hospital located i the heart of the Bronx. St. Barnabas is a major provider of ambulatory care services, with more than 400,000 outpatient visits annually. Their primary care physicians, specialists and sub-specialists offer a full scope of healthcare services to meet patients’ changing healthcare needs. SBH has achieved designation as an NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home, which means that patients benefit from the newest and best model of care available. They not only have their own personal doctor, they have a whole healthcare team dedicated to their care.
Arthur Avenue
Arthur Avenue, aka New York City's “real Little Italy,” is known not only for its authentic and delicious Italian food but for its old-world charm, community pride and welcoming atmosphere. Guests from across the globe come to sample the tastes and traditions of this extraordinary community, home to numerous businesses that are still owned and operated by the same families that started them over a century ago. “Nearly every shop on Arthur Avenue is already some sort of institution,” as one writer put it. The neighborhood is supported by thousands of regional and local shoppers as well as domestic and international tourists every year, making it one of the busiest and best-known communities of NYC.
