Kingsbridge Heights, Bronx facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kingsbridge Heights
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Neighborhood of the Bronx
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| City |  New York City |
| Borough |  The Bronx |
| Community District | Bronx 8 |
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| ZIP Codes |
10463, 10468
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| Area code | 718, 347, 929, and 917 |
Kingsbridge Heights is a neighborhood in the northwest Bronx, New York City. It's a place where many people live. Its borders are Van Cortlandt Park to the north and Jerome Avenue to the east. To the south is Kingsbridge Road, and to the west is the Major Deegan Expressway. Sedgwick Avenue is the main road that goes through Kingsbridge Heights.
This neighborhood is part of Bronx Community District 8. The ZIP Codes for the area are 10463 and 10468. The New York City Police Department helps keep the area safe.
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People and Community in Kingsbridge Heights
Who Lives in Kingsbridge Heights?
In 2010, about 32,496 people lived in Kingsbridge Heights. This was a small decrease from the year 2000. The neighborhood covers about 300 acres, which means many people live close together.
Kingsbridge Heights is a very diverse neighborhood. Many different groups of people live here. A large number of residents are of Dominican background. There are also many African American, Asian, and White residents. Most people living here rent their homes.
Changes in the Neighborhood
Over the years, some homes in the southern and central parts of Kingsbridge Heights became empty. Today, many of these homes are being fixed up. They are then rented out to new families moving into the area.
Places and Buildings in Kingsbridge Heights
Types of Homes
Kingsbridge Heights has many multi-story homes where several families live. There are also many apartment buildings, especially in the central and southern parts of the neighborhood.
Van Cortlandt Village
In recent years, a northern part of the neighborhood called Van Cortlandt Village has seen new buildings. These include nicer rental apartments and co-op buildings. This area is near the Major Deegan Expressway, the Jerome Park Reservoir, and Van Cortlandt Park. In 2007, a TV channel called MSNBC said Van Cortlandt Village was one of "America's next hot neighborhoods."
There is also a large public housing building called Fort Independence Street-Heath Avenue Houses. It is 21 stories tall.
Famous Landmarks
The Jerome Park Reservoir is a very important landmark here. It was built in 1906 to help supply water to New York City. The reservoir is about 2.2 miles around.
The Kingsbridge Armory is another big building on Kingsbridge Road. It was built on land that used to be a famous horse racetrack called Jerome Park Racetrack. This racetrack was built by Leonard Jerome in 1867. The first big horse race, the Belmont Stakes, happened there. Later, the city bought the land to build the reservoir.
Another interesting building is 2744 Kingsbridge Terrace. It's known as the Castle of Kingsbridge and was built in 1914.
Safety and Services
Kingsbridge Heights has a New York City Fire Department (FDNY) fire station. It's called Engine Co. 81/Ladder Co. 46 and is located at 3025 Bailey Avenue.
Learning and Libraries
Schools in Kingsbridge Heights
The New York City Department of Education runs the public schools here. Kingsbridge Heights has several elementary schools for younger students:
- PS 86 Kingsbridge Heights (for grades PK-6)
- PS 307 Eames Place (for grades K-5)
- PS 310 Marble Hill
- PS 340
- PS 360
There is one middle school for grades 6-8:
- New School for Leadership and Journalism
And several high schools for grades 9-12:
- Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music
- Discovery High School
- High School for Teaching and the Professions
- Kingsbridge International High School
- Marie Curie High School for Nursing, Medicine, and Health
Local Library
The New York Public Library (NYPL) has a branch here called the Jerome Park branch. It's located at 118 Eames Place. The library first opened in 1957 and was updated in 2007.
Getting Around Kingsbridge Heights
Bus Routes
Several MTA Regional Bus Operations bus routes serve Kingsbridge Heights, helping people travel around:
- Bx1: Goes to Riverdale or the Third Avenue–138th Street subway station (6 <6> trains).
- Bx2: Also goes to the Third Avenue–138th Street subway station (6 <6> trains).
- Bx3: Travels to the 238th Street subway station (1 train) or the George Washington Bridge Bus Station.
- Bx9: Connects to Riverdale or the West Farms Square–East Tremont Avenue subway station (2 5 trains).
- Bx10: Goes to Riverdale or the Norwood–205th Street subway station (D train).
- Bx22: Travels to Castle Hill.
- Bx32: Goes to the Third Avenue–138th Street subway station (6 <6> trains).
- BxM3: An express bus that goes to Yonkers or Midtown Manhattan.
Subway Station
The New York City Subway has one station in Kingsbridge Heights:
- Kingsbridge Road station (4 train)
