Getting Around

The freedom to go places and experience the joy of it all.

Aerial shot of the river near Fordham Hill.

With surprising accessibility to surrounding neighborhoods and boroughs of NYC, as well as Westchester, Upstate NY, and beyond, Fordham Hill is well located for both work and leisure activities. And with easy access to public transportation and major highways, Fordham Hill gives you the freedom to go places and do things that add enjoyment to your life, and your entire family.

Public transportation and the highways right outside the gate provide residents with greater accessibility to work, education, and recreation, including short commutes to Manhattan and other boroughs, or getaways to Westchester and Upstate NY.

Compared to other communities with limited access to subway lines, Fordham Hill provides a greater level of convenience and accessibility.

Going up

Convenience and accessibility is at the heart of life on the Hill.

Metro-North train station platform

Public Transit

  • Walking distance to Metro-North Harlem and New Haven train lines
  • B12, BX12 SBS and BXM 3 Express bus stops are right outside of our gates
NYC yellow taxi cab in Manhattan

By Car

  • Located within a few miles to major highways including the Major Deegan, I-95, Sheridan Expressway, Bronx River Parkway, Henry Hudson Parkway, Hutchinson Parkway, Mosholo Parkway, Saw Mill River Parkway
  • Just minutes from the George Washington Bridge, Triboro Bridge, Madison Avenue Bridge, Throgs Neck Bridge and the Whitestone Bridge
Airplane in flight

Local Airports

  • Within 30 minutes to LaGuardia Airport
  • Within 45 minutes to Newark Liberty International Airport
Table of people dining at the local beer hall.

Dining & Entertainment

Whether you enjoy browsing colorful food markets overflowing with salamis and sausages, or feasting on great dishes at some of the most trendy bistros and restaurants around, we’ve got what you’re savoring ...
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Fordham Hill

Near the greatest recreational and cultural enrichment activities New York offers.

At nearly 6,000 acres, the areas surrounding Fordham Hill contain more green space than any other urban area in the country.

Van Cortlandt Park

Covers nearly two square miles and has boating, horseback riding, cricket, golf, picnicking, and tennis. The oldest public golf course in America, Van Cortlandt Golf Club, celebrated its centennial in 1995 and features excellent greens, tight fairways, challenging water hazards, and a lakeside clubhouse.

Giraffe at the Bronx Zoo

Museums and Other Attractions

There are more than 60 landmarks and historic districts in the Bronx
University Woods
The Bronx Zoo
Roberto Clemente State Park
Yankee Stadium
Edgar Allan Poe Cottage
Van Cortlandt House Museum
Little Italy
Orchard Beach
The Floating Pool

Van Cortlandt Park

Covers nearly two square miles and has boating, horseback riding, cricket, golf, picnicking, and tennis. The oldest public golf course in America, Van Cortlandt Golf Club, celebrated its centennial in 1995 and features excellent greens, tight fairways, challenging water hazards, and a lakeside clubhouse.

The New York Botanical Garden

features 27 specialty gardens that span 250 acres of colorful flowers, shrubs and lush trees including a prized 50-acre forest, the largest remnant of woodland that once covered all of New York City.

Palisades

Take a drive through Kingsbridge Heights, or along the mighty Hudson River where the dramatic Palisades (cliffs on the west bank of the Hudson River) provide the backdrop to the neighborhood of Riverdale, a hilly enclave of estates.

The Met Cloisters

Plan a visit to The Met Cloisters located in Fort Tryon, overlooking the Hudson River in northern Manhattan. A trip into this museum of medieval art will temporarily send you back to the Middle Ages.

Wave Hill

Explore Wave Hill, an acclaimed public garden and cultural institution in a spectacular setting where an 1843 mansion that was once home to Mark Twain, Theodore Roosevelt, and Arturo Toscanini is yours to enjoy.

Local Shopping

Shop for all your needs at the Shops at Marble Hill (walking distance), Riverdale Crossing, or Cross County Shopping Center.  These nearby locations feature stores like Target, Aldi’s, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Zara, Macy’s and restaurants like Applebee’s, Red Lobster and more.