Yonkers, New York

Sublimebaby
7mo ago
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I have lived on the waterfront for the past 6 years (still there). I’m in the older “luxury” buildings so the prices are more reasonable then the brand new ones. I love it. I’m seconds from the entrance to metro north. I feel safe. But honestly the farther you get from the train station, idk but that’s more about being a lady and not as much foot traffic. Never had any significant building issues.

So I guess your mileage will vary. Obviously everyone has an opinion.

I’m a married childless 40 yo.

MrSmithLDN
7mo ago
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I live 4 miles north in Dobbs Ferry but go to Yonkers several times a week for shopping and biking/running on the South County Trail. Yonkers covers a large area and is very diverse, from tree lined avenues with older houses to the modern apartments along the river near the northern border with Hastings. If you have the time, riding a bike along the South County Trail is a lovely (green) outing deep in the woods. There are some very nice houses around Bryn Mawr (Palmer Rd). The southwest part of town has older, dense development and is more industrial but there is an excellent 24 hour bakery (Orza) in New Main St. also, Yonkers is one of the few locations in Westchester with frequent bus service on a number of routes. The BeeLine runs modern buses and has good and frequent connections to the MTA #1 line at Van Cortland/242nd st. I want to visit the Hudson River Museum and the Untermyer Gardens. Lastly, I think it’s fair to say that the people of Yonkers have a welcoming attitude to newcomers. Mayor Spanno has said (I’m paraphrasing) that we’re all immigrants!

MrSmithLDN
7mo ago
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I live 4 miles north in Dobbs Ferry but go to Yonkers several times a week for shopping and biking/running on the South County Trail. Yonkers covers a large area and is very diverse, from tree lined avenues with older houses to the modern apartments along the river near the northern border with Hastings. If you have the time, riding a bike along the South County Trail is a lovely (green) outing deep in the woods. There are some very nice houses around Bryn Mawr (Palmer Rd). The southwest part of town has older, dense development and is more industrial but there is an excellent 24 hour bakery (Orza) in New Main St. also, Yonkers is one of the few locations in Westchester with frequent bus service on a number of routes. The BeeLine runs modern buses and has good and frequent connections to the MTA #1 line at Van Cortland/242nd st. I want to visit the Hudson River Museum and the Untermyer Gardens. Lastly, I think it’s fair to say that the people of Yonkers have a welcoming attitude to newcomers. Mayor Spanno has said (I’m paraphrasing) that we’re all immigrants!

foreverkristina
7mo ago
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Omg my sister lives here and I’m at her place all the time! She’s at Alexander Crossing the newest property it’s absolutely gorgeous however overall neighborhood has pros and cons

Pros

Gorgeous building and all of the amenities are perfect other than the pool which is on year 2 of not being renovated!

Close to metro north

Relatively safe never felt weird walking home late night just be aware

Cons

Awful food options if you’re someone who doesn’t drive you’re in trouble because Uber eats and door dash is trash 🚮 in this area I live in an older building walking distance from the area and it’s not great at all!

Supermarkets - the shop rite is the only real grocery store in the area and it is an absolutely nightmare again needing the car you’re gonna have to drive out

I feel Yonkers wants to make this area place a mini Manhattan but it falls short you’re still very adjacent to the hood and although the area is still developing I’m not sure how long it will take to be up to par with white plains or downtown Stamford

Living in Westchester County, NY: The pros and cons [my honest opinion]