Fieldston, Bronx

Fieldston is a privately owned affluent neighborhood in the Riverdale section of the northwestern part of the New York City borough of the Bronx. It is bounded by Manhattan College Parkway to the south, Henry Hudson Parkway to the west, 250th Street to the north, and Broadway to the east. It is noted for its rural atmosphere, large houses and abundance of trees. The majority of the neighborhood is included in the Fieldston Historic District, designated by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission in 2006.

Fieldston
Neighborhood of the Bronx
Location in New York City
Coordinates: 40.894°N 73.903°W / 40.894; -73.903
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CityNew York City
BoroughThe Bronx
Community DistrictBronx 8
Area
  Total0.426 sq mi (1.10 km2)
Population
 (2011)
  Total3,292
  Density7,700/sq mi (3,000/km2)
Economics
  Median income$91,862
ZIP Codes
10471
Area code718, 347, 929, and 917
Websitewww.fieldston.nyc

One of New York City’s most upscale neighborhoods, Fieldston is home to two of the three prestigious "Hill Schools", the Horace Mann School and the Ethical Culture Fieldston School; the third, Riverdale Country School, lies just outside Fieldston to the north. Manhattan College is located on Manhattan College Parkway, the neighborhood's southern boundary.

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