Fordham Hill
District of University Heights
in Bronx County of New York, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.860 and -73.909 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 51' 36" and W -73° 54' 33"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 06:01 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
11:47 am and 1:57 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

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Delve into Fordham Hill

The district Fordham Hill of University Heights in Bronx County (New York) is a district located in United States about 215 mi north-east of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 18°C / 64 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 60 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 40%
Air Pressure 1026 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

14°C (57 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

16°C (61 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

22°C (72 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Luxury Suites Upper West Brownstone

Address
3,4 mi
Lenox Ave and 136th Street
10030 New York
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Opera House Hotel

Address
3,1 mi
436 East 149th Street
10455 New York
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Mi Casa Tu Casa

Address
3,0 mi
143 East 150th St
10451 Bronx
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Park Ave North

Address
3,9 mi
65 East 129th Street
10035 New York
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


La Maison d'Art

Address
3,7 mi
259 W 132nd St
10030 New York
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Sugar Hill Harlem Inn

Address
3,3 mi
460 W 141st St
10031 New York
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


New York Renaissance Home and Guest House

Address
3,3 mi
464 West 141st Street
10031 New York
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Sylvan Guest House

Address
2,4 mi
12 Sylvan Terrace
10032 New York
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Market Rentals Uptown

Address
3,1 mi
Uptown
10128 New York
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Market Rentals Downtown Apartments

Address
3,1 mi
Uptown
10128 New York
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Bronx 4 Train Ride Fordham Rd to Bedford Pk

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Length: 34:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: June 05, 2012
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Raising the Broadway Bridge

Published: August 04, 2008
Length: 55:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TransferPoint9346

Viewed from the Marble Hill-225th Street station, the Broadway Bridge is raised to allow a pair of tugboats to pass. The tugboats were hauling two barges used to transport retired subway cars...


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Published: April 15, 2008
Length: 50:00 min
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A 1 train leaves the 207th Street Yard.


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Published: December 12, 2012
Length: 00:00 min
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Published: April 19, 2010
Length: 43:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS BRIDGE

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Marble Hill (Metro-North station)

The Marble Hill (also known as Marble Hill – West 225th Street) Metro-North Railroad station serves the residents of the Marble Hill neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City via the Hudson Line and is one of four express stations on that line south of Croton–Harmon seeing most trains minus peak hour trains to/from Poughkeepsie. It is 9.8 miles from Grand Central Terminal and travel time to Grand Central is about 21 minutes.

Located at 40.8743, -73.9109 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Metro-North Railroad stations in New York, Stations along New York Central Railroad lines, Transportation in Manhattan, U.S. Route 9

University Heights (Metro-North station)

The University Heights (also known as University Heights – West 207th Street) Metro-North Railroad station serves residents of the University Heights neighborhood of the Bronx, New York City, via the Hudson Line. Trains leave for Manhattan every 25 to 35 minutes on weekdays. It is 8.69 miles from Grand Central Terminal, and travel time to Grand Central is approximately 19 minutes. It is located between the Harlem River and the Major Deegan Expressway.

Located at 40.8614, -73.9147 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Metro-North Railroad stations in New York, Stations along New York Central Railroad lines, Transportation in the Bronx

Kingsbridge Road (IRT Jerome Avenue Line)

Kingsbridge Road is a rehabilitated local station on the elevated IRT Jerome Avenue Line of the New York City Subway. Located at the intersection of Kingsbridge Road and Jerome Avenue in the Bronx, it is served by the 4 train at all times. It is a typical IRT elevated station, except for an extra exit on the southbound side. The Kingsbridge Armory rises immediately to the west of the station. The station has three tracks and two side platforms.

Located at 40.8674, -73.8974 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
IRT Jerome Avenue Line stations, New York City Subway stations in the Bronx, Railway stations opened in 1917

Fordham Road (IRT Jerome Avenue Line)

Fordham Road is a local station on the IRT Jerome Avenue Line of the New York City Subway. Located at the intersection of Fordham Road and Jerome Avenue in the Bronx, it is served by the 4 train at all times. It has old style signs painted over and covered up with new style signs, and features new fare control railings as a crossunder. The station has a wooden mezzanine, and two extra exits. The station has three tracks and two side platforms.

Located at 40.8627, -73.9011 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
IRT Jerome Avenue Line stations, New York City Subway stations in the Bronx, Railway stations opened in 1917

183rd Street (IRT Jerome Avenue Line)

183rd Street is a rehabilitated local station on the elevated IRT Jerome Avenue Line of the New York City Subway. Located at the intersection of 183rd Street and Jerome Avenue in the Bronx, it is served by the 4 train at all times. The station has old style signs painted over and covered up with new style signs, and features new fare control railings as a crossunder. The station has a wooden mezzanine, and two extra exits. There are three tracks and two side platforms.

Located at 40.8583, -73.904 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
IRT Jerome Avenue Line stations, New York City Subway stations in the Bronx, Railway stations opened in 1917

Burnside Avenue (IRT Jerome Avenue Line)

Burnside Avenue is an express station on the IRT Jerome Avenue Line of the New York City Subway. Located at the intersection of Burnside and Jerome Avenues in the Bronx, it is served by the 4 train at all times. It is the only express station with three tracks and two island platforms on the elevated portion of the Jerome Avenue Line. (The only other express station on the Jerome Avenue Line is the underground 149th Street – Grand Concourse station.

Located at 40.8537, -73.9074 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
IRT Jerome Avenue Line stations, New York City Subway stations in the Bronx, Railway stations opened in 1917

Monroe College

Monroe College is a for-profit college with campuses in the Bronx and New Rochelle in the U.S. state of New York and in the Caribbean nation of St. Lucia. The college is named after James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States. Mildred King founded the "Monroe School of Business" in 1933 at 1940 Boston Post Road in the Bronx. The first class consisted of seven students in four classrooms. By 1936 after Henry Jerome joined the school had 145 students.

Located at 40.8639, -73.9004 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1933, Universities and colleges in New York City, Universities and colleges in Westchester County, New York, For-profit universities and colleges in the United States, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Universities and colleges in the Bronx

Fordham, Bronx

Fordham is a neighborhood of New York City, United States, located at the west side of Bronx County. The neighborhood is part of Bronx Community Board 5. It is bordered by Fordham Road to the north, Southern Boulevard to the east, East 161st Street to the south, and Jerome Avenue to the west. The neighborhood's primary thoroughfare is Fordham Road; its main rapid transit line is the IND Concourse Line, operating under the Grand Concourse, with the IRT Jerome Avenue Line on its western border.

Located at 40.8593, -73.8985 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighborhoods in the Bronx, Fordham University, Fordham, Bronx

Bronx Community College

The Bronx Community College of The City University of New York (BXCC) is a community college in the City University of New York system located in the University Heights neighborhood of The Bronx.

Located at 40.8578, -73.9122 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
City University of New York, Educational institutions established in 1957, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Universities and colleges in the Bronx, Community colleges in New York, National Historic Landmarks in New York

Broadway Bridge (Manhattan)

The Broadway Bridge in New York City crosses the Harlem River Ship Canal between Inwood on Manhattan Island and Marble Hill, also originally part of the island, but separated from it by the ship canal; it is still part of the borough of Manhattan. The bridge is named because it carries Broadway, which is designated as US 9 here. The bridge also carries the IRT Broadway – Seventh Avenue Line above the road.

Located at 40.8736, -73.9111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Vertical lift bridges, Bridges in New York City, Bridges completed in 1962, Bridges completed in 1895, U.S. Route 9, Bridges in Manhattan, Road bridges in New York, Road-rail bridges in the United States, Railroad bridges in New York, Bridges on the U.S. Highway System, Inwood, Manhattan

Marble Hill – 225th Street (IRT Broadway – Seventh Avenue Line)

Marble Hill – 225th Street is a local station on the IRT Broadway – Seventh Avenue Line of the New York City Subway. Located at the intersection of Broadway and 225th Street in Marble Hill, Manhattan, it is served by the 1 train at all times.

Located at 40.874, -73.91 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
IRT Broadway – Seventh Avenue Line stations, U.S. Route 9, New York City Subway stations in Manhattan, Railway stations opened in 1907

215th Street (IRT Broadway – Seventh Avenue Line)

215th Street is a local station on the IRT Broadway – Seventh Avenue Line of the New York City Subway. Located at the intersection of 215th Street and Tenth Avenue in the Manhattan neighborhood of Inwood, it is served by the 1 train at all times. This elevated station, opened on March 16, 1906, has two side platforms and three tracks with the center track not used in revenue service.

Located at 40.8695, -73.9151 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
IRT Broadway – Seventh Avenue Line stations, New York City Subway stations in Manhattan, Railway stations opened in 1906

207th Street (IRT Broadway – Seventh Avenue Line)

207th Street is a local station on the IRT Broadway – Seventh Avenue Line of the New York City Subway. Located at the intersection of 207th Street and 10th Avenue in the Manhattan neighborhood of Inwood, it is served by the 1 train at all times. This elevated station, opened on March 16, 1906, has two side platforms and three tracks with the center track not used in revenue service.

Located at 40.8644, -73.9189 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
IRT Broadway – Seventh Avenue Line stations, New York City Subway stations in Manhattan, Railway stations opened in 1906

WNYU-FM

WNYU-FM is a college radio station owned and operated by New York University. Until 2004, it served lower Manhattan and surrounding areas, but thanks to a new booster, it now broadcasts to the tri-state region. The station can be heard on 89.1 FM at 8,300 watts from 4pm until 1am on weekdays, and on the Internet 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at wnyu. org. The stream can also be found in iTunes Radio under the Eclectic genre. WNYU is run entirely by university students.

Located at 40.8572, -73.9133 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
College radio stations in New York, New York University, Radio stations established in 1980

University Heights, Bronx

University Heights is a low-income neighborhood of the West Bronx in New York City. The neighborhood is part of Bronx Community Board 5 and Bronx Community Board 7. Its boundaries, starting from the north and moving clockwise, are: West 190th Street to the north, Jerome Avenue to the east, West Burnside Avenue to the south, and the Harlem River to the west. University Avenue is the primary thoroughfare in University Heights.

Located at 40.8601, -73.9093 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighborhoods in the Bronx, Populated places in New York with Hispanic majority populations

Kingsbridge Heights, Bronx

Kingsbridge Heights is a working class residential neighborhood geographically located in the northwest Bronx, New York City. The neighborhood is part of Bronx Community Board 8. Its boundaries are Van Cortlandt Park to the north, Jerome Avenue to the east, Kingsbridge Road to the south, and the Major Deegan Expressway to the west. Sedgwick Avenue is the primary thoroughfare through Kingsbridge Heights. Zip codes include 10463 and 10468.

Located at 40.8723, -73.9007 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighborhoods in the Bronx

University Heights Bridge

The University Heights Bridge crosses the Harlem River, connecting West 207th Street in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan to West Fordham Road in the University Heights section of the Bronx. The bridge is operated and maintained by the New York City Department of Transportation. The bridge carries two lanes of traffic in each direction, along with a sidewalk on the south side of the bridge. It may have once carried the now-decommissioned New York State Route 9X.

Located at 40.8628, -73.915 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in New York City, Swing bridges in the United States, Bridges completed in 1908, Bridges in the Bronx, Road bridges in New York, Inwood, Manhattan, Bridges in Manhattan

Fordham Road

Fordham Road is a major street in The Bronx borough of New York City. It runs east-west from the Harlem River to Bronx Park. This street runs through the neighborhood of University Heights, divides Fordham from Fordham-Bedford and finally runs along the northern border of Belmont. It begins at its eastern point as a continuation of Pelham Parkway and at its western point, continues over the University Heights Bridge into Manhattan, where it runs as West 207th Street.

Located at 40.8623, -73.8989 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Streets in the Bronx, U.S. Route 1

University Woods

University Woods is a small woodland park in the University Heights neighborhood in the borough of the Bronx, overlooking the Harlem River crested between Sedgwick and Cedar Avenues in New York City. After having been named "the city's worst park" by the New Yorkers for Parks in the years 2003–2006, a restoration project was begun in 2008 by the Friends of the Woods organization, with a $500,000 grant from Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

Located at 40.8589, -73.915 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Parks in the Bronx

Jerome Avenue

Jerome Avenue is one of the longest thoroughfares in the New York City borough of the Bronx, New York, United States. The road is 5.6 miles (9 km) long and stretches from Highbridge general area to Woodlawn. Both of these termini are with the Major Deegan Expressway which runs parallel to the west. Most of the elevated IRT Jerome Avenue Line runs along Jerome Avenue. The Cross Bronx Expressway interchanges with Jerome and the Deegan.

Located at 40.8617, -73.9018 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Streets in the Bronx

Sedgwick Avenue

Sedgwick Avenue is a major street in the Bronx, New York City. It runs roughly parallel to Jerome Avenue, the Major Deegan Expressway, and University Avenue. Sedgwick Avenue is one of the longest streets in the western part of the Bronx, running from Mosholu Parkway at the north to Macombs Dam Bridge at its southern end, very near Yankee Stadium. A smaller Sedgwick Avenue continues into Yonkers, north of Van Cortlandt Park and east of the Saw Mill River Parkway.

Located at 40.8604, -73.9113 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Streets in the Bronx

Burton Arms Apartments

Burton Arms Apartments was an edifice completed in December 1922, located at 2115 Walton Avenue and 181st Street (Manhattan) in the Bronx. The building was one block from Lexington Avenue (Manhattan)-Jerome Avenue. Advertised as the most beautiful apartment house in New York City, it could be reached via the 6th Avenue (Manhattan) - 9th Avenue (Manhattan) subway or the L at Burnside Avenue. 3,4, or 5 room rentals were available.

Located at 40.8553, -73.905 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1922 establishments in the United States, Residential buildings in the Bronx, New York City cultural history, History of New York City

New York Velodrome

The New York Velodrome was a state-of-the-art bicycle track at 225th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. It was one of the largest velodromes in the world.

Located at 40.874, -73.91 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Velodromes in the United States, Defunct sports venues in Manhattan, Cycle racing in the United States

St. Nicholas of Tolentine's Church (Bronx, New York)

The Church of St. Nicholas of Tolentine is a Roman Catholic parish church under the authority of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, located at Fordham Road at University Avenue, Bronx, New York City. The substantial stone twin-towered is deemed "The Cathedral of the Bronx."

Located at 40.8625, -73.906 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Gothic Revival architecture in New York, Religious organizations established in 1906, Religious buildings completed in 1907, Roman Catholic churches completed in 1927, Roman Catholic churches in New York, Churches in the Bronx, Augustinian churches, Educational institutions established in 1907, Private middle schools in New York City, Roman Catholic elementary schools in New York City, Schools in the Bronx

Campbell Sports Center

The Campbell Sports Center, currently under construction on Columbia University's Baker Field Athletics Complex, is a design by Steven Holl and senior partner Chris McVoy. Sited on the corner of West 218th street and Broadway, the Campbell Sports Center aims to forms an inviting new gateway to the Baker Athletics Complex, the primary athletics facility for the University’s outdoor sports program.

Located at 40.8717, -73.9142 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in Manhattan, Columbia University, 2012 establishments in New York, Inwood, Manhattan

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