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Mobile users, you may need to rotate your device or click the + sign above to see the full list of neighborhoods. I’ve only just begun my explorations of Riverdale, The Bronx. However, I will be returning in the future for a dedicated tour of this neighborhood, so please keep checking the Updates page and my YouTube channel! Riverdale - The Bronx - NYC - Neighborhood Map Riverdale is a serene and affluent neighborhood located in the northwest part of the Bronx, New York City. Known for its scenic beauty, historic architecture, and strong sense of community, Riverdale offers a suburban-like atmosphere within the boundaries of the bustling city. The neighborhood of Riverdale in the Bronx got its name from its proximity to the Hudson River. The name "Riverdale" reflects its location along the banks of the Hudson River, which flows along the western edge of the neighborhood. Riverdale was originally a rural area with large estates and farmland, and its name emerged due to its scenic locati

RIVERDALE The Bronx View fullsize Geographic Setting Bounded by West 254th Street to the north, the Henry Hudson Parkway to the east, West 232nd Street to the south, and the Hudson River to the west, Riverdale occupies the northwestern crown of the Bronx—a landscape of steep bluffs, winding roads, and commanding river vistas that has long been synonymous with elegance, greenery, and quiet affluence. Perched high above the Hudson, the neighborhood unfolds along a series of terraces descending toward the river, its streets shaded by century-old oaks and elms. From the Henry Hudson Parkway westwa

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