Van Nest, Bronx
Neighborhood of the Bronx in New York City / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Van Nest is a working-class neighborhood geographically located in the East Bronx section of the Bronx, New York City. Going clockwise, its boundaries are Bronxdale Avenue to the northeast, the Amtrak tracks to the southeast, and Bronx Park to the west.[3][4] Van Nest predated Morris Park by 20 years and is considered the older of the two communities.[5] Morris Park Avenue and White Plains Road are the primary commercial thoroughfares through Van Nest.
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Coordinates: 40.848°N 73.864°W / 40.848; -73.864 | |
Country | United States |
State | New York |
City | New York City |
Borough | The Bronx |
Community District | Bronx 11[1] |
Named for | Reynier Van Nest |
Area | |
• Total | 1.10 km2 (0.424 sq mi) |
Population (2011)[2] | |
• Total | 13,909 (estimated) |
Economics | |
• Median income | $47,952 |
ZIP Codes | 10460, 10462 |
Area code | 718, 347, 929, and 917 |
Website | www |
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The neighborhood is part of Bronx Community Board 11, and its ZIP Codes include 10460 and 10462. The area is patrolled by the 49th Precinct of the New York City Police Department.[6]