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The neighborhood is known for its art deco apartment buildings that linger from the area’s boom in the roaring ’20s.
Over the years, famous Americans like Babe Ruth, Lauren Bacall and David Halberstam have lived in Grand Concourse.
Bronx historian Lloyd Ultan, 77, has been studying the borough for 20 years and calls Grand Concourse “a little bit of Park Avenue in the Bronx.”
Its digs are spacious, he said, designed to attract wealthy New Yorkers in the 1920s.
Increasing its lure to new residents, the area offers a 35-minute commute to midtown.
Today, one-bedrooms rent for around $1,350, and sell for about $115,000 to $250,000, according to Chyann Sapp, a real estate agent with Citi Habitats. Two-beds rent for about $1,650 and sell for $185,000 to 250,000, she said.
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For those who love their city parks, Grand Concourse is home to the iconic Joyce Kilmer Park and its Heinrich Heine Fountain (aka the Lorelei Fountain), constructed in the late 19th century. The park is small, but offers beautiful views of Yankee Stadium and The Bronx Supreme Court.
Nearby is the Franz Sigel Park, which is loaded with trees and has a baseball field, a playground and a dog run.
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“This neighborhood has seen resurgence in the last few years,” said José Rodriguez, district manager for the local Community Board 4. “It’s a great place to live and work.”Rodriguez said Grand Concourse is becoming more diverse, and specifically noted its growing West African population. The range of cultures gives Grand Concourse character, he said.
Beautification projects are also happening in the neighborhood, he added.
“My favorite thing about the Grand Concourse is definitely the architecture, transportation, safety improvements and also the people,” he said.
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To rent
860 Grand Concourse #3I Two beds, one bath; $2,200 per month
185 E. 162nd St. #5G One bed, one bath; $1,500 per month
1692 Grand Concourse #32 Two beds, one bath; $1,560 per month
To buy
1020 Grand Concourse #18P Two beds, one bath; $299,000
860 Grand Concourse #4D One bed, one bath; $170,000
825 Walton Ave. #5G One bed, one bath; $199,000
2015 Grand concourse market data as of October 19:
Median sales price: $172,500
Number of units on market: 263
Median rental price: $1,483
Number of rentals on market: 170
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— Sam’s Soul Food Restaurant Bar and Lounge, 598 Grand Concourse
This comfy restaurant serves classic soul food dishes like smothered pork chops and yams. They also cater and serve drinks. Samssoulfood.com
— Giovanni, 579 Grand Concourse
Order wine or cocktails to go with your pastas and pizzas. Giovanninyc.com
— CityView Diner Restaurant: 901 Sheridan Ave.
Right by the Bronx Criminal Court, this diner has breakfast and lunch staples for anyone on a lunch break. Prices are great and so is the bacon. 718-588-0550
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— Mullaly Park, Jerome Avenue and 164th Street
Families and nature lovers living in Grand Concourse enjoy sunny days at this local park. It’s small, but the space has basketball courts, a skate park, a playground and a pool. Nycgovparks.org
— Yankee Stadium, 1 E. 161st St.
A New York classic — even if you’re not a baseball fan, the new stadium is famous for fun games. It also has restaurants, a museum and a gift ship. Mlb.com
— The Bronx Museum of the Arts, 1040 Grand Concourse.
This cultural institution makes art accessible to Bronx residents with its free entry. Bronxmuseum.org
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Vega Alta Sports Bar, 880 Gerard Ave,
The perfect spot to grab a drink before catching a Yankee game. 718-992-2445
Yankee Tavern, 72 E. 161st St.
A local favorite: Whether or not it’s a game day, residents and visitors love to stop in for a drink at this laid back spot. 718-292-6130
Billy’s Sports Bar, 856 River Ave.
Another hotspot for Yankee fans that’s great for a beer and a burger. Billyssportsbar-hub.com
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— Concourse Plaza, East 161st Street between Concourse Village east and west
Amidst all the neighborhood action, this shopping plaza has a movie theater, a supermarket and Payless.
— Bronx Borough Hall Greenmarket, 161st Street and Grand Concourse
This small produce market is open every Tuesday from 8-4 p.m. until Nov. 24. It’s a city-run effort to get New Yorkers to put more fruits and veggies in their diet. Grownyc.org
— Thriftland USA, 110 E. 153rd St.
Residents on a budget can find what they need at this thrift and consignment shop. 718-292-8798
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Often termed the epicenter of the South Bronx, locals describe Grand Concourse as a bustling community packed with fun things to do and pretty places to live.
The Grand Concourse, the nabe’s namesake, was designed by the French railroad engineer Louis Risse, who modeled it after the Champs-Élysées in Paris. It opened to traffic in 1909 and now runs from East 138th Street up to the Mosholu Parkway.
