Belmont is the Bronx’s storied Little Italy, where the Arthur Avenue corridor hums with old-world food shops and new-wave cafés, all championed by Bronx Little Italy. In Bronx County, the neighborhood places you moments from two of the city’s premier green escapes: the immersive Bronx Zoo and the landmark New York Botanical Garden, perfect for weekend wanders or quick study breaks.
Education anchors the area. Families appreciate neighborhood schools such as P.S. 32 The Belmont School and the college-going culture created by nearby Fordham University at Rose Hill. Older students can tap specialized programs at Belmont Preparatory High School, housed along the Fordham Road education campus, while libraries and cultural institutions just over in Fordham expand learning opportunities.
Daily life here feels delightfully local. Fresh pasta, wood-fired bread, and market produce turn errands into rituals; the Arthur Avenue Retail Market buzzes, and seasonal celebrations like Ferragosto fill the streets with music. Prewar walk-ups, multifamily homes, and tree-lined side streets offer a range of housing options, with solid convenience to buses, subways, and the Fordham Metro-North hub for quick trips across the borough or into Midtown.
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