Being a Yankee fan is practically a requirement for living so close to the stadium. But even during the off-season, locals find lots to keep them busy, from shopping at mom-and-pop shops, to visiting local parks and restaurants, to playing dominos with friends out on the sidewalk, to strolling the historic Grand Concourse boulevard. One of three subsections of the Concourse neighborhood in the southwestern part of the Bronx (the others are West Concourse and East Concourse), Concourse Village is home to the Bronx Museum of the Arts. This soulful community, where neighbors know your name, is primarily residential, with good schools and lots of public transportation.

Riverdale’s role at the turn of the 19th century as a summer retreat for wealthy New Yorkers is still evidenced by the well-preserved estates along the Hudson River. Also lining the river are several public parks and gardens, including Riverdale Park and Wave Hill, once home to Mark Twain and later, Theodore Roosevelt. As you move east along this three square-mile neighborhood, you’ll find a variety of housing options, shops providing everyday necessities, and restaurants for every budget and taste. The No. 1 subway line stops in Riverdale and you can hop on Metro-North and be at Grand Central Terminal in under half an hour.