New York, NY

Hunts Point

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$125K - $1.3M
For Sale on Trulia:
8 homes
Rent:
$1.1K - $4.11K
For Rent on Trulia:
133 homes
To Downtown New York:
25 minutes
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What Locals Say about Hunts Point

At least 362 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 89 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 85 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 73 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 73 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 62 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 60 % Say kids play outside

  • 58 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 43 % Say car is needed

  • 43 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 43 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 41 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 38 % Say it's quiet

  • 38 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 37 % Say there are community events

  • 31 % Say there's wildlife

  • 23 % Say parking is easy

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  • Evelyn Vargas
    "I was born and raised in Hunts Point that’s why I’m looking at rentals in this area to come back I know the people here very nice "
  • Trulia User
    "the schools are beautiful and the parks are safely maintained,the children are well behaved, the crossing gusrds are aleart to adults as well as the children"
  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived here majority of my life . And the neighborhood is okay .. it can be way better but it’s okay "
  • Trulia User
    "I've been living on Manida St for 12yrs. I love the Hunts Point area of the Bronx. Anyone would love living here. And the people are the greatest. "
  • Trulia User
    "Hunts Point is not the neighborhood you want to move to especially if you have a family. There’s nothing to consider."
  • Trulia User
    "Back to school , summer tournament is the only thing this neighborhood can provide for these kids . Unless you have after school program , there isn’t much for the kids to look forward to or to do ."
  • Trulia User
    "There are few parks in this area, I live here 4 years and haven’t had no problems with anybody around here."
  • Trulia User
    "there's no parking, 2 big buildings are being built at the moment. the area needs work, there's alot of crime."
  • Trulia User
    "The neighborhood is very community oriented. A bunch of nice local restaurants. Easy access to the highway. "
  • Trulia User
    "It’s very easy to commute anywhere because I have access to buses and trains no matter what direction I’m heading in"
  • Trulia User
    "There are school near by for All ages and lots of medical clinics. The supermarket and all clothes store are near by you don’t need to take a bus or a car to get by"
  • Trulia User
    "some dog owners seem to be pleasant walking their dogs in the neighborhood that doesn't host dog park near by. "
  • Trulia User
    "My community has great access to public transportation the 6 & 2 train, the 6, 5 and 19 bus. It’s certainly not safe and stores in the area are very limited with low quality food choices. "
  • Trulia User
    "my neighbor has a easy to transport and charter and public school available and also save for kids but can of busy for transportation. "
  • Trulia User
    "It has many different ethnicities and there are some nice neighbors. Hunts Point is known as the party borough. "
  • Trulia User
    "The point provides some activities and services for children and youth. The river also has Kayaks during the sumner months. "
  • Edward J. E.
    "Multiple near by puplic transportation. And shopping center is not to far to the point that you can walk."
  • Kevin H.
    "Public transit is convenient in the area. There is easy access to the 2,5 and 6 trains and the bx6 (SBS) and bx19 buses"
  • Kevin H.
    "The neighborhood gives you easy access to the east side of Manhattan. Crosstown travel is difficult. Sometimes there is violence in the area (fights etc.) but overall I feel safe living here."
  • Luis M. .
    "There’s nothing special in this neighborhood. All I see around here is drug addiction and gangbangers. It’s not a safe place to live in."
  • Anthony B.
    "fish parade ,the point 940 garrison Avenue ,Tats cru, balcom deli, fruits & vegetables arts & craftsmanship "
  • Mauri
    "There aren’t really any events that make the neighborhood special that I am aware of. Safety is definitely an issue, I am not comfortable taking my children out to community events. "
  • Theomi R.
    "I lived here for more than 10 years and it’s horrible the school graduation percentile is low and it’s a loud area kids getting hurt I dnt send my kids outside by themselves no matter the age "
  • Mtiffany9310
    "It’s close to public transportation. The 2 train is a 15 min walk away and the 6 train is a 10 min. Walk away. Hunts point also has a unique park with a floating pool"
  • Gaffer811
    "Just mind your own business. Do your daily routine, no one cares. Once you get used to the area , you’ll be alright "
  • Luis
    "Dog owners who are disgusting would love the freedom they have considering that no one picks up after their pets. Aside from that it is disgusting. "
  • Jariadamans2013
    "Their are lots of great things around here, bigs shopping centers playing ground for kids, basketball courts and football playing ground."
  • Luis F. S.
    "More trash than anywhere else I have seen in NYC. Also no dog parks for dogs anywhere near by............"
  • Evans
    "worst place I ever lived...broken into my car 4 times in 7 months,stole my outside mirrors 3 times until I lock with metal sheet."
  • Leslie R.
    "this area is a population explosion about yo happen with 3 major residential developments under way. there is minimal parking, racoons out at night, prostitution element at night due to the truckers and a lot of parks playground development."
  • Bosticteddy739
    "I think wife is up-and-coming neighborhood there’s a lot of people that say before that he is waiting for it to change hello I think it’s changing it’s more expensive rental I still believe the people that live kids went to everything is of the chance to when it’s doing goodbye "

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