The Bronx

The Bronx is a borough in the northern part of New York City, covering both densely built residential neighborhoods and large stretches of parkland. The East River and Long Island Sound mark its eastern edge, while the Hudson River defines the western side, giving it clear geographic boundaries within the city.

Jonas Bronck bought around 500 acres from the Dutch West India Company in 1641, creating the first European settlement in what would later carry his name. Over the following centuries, the rural area gradually transformed into a densely populated urban borough and officially joined New York City in 1898.

Baseball fans gather at Yankee Stadium during the season, filling the stands with cheers and creating a neighborhood event that extends beyond the game itself. Families visit the Bronx Zoo and the New York Botanical Garden year-round, treating these green spaces as retreats where city life gives way to nature and quiet walks.

Twelve bridges and several railroad tunnels connect the borough to Manhattan, offering multiple ways to move between the two areas throughout the day. Public transit covers most neighborhoods, making it easy for visitors to reach parks, museums, and residential streets without needing a car.

The building at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue is where DJ Kool Herc organized music events in 1973 that gave birth to hip-hop as a distinct genre. Music fans often visit this address to see the birthplace of a movement, even though from the outside it looks like an ordinary apartment building with little fanfare.

Location: New York City

Inception: 1898

Elevation above the sea: 90 m

Shares border with: Queens, Manhattan

Website: http://bronxboropres.nyc.gov

GPS coordinates: 40.84665,-73.87859

Latest update: December 2, 2025 21:20