Beechmont area - good place to live?

[a fan of new rochelle]

You will be happy in New Rochelle. While other communities may carry a bit more cache in some circles, you will find a commuity of families committed to raising well educated and productive citizens. The downtown area does not currently have the sparkle of White Plains, BUT this city has the soul of a small town and a unified school district helps the city maintain a sense of community that can not be beat. There are many beautiful homes and a variety of choices and New Rochelle High School provides a rich curriculum. It is important to note that this is a town where the teachers that will teach your children as well as the police, fire and safety professionals that will serve you were more than likely raised in the city and continue to live in the city. As a result, there is a continuity of community spirit that is PRICELESS! I still stop by the homes of several of my former teachers to say hello.
Good luck to you and your family.

[purple wave]

Just curious Fan of NR, how long ago did you move out of NR and when did you live there???

[Jay Kaye Rooz]

I was coasting around several different NR neighborhoods today, including Wykagyl, Pinebrook Blvd ( N & S), the eastern Main St. area, the Nature Study Woods / Webster Ave. area, the Beechmont area... All beautiful.

I moved out of NR after college, because I was curious about the NYC lifestyle, and when I turned 34, I moved BACK. People don't move BACK to bad cities.... Greg.

Only reason I'm not there now is that my landlord sold, and when looking for a new place, a three bedroom in a good Yonkers neighborhood became available to me (through a personal contact), for $1050 a month. Three bedrooms, mind you. Couldn't say no.

If I were looking to buy, I would definitely be looking in NR. Beechmont area, for sure.

Good luck, and welcome.

[Jenny J]

What other areas are good in New Rochelle, besides Beechmont? I think that area is out of our price range.:( What do you know about Sunset Haven and Huguenot Park?

[Mr_Bill]

Jenny J wrote:

What other areas are good in New Rochelle, besides Beechmont? I think that area is out of our price range.:( What do you know about Sunset Haven and Huguenot Park?

Residence Park
http://residencepark.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Residence_park

Sycamore Park

Glenwood Lake

Rochelle Park

Rochelle Heights

http://www.city-data.com/city/New-Rochelle-Ne...

All are wonderful.

[jay]

lationos smell

[Redave]

I grew up a few blocks north of the Beechmont section of New Rochelle, Paine Heights. The area around Beechmont is one of the most beautiful areas of the city. New Rochelle has, in fact, had many of the same problems other aging Northeast cities have had as small manufacturing has vanished,& large malls have taken some of the vitality away from the downtown. However, New Rochelle has remained a safe, lovely, culturally and racially diverse city, and I count myself very lucky to have grown up there. The downtown has improved markedly, and although we will never again see a Bloomingdale's there, I truly believe the city is on the brink of a real rennaisance.
You will find the Beechmont area hard to leave once you live there.

[Blue collar uneducated]

If you have money you will find the Beechmont area
a wonderful place to live. If you are "po" you can
live on North Ave. or Pelham Rd. and see how the
other half live. No matter where you go it is all
about the almighty dollar.

[mrssweets]

Blue collar uneducated wrote:

If you have money you will find the Beechmont area
a wonderful place to live. If you are "po" you can
live on North Ave. or Pelham Rd. and see how the
other half live. No matter where you go it is all
about the almighty dollar.

Thanks for giving me the news that I was one of those "po" folk who lived on Pelham Road. There are many of us that grew up from "blue collar" families and because of the work ethic that our parents had, we now have professions, education and very found memories of growing up as one of the "po" on Pelham Road. Yes, there was one, phone, one B&W TV and one car.I got to enjoy the beaches along Long Island Sound and in the winter we would sled at Davenport Park. I certainly don't know how my "po" parents were able to pay for my Catholic School Education, nursing school and college!
Oh, my Dad was in construction (very blue collar)and my Mom was a saleslady at Bloomingdales.

Thanks for the reality check.

[Purple Wave]

mrssweets wrote:

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Thanks for giving me the news that I was one of those "po" folk who lived on Pelham Road. There are many of us that grew up from "blue collar" families and because of the work ethic that our parents had, we now have professions, education and very found memories of growing up as one of the "po" on Pelham Road. Yes, there was one, phone, one B&W TV and one car.I got to enjoy the beaches along Long Island Sound and in the winter we would sled at Davenport Park. I certainly don't know how my "po" parents were able to pay for my Catholic School Education, nursing school and college!
Oh, my Dad was in construction (very blue collar)and my Mom was a saleslady at Bloomingdales.
Thanks for the reality check.

Well said MrsSweets!!!

[Blue collar uneducated]

mrssweets wrote:

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Thanks for giving me the news that I was one of those "po" folk who lived on Pelham Road. There are many of us that grew up from "blue collar" families and because of the work ethic that our parents had, we now have professions, education and very found memories of growing up as one of the "po" on Pelham Road. Yes, there was one, phone, one B&W TV and one car.I got to enjoy the beaches along Long Island Sound and in the winter we would sled at Davenport Park. I certainly don't know how my "po" parents were able to pay for my Catholic School Education, nursing school and college!
Oh, my Dad was in construction (very blue collar)and my Mom was a saleslady at Bloomingdales.
Thanks for the reality check.

You are welcome! Nothing wrong with being one of the "Po" people. I am a "Po" people and dam proud of it. And as the democratic exit polls suggest
I am also a "blue collar uneducated working stiff"
and I am dam proud of that. I lived on North Ave.
and on Pelham Rd. and I know the deal. Go look at
Faymor Gardens,Harbor House and North Ave. and you will see what I mean. No one is putting down
the people who live there.
The North side of town is the money side of town
and the neighborhoods reflect this.
I meant no disrepect to anyone just stating a fact. Proud to be "Po" and getting more "Po".

[mrssweets]

Blue collar uneducated wrote:

<quoted text>
You are welcome! Nothing wrong with being one of the "Po" people. I am a "Po" people and dam proud of it. And as the democratic exit polls suggest
I am also a "blue collar uneducated working stiff"
and I am dam proud of that. I lived on North Ave.
and on Pelham Rd. and I know the deal. Go look at
Faymor Gardens,Harbor House and North Ave. and you will see what I mean. No one is putting down
the people who live there.
The North side of town is the money side of town
and the neighborhoods reflect this.
I meant no disrepect to anyone just stating a fact. Proud to be "Po" and getting more "Po".

Then maybe you need to work on the education part. Money is not always the deciding factor on how you perceive yourself. You would be suprised to know that most of the mayors and judges of the past grew up on the south side of NR. When my dad used to take the train to work in Manhattan, he would look at the "suits" and point out their worn down dirty heels on their shoes because they were always concerned about keeping the toes shiny. He would also look at their nails and would always compare his clean nails although he was an ironworker.
I don't know what age you are, but those apts. were considered pretty nice when they were built. I never worried about the North end at all nor did any of my friends. There was always more to offer at our back door.
Read some of the other comments from those of us from the 50's and 60's.

[Purple Wave]

Please let's not forget Davenport Gardens, which was the only apartment complex that had it's own beach, Belly Beach. Back in the day, the residents of Faymor Gardens were allowed to use our beach. I believe that the Platzners now own that prime piece of real estate
Also let's not forget that some of the wealthiest families in New Ro resided in the Soth/East Sides,especially within Prenmium Point

[mrssweets]

Purple Wave wrote:

Please let's not forget Davenport Gardens, which was the only apartment complex that had it's own beach, Belly Beach. Back in the day, the residents of Faymor Gardens were allowed to use our beach. I believe that the Platzners now own that prime piece of real estate
Also let's not forget that some of the wealthiest families in New Ro resided in the Soth/East Sides,especially within Prenmium Point

I needed your 2 cents Purple Wave to help me make the point. Even now when I drive along Pelham Rd, Hudson Park, North Ave., I don't see where this "po" part of town is. To me the "po" is in the heart, mind and soul.
Now back in 1952, we were one of the first to move into 210 Pelham Road. We moved from my grandmother's apt. at 54 Centre Ave. It was a 2.5 room apt. with a kitchenette. Again, I would look back and say that we were probably middle class. That is when we had a middle class.
My dad would always stress the education as "they will never take that away from you".

When I was old enough I babysat, so I had money. Then when I was 16 I landed a job as a "mailroom clerk/messenger" at NR Hospital. I worked every weekend and holiday until I went to nursing school.

My dad worked well into his 70's and retired to Fort Meyers on a houseboat. That is my "blue collar" dad. He did what he loved, sitting on his boat and looking out at the water.
At times in my life, I juggled 2 jobs, overtime and family when my husband was diagnosed with colon cancer. Nursing has been great for me but the work ethic that my parents taught me got me through tough times.
I would always tell people that when the hurdles are ahead, I just jump higher.

So, now is the time to hear from all of our south end buddies. I am sure that there are similar stories. Because although the south end did have the "rich and famous", it also had success stories from the "everyday people". By success I mean the riches of the mind, heart and soul.

[Purple Wave]

mrssweets wrote:

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I needed your 2 cents Purple Wave to help me make the point. Even now when I drive along Pelham Rd, Hudson Park, North Ave., I don't see where this "po" part of town is. To me the "po" is in the heart, mind and soul.
Now back in 1952, we were one of the first to move into 210 Pelham Road. We moved from my grandmother's apt. at 54 Centre Ave. It was a 2.5 room apt. with a kitchenette. Again, I would look back and say that we were probably middle class. That is when we had a middle class.
My dad would always stress the education as "they will never take that away from you".
When I was old enough I babysat, so I had money. Then when I was 16 I landed a job as a "mailroom clerk/messenger" at NR Hospital. I worked every weekend and holiday until I went to nursing school.
My dad worked well into his 70's and retired to Fort Meyers on a houseboat. That is my "blue collar" dad. He did what he loved, sitting on his boat and looking out at the water.
At times in my life, I juggled 2 jobs, overtime and family when my husband was diagnosed with colon cancer. Nursing has been great for me but the work ethic that my parents taught me got me through tough times.
I would always tell people that when the hurdles are ahead, I just jump higher.
So, now is the time to hear from all of our south end buddies. I am sure that there are similar stories. Because although the south end did have the "rich and famous", it also had success stories from the "everyday people". By success I mean the riches of the mind, heart and soul.

Hi MrsSWeets,
Yours is a wonderful story and truly does exemplify the "American Dream". My parents both fled Nazi Germany and settled in New Ro, down in 20 Davenport,. My father came here with no money and no family and before he went into the Army, worked in a gas station on North Ave, Upon returning to New Ro after the war, as a decorated war hero, he returned to that gas staion and a few years later bought it. When I was 10 we moved from the South end to the North End, but we still maintained strong ties to the South End. Most of my fathers business associates and friends lived in the West and East ends.
Throughout my years in New Ro, I met hard working, motivated and successsfull people all over the city. My family had friends of all races, religions and educational backgrounds, that was the true beauty of living in New Ro.
It truly was a blended community and offered opportunities for hard working people to live comfortable, safe and stimulating lives.

[Redave]

BTW -My Dad was a teacher and we lived with my mother's parents and and aunt. 9 of us in a house near the High School. I also grew up with B/W television, one phone and one car. I know people who lived even FARTHER north who grew up the same way. Yes, we lived in a home, not an apartment, and the neighborhood was nice. But my parents and grandparents gave up a lot in order for us to do it. The South end of town has some beautuiful homes and neighborhoods as well. If Beechmont is out of someone's price range, there are many other lovely areas in New Rochelle to live and raise a family.

[mrssweets]

Redave wrote:

BTW -My Dad was a teacher and we lived with my mother's parents and and aunt. 9 of us in a house near the High School. I also grew up with B/W television, one phone and one car. I know people who lived even FARTHER north who grew up the same way. Yes, we lived in a home, not an apartment, and the neighborhood was nice. But my parents and grandparents gave up a lot in order for us to do it. The South end of town has some beautuiful homes and neighborhoods as well. If Beechmont is out of someone's price range, there are many other lovely areas in New Rochelle to live and raise a family.

Thank-you for responding. I just never thought about divisions at all growing up in N.R. There were neighborhoods.
Your family had the right ticket-family living and working together to provide the basics. That is the problem today, people have lost sight of basics.

[G Heubel]

New Rochelle has some lovely areas, Beechmont being one of the nicest, in my opinion. When it comes to "cache" every buyer has to define what it is they want. As a realtor and long time Scarsdale resident, to dispell what most people might consider mere "cache", here are some thoughts. Aside from the its own subtle and sometimes not so subtle aestetics, Scarsdale offers an effective governmental system, top notch services, abundant and top notch recreational programs and facilities in addition to it's renowned high performing schools. Prices may be somewhat higher here, but in the current market, home prices here have not declined as much as other communities and towns. I have always felt that my home value was protected not by "cache" but by true quality of what Scarsdale offers. In addition, I have always felt that my town and shcool tax dollars were well spent, with positive effect on Scarsdale life therefore contributing to the stability of value.
Comments are welcomed
Gene Heubel
Buyer Representation
Seller Representation
ERA Atlantic Realty
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[dont worry about it]

jay roos cruz what ever yo name is u a moron

[Purple Wave]

G Heubel wrote:

New Rochelle has some lovely areas, Beechmont being one of the nicest, in my opinion. When it comes to "cache" every buyer has to define what it is they want. As a realtor and long time Scarsdale resident, to dispell what most people might consider mere "cache", here are some thoughts. Aside from the its own subtle and sometimes not so subtle aestetics, Scarsdale offers an effective governmental system, top notch services, abundant and top notch recreational programs and facilities in addition to it's renowned high performing schools. Prices may be somewhat higher here, but in the current market, home prices here have not declined as much as other communities and towns. I have always felt that my home value was protected not by "cache" but by true quality of what Scarsdale offers. In addition, I have always felt that my town and shcool tax dollars were well spent, with positive effect on Scarsdale life therefore contributing to the stability of value.
Comments are welcomed
Gene Heubel
Buyer Representation
Seller Representation
ERA Atlantic Realty
[e-mail]

Gene, what you are advocating here is good sales talk and very true. However, what makes NR so appealing is also what has made it somewhat undesireable to families that want their children to grow up in a lily white, upper class, white collar community. NR offers a multi cultural environment as well a nice blend of blue and white collar families. Life in Scarsdale as a child does not offer the same opportunities for "real life experiences" as NR does.
There's no question that a good education and the right connections can help a young man or woman succeed financially. However, I am equally as sure, that the wide range of life skills that are developed throughout childhood as a result of growing up in a place like NR, are responsible for one's success emotionally, socially and developmentally.