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Life in the Bronx
The Bronx is one of the 5 Boroughs that makes up New York City. As part of New York you can enjoy the social life and activities unique to New York. Jacobi is located on the Northeast Bronx, in the Morris park area which is an Italian-American neighborhood. The area has a low crime rate and is mostly safe.
The Wikipidia pages on the Bronx and Morris Park can give more detailed information.
Where to Live
Most of our residents live in the Morris Park or Pelham Parkway neighborhoods for their first year. However, living in Manhattan, particularly on the Upper East Side is also an option. Other residents, especially those with families, opt to live in Westchester county or in Queens. Living in the Bronx is significantly cheaper than Manhattan, with a 1 bedroom apartment being in the range of $1000-$1300. There is no subsidized housing available.
Getting Around
Transportation may be an issue if you need public transportation from any other Borough to Jacobi. The Express Bus BxM10 provides service from the mid-town East to the area. Also, the 2 and 5 lines provide convenient service. Service from other Borughs is much less convenient. The average commute using public transit from Manhattan to Jacobi is of about 1 hour. If you drive, Jacobi provides parking to all employees for a nominal charge. Also, off-street parking is available.
Visiting Us
As part of New York City, transportation to the Bronx is easy. The New York Metro area is served by three airports, La Guardia, John F. Kennedy, and Newark Airport. In addition, the MetroNorth lines and Amtrak can be accessed through Penn Station in Manhattan.
There are not too many options for lodging around the Northeast Bronx. Most of our visitors stay with friends, or in hotels in Manhattan or in Westchester county.