Lafayette Estates is 20 minutes by car to Manhattan and Queens. Conveniently located near an array of shops and services, our co-op apartments are easily accessible by I-278/Bruckner Expressway. The 2 and 5 subway at Simpson St and the 6 subway at Hunts Point Ave are a short bus ride away with the BX5 bus service right at your doorstep.
NEIGHBORHOOD HIGHLIGHTS:
Parks and Recreation: Soundview Park, which is just steps away from the Lafayette Estates grounds. Home to several baseball fields, a soccer field, a track, walking and bike paths, handball courts, and a dog run.
Shopping: Supermarkets, grocery stores, dry cleaners, fast food chains conveniently located off of Story Ave. The Shops at Bruckner Commons is also close by, only 1 mile away.
Transportation: Easy access to public transportation and major highways.
Schools and Libraries: Several schools are nearby, servicing from elementary school-aged through High School. The New York Public Library also operates three branches near Soundview.
Restaurants: Explore the dining scene along the Westchester Ave corridor, just one mile away, or venture to the East Tremont corridor for a wider array of dining choices.