Neighborhood Guide

Van Nest


Van Nest is a working-class neighborhood geographically located in the East Bronx section of the BronxNew York City. Going clockwise, its boundaries are Bronxdale Avenue to the northeast, the Amtrak tracks to the southeast, and Bronx Park to the west.[3][4] Van Nest predated Morris Park by 20 years and is considered the older of the two communities.[5] Morris Park Avenue and White Plains Road are the primary commercial thoroughfares through Van Nest.