The northwest Bronx community of Fieldston, one of the few privately owned neighborhoods in New York City, is a bit of suburbia on the cusp of the city that’s known for its large single-family estates and streets shaded with canopies of century-old trees. Fieldston is one of the more expensive, if not the most expensive, neighborhoods in the Bronx. Single-family homes that need rehab start at $1 million, while mint-condition homes can go for over $4 million. Luxurious and exclusive, Fieldston is one of the Bronx’s hidden gems, offering a variety of amenities, including private parking and security. The neighborhood is close to the subway, which makes access to Manhattan a quick trip. There are no major grocery chains in Fieldston, so residents tend to head to neighboring Riverdale. The streets and common areas of Fieldston are owned by the Fieldston Property Owners' Association, Inc. which plows the streets, handles street and sewer repairs, cares for the trees, and runs a security patrol as well as other functions that are normally handled by the city. Annual dues are paid by the 250 homeowners who make up the Association to maintain the area. Once a year, the streets are closed to non-residents to legally qualify the streets as privately owned.
