Morrisania

Morrisania is located in the center of the Bronx with a population of about 35,000 people living there. The name derives from the Manor of Morrisania, the vast 2,000 acre estate of the powerful and aristocratic Morris family, who at one time owned most of the Bronx as well as much of New Jersey. The area has lots of restaurants, coffee shops and parks. The schools are considered to be above average. Former New York mayor Ed Koch was raised in Morrisania, and Colon Powell attended Morris High School. Choose Morrisania as your Bronx Neighborhood today!