Riverdale residents
are a mosaic of New York City’s, ethnic, religious and racial diversity.
Riverdale is famous for its suburban, verdant look and its strong sense
of community, making it one of the livable neighborhoods in NYC.
The neighborhoods within Riverdale include Spuyten Duyvil to the South,
Central Riverdale, North Riverdale and Fieldston, a private community, which
was designated as an historic district by the New York City Landmarks Preservation
Commission. Wave
Hill botanical gardens which was built in 1843 in Greek Revival style,
is located in the Riverdale Estate Area overlooking the Hudson River.
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