I stayed at Dorca's place for a few nights. I wish I could have stayed longer, but at least I know where to make my reservation next time I'm in New York. I liked her hospitality. She waited for me outside to give me a tour of her condominium and was so kind as to help me with my carry-on. Thank you! Her place was nice, and I felt at home. When I went there was construction going on not only with this building but the surrounding buildings in the area, but the construction workers would be gone by the time I came back in the afternoon/evening. I would highly recommend staying here if you are looking for somewhere in the Bronx.
I liked the area. It was peaceful, and the people were friendly. There are plenty of stores nearby, such as retail stores (Macy's, Marshall's, and CVS), some grocery stores, banks, and a clinic. The 6 train is also within walking distance, which was great, and the buses pass by pretty frequently ( I only took it three times). There is also a sub-unit of NYPD in this area, so that was good to know, and they are usually patrolling or standing post nearby.