About the Bel-Air Neighborhood

The Bel-Air subdivision is part of the Town of Brighton, located just outside Rochester (Monroe County), New York. The subdivision, developed in the 1920's, has 437 homes. The subdivision is located between the major arteries of Winton Road, Highland Avenue, and Monroe Avenue, which form a 'triangle', and allow easy commuting to Rochester and other parts of Monroe County. The older homes (many in Tudor or colonial style), mature trees, street lights and sidewalks give the neighborhood a serene, settled ambiance.

Bel-Air is within walking distance of the 12 Corners commercial district in Brighton (where both the high school and middle school are located), as well as a number of churches and synagogues. Housing values in the Bel-Air neighborhood are enhanced by Brighton's nationally recognized public schools, and Bel-Air's proximity to public and private schools, the library and local religious organizations. The subdivision is 10 minutes by car or bus to downtown Rochester, and only a few miles from the University of Rochester, Monroe Community College, and Rochester Institute of Technology.

The Bel-Air Neighborhood is located in Brighton, NY, just North of 12 Corners. The Neighborhood is a triangle formed by Monroe Avenue, South Winton Road, and Highland Avenue, as seen on the map below.

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You can also view a close-up topographic map of the area here.

These vintage topographic maps of Brighton from 1893 and 1920 are interesting, too.

About The Bel-Air Neighborhood Association

The neighborhood association was formed in the 1980s, and consists of a coordinator (currently Deborah Hall), a treasurer (Glorai Yonkin) and secretary (Jeriann McElvoy) and over twenty street representatives. Every street in the subdivision has at least one street representative, with most having two or three. These neighbors meet annually to plan events and communication strategies. The street representatives also deliver fliers and newsletters as needed to their assigned residences on their street.

As of 2002, dues are $5 per year and include expenses for fliers, a neighborhood directory, this Website, and the annual Strawberry Festival in June. New neighbors should contact Gloria Yonkin or Deborah Hall to pay their dues and contact Deborah Hall for a neighborhood directory. The directory has helpful information about the neighborhood, as well as the names and addresses of your neighbors. Directories are distributed free to residents of the Bel-Air subdivision, and should not be copied or given to those outside the neighborhood.