The infants were found dead on Monday in the Claremont section. They were wrapped in brown paper and found on a back patio of an apartment building on College Avenue.
Police report the babies were both boys but would not elaborate further as to whether they were twins or related.
Officials say their deaths appear to be suspicious.
ALSO READ | NYPD officer accused of helping run cocaine trafficking ring in NYC
NYPD cop arrested in cocaine ring bust
The Medical Examiner will determine their official cause of death.
There was a large crime scene surrounding the building into Monday evening as detectives search for the mother and for answers.
Neighbors were saddened to hear about the news.
"My heart, my heart is really hurting, really hurting right now," Michele Frasier said.
Anyone with any information is asked to call 1-800-577-TIPS.
ALSO READ | Conviction overturned for man in murder of Long Island woman
----------
* More Bronx news
* Send us a news tip
* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts
* Follow us on YouTube
Submit a News Tip