Property Description

This open, spacious and sunny one bedroom is in a setback prewar building designed by the renown architect, Horace Ginsbern. Mr Ginsbern is credited for the first Art Deco building in the Bronx, as well as, terraced setback buildings. This apartment gives you privacy and it has western exposure, which gets brilliant afternoon sun. It has original prewar details such as the traditional curved wrought iron railing, three curved arches, high ceilings, entry foyer, set back shelf, wood floors throughout and large and deep closets that are from floor to ceiling. There are windows in each room. The Grand archway leads into the living room.

The apartment has been refreshed The windowed kitchen has new stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets and ample counter space and storage. The gracious dining area is adjacent to the kitchen. One of the arches leads to the hallway that separates the common area. The windowed bathroom has the original period tiles and prewar details. The oversized bedroom ha three (3) windows, double closets and lovely greenery.

Seasonal roses are on the trellis's in the front of this handsome prewar setback elevator building. The entry path has Italian hand laid bricks with a center garden with seasonal flora, plants and trees. At the end of the pathway is a Zen fountain sitting on a hill surrounded by plantings and the Riverdale stones. The building entrance has an intercom. The Art Deco lobby has stone floors from the era, fireplace and a wooden stair ailing that ascends to the top floor. There is storage in the building (outside vendor), laundry and a service entrance.Heat and hot water are included in the maintenance. This buildings maintenance is one of the lowest in the Riverdale area and 90% financing is allowed. SORRY NO DOGS! Cats are welcome.

Bus stops for the Jitney to the Metro North, MTA local and Express buses are across the street. The #1 subway is three blocks east of the avenue. Ewen Park is adjacent to the building, known for snow sledding. You are a short distance from Riverdale, Johnson Avene and Broadway shopping, trendy fast food restaurants, Starbucks, gyms, Riverdale Spa and Tennis. There is street parking and indoor and outdoor parking across the street on West 231st street, Manhattan College, Horace Mann, Fieldston, Riverdale Country and Ethical Culture are within five minutes by car or bus. International Culture H.S. and JFK H.S. are within a two block radius.

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