This large two bedroom/ two bathroom is on the top floor! It has open city, skyline, and southeastern exposure. This graciously laid out apartment is sunny and has been renovated, while maintaining the original prewar details, such as: entry foyer, high ceilings, setback shelf, windows in each room,wood... See more

This large two bedroom/ two bathroom is on the top floor! It has open city, skyline, and southeastern exposure. This graciously laid out apartment is sunny and has been renovated, while maintaining the original prewar details, such as: entry foyer, high ceilings, setback shelf, windows in each room,wood floors, floor to ceiling closets and arches throughout. It is located in a setback prewar building designed by the architect, Horace Ginsberg that designed the first Art Deco building in the Bronx. The Italian laid stone entry path leads to the building.

The apartment has split bedrooms, with the oversized primary bedroom has a marble bathroom ensuite, double floor to ceiling closets and double windows with an unobstructed open view. The second bedroom is sunny and has two windows with unobstructed views and a deep closet. There is a windowed bathroom in the hallway.

The large windowed eat-in-kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite counters, ample storage and wooden cabinets. The dining room is adjacent to the kitchen. Arches lead to the common and private areas in this lovely apartment. The Grand curved arch leads into the spacious living room with open southeastern exposure.

The architects during this period were famous for their setback terraces. Seasonal Rose trellis's adorn the front of the building.The entry path has a center garden with seasonal flora, plants and trees. At the end is a Zen fountain on a hill surrounded flora. The entrance to the building and the elevator were renovated a few years ago. It has an intercom, original windowed stone floor lobby with a staircase that ascends to the top floor with the original wood handrail. The mail room has assorted boxes to accommodate packages as well. There is a service entrance, laundry and individual storage room (outside vendor) . Heat and hot water is included in the maintenance, which is one of the lowest in the Riverdale area. Sorry, DOGS are no longer allowed. Cats are welcome. The building has a wonderful live-in-super and assistant.

Tje 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 bldg and is best known for sledding down hill when it snows. You are a short distance to the Riverdale, Johnson and Broadway shopping streets, trendy, ethnic and fast food restaurants, Starbucks, gyms, Riverdale Spa and Tennis. There is an outdoor parking garage across the street and indoor garage around the corner on West 231st, Manhattan College, Riverdale Country, Ethical Culture, Horace Mann, Fieldston are within a five minute drive by car or bus. JFK H.S. and the International H.S. Charter School are within a two block radius.

Listing courtesy of , Eugenia Foxworth - (212) 368-4902

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