3017 Riverdale Avenue #2J

Exceptional one bedroom located in a prewar setback elevator building designed by the renown American architect Horace Ginsbern. Ginsbern designed the first Art Deco Bldg in the Bronx. The original prewar details have been maintained leaving the Grand arch, basket weave wood floors, setback shelf, high ceilings, windows in each room, large floor to ceiling closets, entry foyer and windows in each room. Still..this apartment has been completely renovated with a thoroughly modern touch. The entry foyer has a large double floor to ceiling closet. There is a set back shelf in the dining area. The windowed eat-in- kitchen has a modern back splash, granite counters, handsome wooden cabinets, custom Italian floor matching floor, stainless steel appliances and ample storage. The separate dining area is situated in a perfect space. You enter the large living room through the Grand arch. A hallway leads away from the common area through another arch to the bedroom, hall closet and bathroom. A totally renovated windowed marble bathroom awaits you. The large bedroom has three windows and a closet. The building is adorned with roses that are on trellis's in front of the building with a wall with the period Riverdale stones. The entry path has Italian hand laid bricks, seasonal flora, plants and trees. At the end is a Zen fountain on a hill with flora. The entrance to the building was renovated a few years ago and it has an intercom. The original stone Art Deco lobby has a stone staircase that ascends to the top floor with the original wood hand rail. New mail boxes have been installed in the mail room. The super lives in as well as, the assistant to the super. There is individual storage (outside vendor), laundry and a service entrance. The maintenance includes heat and hot water is one of the lowest in the Riverdale area. SORRY NO DOGS are allowed, but CATS are welcome. The 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. You are a short distance to Riverdale Avenue, Johnson and Broadway shopping, trendy, ethic and fast food restaurants, Starbucks, gyms, , Riverdale Spa and Tennis. Garage parking is on West 231st and outdoor parking is across the street, Manhattan College, Riverdale Country, Ethical Culture, Horace Mann, Fieldston are within a 5 minute drive by car or bus. JFK H.S. and an International Cultural Charter school are within a two block radius.