A classic pre-war two bedroom with space to spare

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Perhaps no apartment in Riverdale better exemplifies the statement, “They don’t build ’em like they used to” than Unit H23 at the Riverdale Park, 5424 Arlington Ave. 

Riverdale Park was one of the community’s first major apartment complexes, with six mid-rise buildings set on cul de sacs in a landscaped hillside setting above Riverdale Avenue.

The loft-like designs of more modern buildings create the illusion of space with a great room for living, dining and cooking, but this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment offers approximately 1,200 square feet — enough for a commodious living room, a separate formal dining room and a windowed galley kitchen — all connected by a gentile foyer.

The immaculate residence features details like new hardwood floors, broad scalloped archways between rooms, high ceilings, custom track lighting, ceiling fan light fixtures, classic cove molding and even a whimsical patterned ceiling in the master bedroom.

The kitchen is shipshape with a new stainless steel refrigerator, bright white appliances and faux stone countertops.

The location couldn’t be more convenient — close to local and express buses, the Riverdale Metro-North station, shopping, parks, schools and restaurants.

According to Fred Golden of Douglas Elliman Real Estate, the property is listed at $289,000 with monthly maintenance of $1,305. The minimum down payment is 15 percent.

Riverdale Park, Arlington Avenue, Home of the Week

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