3017 Riverdale Avenue, #2H

This studio has a layout that allowed the owner to put up a wall to make a small bedroom and a gracious living room. It is located in a prewar building designed by the
architect Horace Ginsberg who was responsible for the Park Plaza Apartments, the first Art Deco building in the Bronx. The apartment has original prewar details: high ceilings, entry foyer, archways, floor to ceiling closets, windows in each room, handsome refurbished wood panel floors throughout and ample storage. It has northern exposure with open views and light. There are two windows in the living area and one window in the kitchen and one in the bathroom. The entry foyer has a floor to ceiling walk-in closet and a grand arch that separates the living area from the entrance. A smaller archway separates the kitchen from the entry foyer. The windowed kitchen has ample counter space, storage and a stainless steel refrigerator. A petite dining area is in front. The space that was divided to make a sleeping area accommodates a queen size bed. Before entering the windowed bathroom there is a space that can be used as a home office and/or a dressing area. It has two floor to ceiling closets. The prewar details in the bathroom has been maintained. The larger area was made into a gracious living room.

The elevator building is setback and has seasonal roses flourishing on trellises in front of the 3015-3017 buildings. A hand laid Italian brick pathway leads to the elevator building with an intercom. It is surrounded with seasonal flora, trees, plants and shrubs. The Art Deco lobby has the original stone floors and a period staircase that ascends to the top floor. There is a laundry and individual storage (outside vendor) in the basement. The assistant to the super lives-in. Heat and hot water is included.