Can you really have a cottage with your own front porch in Manhattan for under 500K? Yes. Yes, you can. This beautifully appointed and lovingly renovated alcove studio is just that, in one of the most highly sought after Co-Ops in Hudson Heights. Welcome home to unit C3, a garden alcove studio with its own private entrance, complete with a front porch that overlooks a beautiful green courtyard and fishpond. This spacious home boasts a massive, newly renovated kitchen with restored original fixtures and cabinetry, brand new appliances, custom light fixtures, and charming glass front built-in shelves. The dining nook can easily fit a dining set. The living room is very spacious--more than enough room to accommodate a full living room set and still have space for an office area. The sleeping alcove can be enclosed with curtains if you'd like privacy, and storage won't be an issue with the massive closets. This special home is entirely unique to the market--you will feel like you are in your country home rather than in NYC! Hudson View Gardens is a highly amenitized English Tudor Style Co-Op, and one of the most desirable addresses in Hudson Heights. In addition to the beautiful courtyard right outside your front door, it also features: -24-hour security -Gym -Gas & Electric are included in the maintenance charge (A/C charge is $19.52/month) -Five acres of tended gardens, including a rose garden w/ seating areas -Outdoor patio -Driveway with off-street parking (extra charge applies) -Large Lounge area for curated resident events (Holiday parties, Monthly concert series, Yoga). The Lounge is also available for private events. -Art studio space -Parent-organized playgroup and playground -Guest apartment available for rent if you have guests in town -Package room complete with mail delivery directly to your door -Storage Available (additional charge) -Bike-storage (nominal charge) -Pet Friendly Hudson View Gardens is situated in the heart of Hudson Heights, right across the street from Bennett Park. Charming restaurants, grocery stores, coffee shops and all of the conveniences of NYC are steps away. The A train is a very short distance from your apartment and the 1 train is nearby as well. Additionally, you are less than a 10 minute walk to one of the largest and most beautiful parks in the city, Ft. Tryon Park, which has a glorious heather garden overlooking the Hudson, the largest dog park in NYC, playgrounds, picnic areas, cultural events, summertime movies, and The Cloisters Museum. 75% Maximum financing permitted. Ongoing assessment of $140.25.