Unique in clients design with the use of prewar details. Open, sunny with southeastern exposure. It is modern, though prewar details such as: high ceilings, archway, wainscot, setback shelf, windows in each room, basket weave floors throughout, floor to ceiling closets and entry foyer. Located in a prewar setback building. The renown architect, Horace Ginsbern, who is credited for the first Art Deco building in the Bronx and terraced setback buildings designed this building. A sensible large closet is in the entry foyer. French doors separates the gracious the windowed eat-in-kitchen and a charming breakfast nook from the common areas. It has ample counter and cabinet space. There is a deep closet that one may place a desk and use as a office space. The granite counter, wooden cabinets and steel appliances adds to the modern feel. The living room is spacious and has eastern city views and a partial southern view. The dining area leads into the open living room that has city and street views. The three windowed bedroom has a large double closet. The windowed bathroom has prewar and modern touches. Seasonal roses on trellis are in the front of the 40's setback building.Hand laid Italian bricks, seasonal flora, plants and trees flourish from the sidewalk up the stairs and to the elevator building. A Zen fountain at the end of the pathway sitting on a hill surrounded by flora and greenery. The building has an intercom, art deco lobby, stone floors, fireplace and new mailboxes. The entrance to the building was renovated a few years ago an it has an intercom. The live-in-super and assistant live in the buildings. Thee is individual storage (outside vendor) and a service entrance. Heat and hot water is included in the maintenance, which is one of the lowest in the Riverdale area. SORRY...NO DOGS! Cats ae welcome. Bus stops for the Jitney to the Metro North, MTA local and express buses are across the street. The #1subway is three blocks east of the avenue. Ewen Park, known for snow sledding is adjacent to the building. You are a short distance from the Riverdale, Johnson and Broadway shopping, trendy restaurants, fast food restaurants, Starbucks, gyms and Riverdale Spa and Tennis. There is outdoor parking across the street and indoor parking on West 231st Street. Manhattan College, Horace Mann, Fieldston, Riverdale Country and Ethical Culture are within five minutes by car or bus. The Internnationa Culture HS and JFK H.S. are within a block radius.