This charming and well-designed studio apartment offers the perfect blend of convenience and comfort in New York City! The layout of this studio apartment is both practical and inviting. The separate kitchen area allows you to cook and dine without encroaching on your living space, providing a sense of division that enhances the overall living experience. The kitchen sink was upgraded in 2023, and the fridge was newly replaced in 2024. The ceiling lights were replaced with energy-efficient LED lights for long-lasting durability in 2023. A sizable foyer area can be used for various purposes, such as a home office, reading nook, or dining area, giving it the feel of a one-bedroom apartment. The three spacious closet spaces, two custom-built storage benches, and a built-in pantry closet in the living area are designed to accommodate all your belongings effortlessly, ensuring that you can maintain a clutter-free and organized living environment. Each spacea kitchen, a bathroom, and a living areahas its own windows that bathe the studio in natural light and fresh air. Conveniently located in downtown Riverdale between the Riverdale Ave and Johnson Ave business districts, it boasts excellent access to public transportation. Just a 12-minute walk away, you can hop on the MTA 1 train, providing a quick and easy commute to various parts of Manhattan and beyond. Additionally, the BxM1 and BxM2 express buses offer direct routes to the Upper East Side and Midtown, ensuring that your journey to work or a day out in the city is swift and stress-free. The Bx7 bus is also nearby, connecting you to Upper Manhattan and further enhancing your travel options. Additionally, the Hudson Rail Link offers a weekday shuttle to the nearby Spuyten Duyvil MetroNorth station. There is also easy access to all major highways. Despite its central location, the neighborhood maintains a quiet and serene atmosphere, providing a perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. Downtown Riverdale is teeming with plenty of cafes, bakeries, restaurants, banks, and pharmacies, as well as a grocery store. Whether youre in the mood for a quick coffee, a leisurely brunch, or a fine dining experience, youll find it all just steps from your door. An athletic and wellness club with indoor tennis courts, a gym, and a swimming pool is only a 15-minute walk away. Water, cooking gas, heat, and tax are included in the monthly maintenance fee. Live-in super. The Belmar apartment is well-kept and conveniently equipped with a parking garage, bike storage, a laundry room on the ground level, and an outside patio area that can be used by residents only.