NYC Urban Oasis: 5 Rooms+ LR+DR, Outdoor Space (Parking Option)

Description

This furnished 2-bedroom, 1 bath, 1 office apartment + 2 flex rooms is a treasure with a 600 sq foot back patio/garden and 17 windows bringing in natural light and fresh air from the south, north, east and west. Situated in historic Marble Hill, this unit is one half of a free standing two-family home and has two floors. The house was built in 1925, and energy efficient with upgraded electrical, furnace, insulation, windows, and fiberglass doors, and solar panels. In addition to radiators there are energy efficient heat exchange pumps on the main floor, window units for the 2nd floor, and kitchen appliances for the chef. It is 4 blocks from multiple transit options including 1 train subway, commuter rail (Metro North), express bus, and bike trail. The Metro North is one block away and takes you to Grand Central in 20 minutes and Harlem within 10 minutes. The Bike trail takes you around the perimeter of Manhattan and also north on the old South County Train line. Nestled between Riverdale and Inwood, Marble Hill. is a diverse residential neighborhood with tree lined blocks making the short walk to cafes, restaurants, live music a breeze. You can head north up Riverdale Avenue or south towards Inwood Farm, a farm to table spot next to Inwood Park. The house sits on the top of Marble Hill which makes for gorgeous sunsets. The rental unit has eat-in kitchen and large living area with an expandable dining table, crown molding, built-in bookshelves, and cabinets. The living area is actually two connected living rooms, so great for entertaining or relaxing with a book next to the window looking out on a magnificent magnolia tree. All rooms furnished, with the two flex rooms containing only desks and dressers allowing for flexible use as an office, meditation, exercise or additional bedroom ( please indicate use and we can work together on making it comfortable) . Laundry is in basement along with an additional half bath and there is a indoor back stairway to the back patio with a separate entrance. There is a grill for the patio, and plenty of outdoor service ware to enjoy meals outdoors, and a sink in the basement to clean up. Nearby is a SuperTarget, Aldis, Starbucks, Planet Fitness, and several grocery stores within a 5-10 min walk and a farmers market on Saturdays in Inwood Park. A CityBike station is located 2 blocks away. Parking available in the driveway for an additional $250/month.