116 PINEHURST Avenue #J 24

This apartment is a must see and a rare find even by Hudson View Gardens standards. Most of the rooms have river views and the two bedrooms overlook the formal gardens as well. Sun-filled rooms and views of the Hudson River and the nearby Palisades invite you into this charming and spacious 2-bedroom apartment. Fastidious attention to details was paid during the major upgrade of this unit, including bringing the electrical system to current modern standards. As you enter this home, you are immediately struck by the warmth of ample sunlight, and your eyes feast on the natural beauty of surrounding views. The kitchen and bathroom were thoughtfully renovated with elegant touches, while retaining the charm of its original details. The kitchen design paid particular attention to a cook's needs including counter and storage space. The tastefully designed bathroom is a tranquil retreat from city life with subtle green and blue tiles sparkling around you as you bathe! Each room's lighting design has been artfully crafted to enhance the ambiance of this wonderful apartment. Adding to its charm and functionality, this unit has ample storage space which includes 7 closets -- one of which is a spacious walk in! The maintenance for this lovely unit is $1,428.06. It includes heat, gas and electricity. The permanent assessment is $218.11. While there are no air conditioners in this unit, all rooms are wired for air conditioners. The charge for individual ACs is based on their respective BTUs. Stunning Hudson View Gardens, designed by renowned architect George Frederick Pelham, has 4 acres of beautiful plantings and gorgeous flowering trees along its Tudor style exterior. HVG is the only apartment building in Northern Manhattan that is listed on the federal and state National Register of Historic Places. The terraced gardens overlooking the private drive are lined with cascading plants and tall gingko trees. It has a classic English sitting rose garden, beautiful all year long with evergreen trees and shrubs, a private picnic terrace overlooking the river, a newly upgraded children's playground, as well as mail delivery to your apartment, central package delivery room, live-in super, on-site management and 24 hour security. Fee services include parking exclusively for residents (which can also be used by guests), central laundry room, bicycle room, basement storage room, a gym and a licensed on-site pre-school exclusively for residents. The Lounge is used for music, arts, and cultural events, as well as classes, and can be rented for private parties. The Co-op 1BR penthouse apartment (which used to be the building's radio station!) can be rented for guests. NEIGHBORHOOD INFO: Located in the Hudson Heights area: W 181 Street is a bustling neighborhood street with restaurants / bars, including an expanded, well stocked wine/liquor store, dry cleaners, fitness center and cafes. Across Henry Hudson Parkway, there are tennis courts on the banks of the Hudson River and a great bike path that takes you downtown. On W 187th Street you'll find more shops and restaurants. A short walk north brings you to Fort Tryon Park with lush gardens, winding paths, the new Leaf Cafe and the Cloisters Museum. The "A" express train, on W 181st and W 190th Streets, delivers you to 42nd Street in less than 20 minutes: also convenient to local and express bus services.