5800 Arlington Avenue #9-B

TOTALLY RAW UNRENOVATED SPONSOR NO BOARD APPROVAL DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH 4 BEDROOM!

BRING YOUR CONTRACTOR, VISION AND IMAGINATION TO THIS UGLY DUCKLING, BUT REMEMBER, UGLY DUCKLINGS CAN GROW UP AND BECOME SWANS!

Skyview on the Hudson was built in the early 1960s at the height of the Mid-Century Modern era by prolific builder/developer, Alfred Kaskell. The three 20 story impressive brick buildings with 24-hour doorman and security stand on 23 acres of high ground along Arlington Avenue and offers residents views up and down the Hudson River and over to the Palisades in New Jersey. Rich amenities include a full-service gym and spa which offers all kinds of exercise classes including yoga, pilates, Zumba, and personal training options. The Olympic sized pool ( open memorial day to labor day) is a luxury and a great place to enjoy the wonderful cafe's tasty offerings. A supervised children's' pool is also a viable option where swimming lessons are offered and a new playground for kids is a place you will want to spend hours enjoying the outdoors. For the athletic in you, you will enjoy the tennis courts, basketball courts all on site for matches and games. A superb dog park for your pet's exercise is also available and included in the monthly maintenance. The Sky Club always has a wide variety of various weekly and monthly happenings that range from organic farmers' markets, movie nights, jam sessions, concerts, birthday parties, current events, and educational lectures designed to stimulate. Perhaps hanging out in the gazebo with a good book or strolling the lush grounds is more your speed no problem, we got you covered.

Ideally located in northern Riverdale and proximity to Metro-North which gets you to Grand Central Station in around 25 minutes, Skyview on the Hudson boasts an ease factor that encompasses free shuttle service to the train, parking passes, Zip Car rental, local new superb artisanal restaurants, tapas wine bars, old-school pubs,fabulous bakeries, Starbucks and independent cafes. Meander to Wave Hill public gardens and stroll through Riverdale's many shopping districts with a small town feel but big on services. More exciting benefits of making 'Skyview' your home include being able to take advantage of proximity to the Riverdale 'Y', Yankee Stadium, Arthur Ave, The Bronx Zoo, City Island for lobster and numerous running trails, biking, golfing and riding stables in Van Courtland Park. Also, multiple grocery stores like Garden Gourmet, Stew Leonards, Costo and Whole Foods at nearby Ridge Hill where a night out at the movies is always an option, too. A natural gateway to Upstate New York avoiding traffic and a fast trip into Lincoln Center or a Broadway show is yours for the taking at Skyview on the Hudson!