Updated 9 years ago
Sold
5 Rooms3 Beds2 Baths1,650 Square FeetCo-op
$1,150,000
Maintenance$2,108
Price Per SF
$697
This property was sold for $1,150,000 on 05/03/17.
Listing Features
- Abundant Closets
- Dining Bay
- Dining Foyer
- Walk-in Closet
- New Windows
- Oversized Windows
- Dishwasher
Outdoor space and views
- Terrace
- Partial River
- East Exposure
Building Amenities
- Full Service
- Bike Storage
- Elevator
- Fitness Facility
- Garage
- Health Club
- Laundry Room
- Playroom
- Pool
- Resident Lounge
- Roof Deck
- Sauna
- Storage
Policies
- No Dogs. Cats Allowed.
- Pieds A Terre Ok
Property Description for 531 Main Street, 718
Major Price Improvement; now $1,175,000, reduced from $1,275,000. Bring your contractor or architect to This sprawling 3-bedroom, 2-bath simplex at Rivercross, in original condition, offers a blank canvas of nearly 1,650 sf on one level, flooded with bright Eastern light. Your own 14' x 9' terrace off the living room captures views to the southeast and includes the 59th St/Queensboro Bridge. All new over-sized, sound-proof and energy efficient windows maintain a quiet and comfortable interior living space. A recently installed gas boiler provides energy efficient heat and A/C throughout; new eco-smart units are replacing the original HVAC units in each room of every apartment. Maintenance - 80% tax-deductible this year - includes all utilities (electric, gas, heat, A/C, hot water.) Rivercross, Roosevelt Island's premier full-service coop, is well managed, beautifully maintained and perfectly located a short stroll - or a quick ride on the red bus, no fare - to the F train or tram. An array of amenities include a stunning, 60' x 30' indoor pool with saunas, all impeccably maintained; teak-wood furnished sun deck above the pool; two-story state-of-the-art fitness center; playroom; community /party room; bicycle storage, all at no additional fee. Pet Policy: Cats are fine, no Dogs. ROOMS ARE VIRTUALLY STAGEDRoosevelt Island is a vibrant community offering shops and a variety of casual restaurants; tennis courts, Sports Park year-round swimming pool, a racquet club, ball fields and, 3.5 mile running/cycling path; parks and playgrounds; schools and daycare. The most recent additions to Roosevelt Island: the magnificent Louis Kahn-designed Four Freedoms Park, a visual masterpiece and moving tribute to FDR; RIVAA Art Gallery; Cornell Tech, an innovative, sustainable academic campus for hi-tech graduate studies being built in phases, the first opening in Fall of 2017. Note: the seller is open to all reasonable offers.
Building Details for 531 Main Street
OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeHigh-Rise
Service LevelFull Service
AgePost-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1976
Financing Allowed80%
Floors/Apts20/365
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
Roosevelt Island
0.21 miles
Ferry
Roosevelt Island
0.33 miles
Roosevelt Island | Manhattan
Quick Profile
Roosevelt Island is somewhat of an enigma to most New Yorkers. Ask just about anybody and the response you will get is somewhat quizzical. They generally know the location, unless of course, they confuse it with one of the other islands that dot the East River, and that one arrives at the island via the bright red tram that strings across the river from an elevated platform at 59th Street and Second Avenue. But to those who live on this small island enclave, home is bliss and they would prefer to keep their secret to themselves.
Roosevelt Island is only two blocks wide but extends almost two miles long (from 46th Street to 85th Street on the East Side). There is a waterfront promenade, shared by walkers and bikers alike, that encircles the entire island. There are very few cars, no need for the locals to drive, except maybe to the Gristedes mega-supermarket on the north end of the island. There is a red bus, free to all, that continuously loops from one end of the island to the other.
Aside from the glorious promenade, the island has an inordinate number of parks, ball fields, t playgrounds, and open areas to just sit and relax. There is even a large community garden offering individual plots to amateur horticulturists. Tranquility is always just a moment away. And of course, you just can’t stop watching the barges that effortlessly pass by the island throughout the day.
There is a deep sense of community among the 12,000 or more residents of the island. The residential component, excluding the Cornell Tech component, consists of four areas, each on the north side of the Queensboro Bridge. Upon exiting the tram, one spills out onto Main Street (almost like arriving at Disney World) and is presented with nine buildings that align both sides of the street. These modern structures, the first of which opened in 2003, are architecturally pleasing and surrounded by green space and beautiful landscaping. The older housing structures, further south, are far more utilitarian.
Access to the island has never been better. Yes, for those who don’t know, you can even drive here if you must via the Roosevelt Island Bridge from 36th Avenue in Queens. The island is also accessible by subway, bus and ferry service.
If there is one drawback, it is the limited selection of stores and restaurants. While the island provides residents with the essentials, the lack of a truly sustainable retail presence has been a downer.
All information furnished regarding property for sale, rental or financing is from sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy thereof and same is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, rental or other conditions, prior sale, lease or financing or withdrawal without notice. All dimensions are approximate. For exact dimensions, you must hire your own architect or engineer.
OLR ID: 1603002
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