This 25-foot wide, mixed-use building offers three spacious free-market apartments and a variable space in the finished lower level. With tenants covering their own heat and electric costs, this property is low-maintenance, making it an ideal opportunity for both investors and end-users.
Originally built on a vacant lot in 1988 and expanded to four floors in 1991, the building is reportedly framed for the addition of two more floors with provisions for an elevator. What sets this property apart is its potential for expansion. Set in a Landmarked District with a Non-Contributing label, there are approximately 6,874 square feet of unused air rights, allowing one to create add one or two stories, or create an 11 story new building. This makes it a prime investment for someone looking to increase its value, whether for personal use, a community facility, or possibly a medical office.
Convenience is key, and 542 Cathedral Parkway delivers. Just a block from Riverside Park and steps from the 110th Street subway station, you're minutes away from everything the city has to offer. Enjoy quick access to Riverside Park, Morningside Park, Columbia University, Mount Sinai St. Luke's Hospital, and the northern corner of Central Park. Columbia University is just four blocks away, making this location perfect for students, faculty, or anyone who wants to be close to the action.
Each apartment in the building is self-sufficient, featuring its own hot water heater, washer-dryer, and electric range. Heat is provided by baseboard heating and each apartment is equipped with wall-mounted air conditioners. Plus, the finished lower level offers an additional 800 square feet of rentable space, adding even more income potential.
Whether you're an investor looking to maximize the building's growth potential, an end-user seeking a versatile living space, or someone who values convenience and accessibility, 542 Cathedral Parkway is the perfect place to call home.
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Many New Yorkers have walked through this small neighborhood countless times but may be unfamiliar with its name, which is often folded into the vastness of the Upper West Side. An ameatuer might even confuse the neighborhood with Harlem, Morningside Heights, or make up a new geographically descriptive name like, Upper Upper Westside. Manhattan Valley is bounded by 110th Street to the north, 96th Street to the south, Central Park West to the east and Broadway to the west.
Manhattan Valley is a diverse, mostly residential neighborhood that is rich in history. The north side of the neighborhood has no shortage of historic row houses and distinctive buildings designed in a Romanesque, Victorian Gothic and Queen Ann style of architecture. If you’re a fan of architecture this may be an ideal place to visit. Contrasting the neighborhood's classical architecture in the north are the modern buildings of Columbus Square on the south side.