A basic building but apartments are spacious and reasonably priced
Many of the apartment buildings constructed in 1950s and ‘60s Riverdale present red brick facades with lots of windows and mid-rise heights. Fairfield, a seven-story 1953-built co-op on the east side of the Henry Hudson Parkway, is no different. There are no fancy amenities here and, because of its height and distance from the Hudson River, it has limited views. But what it does have are very spacious layouts at below-average prices and maintenance fees, with short walking distances to transportation and neighborhood restaurants and shops. “It's a very basic building, no door man, no amenities,” says Terhi Edwards, an executives sales manager at Douglas Elliman. “But I think the apartments are very reasonably priced.”
Units are designed to maximize light and space
A generous number of windows bathe the Fairfield in natural light, enhancing its appeal. While the building's modest height and distance from the Hudson River preclude water views, there are enough trees in proximity to add a touch of nature to nearly all the units’ vistas. All homes have a foyer and plank wood floors (although some owners may have used a different material during renovations). Most kitchens are galley style but they all come with at least one window and/or an opening to the living space.
These rare and roomy apartments all fall under $500,000
Residents seem to enjoy living at Fairfield as units here rarely go on the market. A total of four apartments were sold in 2023 and only three were on offer in the fall of 2024, with none having been sold earlier in the year. As mentioned before, price and an abundance of space seem to be huge draws for buyers. For skeptics who consider the existence of a spacious apartment under $500,000 in New York City as mythical as unicorns and fairies, the Fairfield is proof that, well, rare sightings of these magical creatures may be true after all. The two one-bedrooms sold in 2023, generously sized at 700 and 800 square feet, were $185,000 and $195,000 apiece. Two-bedroom apartments come with two bathrooms and average 1,200 square feet but, can start at 1,100 square feet and go up to 1,250; they range in price from $350,000 to $375,000. Three-bedroom residences also have two bathrooms and fall between 1,400 and 1,500 square feet. There was one on offer at $499,000 in the fall of 2024.
Fairfield offers the essentials
When it comes to amenities, Fairfield covers the basics. The terrazzo-tiled lobby is well-kept and the super lives in the building. There are folding tables in the basement laundry room which has a doorway to a recycling center with built-in bins for a variety of household materials. Bike storage is available as is street parking and a parking lot with assigned spots; however, there is a waitlist.
Easy access to shops, local restaurants and three parks
Riverdale’s zoning makes Fairfield’s location east of the Parkway ideal for those wanting proximity to commerce. (Only the east side of the neighborhood permits retail.) It takes about 10 minutes of walking to get to the upper section of Johnson Avenue where restaurants like The Johnson (an aesthetically modern diner with old-school charm), a Starbucks, and other conveniences like dry cleaners and hair salons, can be found. Along 235th Street are other community staples such as Key Foods and Walgreens. Fairfield sits almost equidistant to three parks — Henry Hudson, Ewen and Seton. All three are built with playgrounds, lawns, running, trails, sports courts, lawns and lots of trees (in the case of Henry Hudson, some are over a century old). Seton Park stands apart with its skate park. Ewen Park features several grassy spots for picnics and a grand 158-step staircase that connects Riverdale to the Kingsbridge neighborhood.
Metro-North, express bus stops and the Parkway are close by
From Fairfield, it takes about 15 minutes of walking to get to the Spuyten Duyvil train station where Riverdale residents can hop on the Metro-North and get to Grand Central Station in under half an hour. The station is only five minutes by car and about 10 minutes on the bus from 232nd Street. Several express buses to Manhattan are available although their travel time is twice that of the train. Drivers get to Midtown in about 20 minutes, without traffic, via the Henry Hudson Parkway which runs alongside the building.
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Low Crime
Crime Score®
2/ 10
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
89/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
83/ 100
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Parks in this Area
Seton Park
5 min walk
Baseball/Softball
Dog Park
Football
Spuyten Duyvil Playground
7 min walk
Trails
Playground
Spuyten Duyvil Playground
9 min walk
Basketball
Playground
Henry Hudson Park
9 min walk
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Dog Park
Ewen Park
14 min walk
Basketball
Dog Park
Trails
Brust Park
3 min drive
Trails
Playground
Walking Paths
Marble Hill Playground
3 min drive
Basketball
Playground
Marble Hill Playgound
3 min drive
Basketball
Playground
Riverdale Park
4 min drive
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
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