Affordable Bronx Co-op Tour: Park Views, Steps From the Zoo (Price Reveal)

Touring a 2 bedroom, 1 bath HDFC co-op at 785 East 181st Street in East Tremont, the Bronx. This corner unit has a living room that faces Mapes Park, a main bedroom with three windows, and a second room tucked off the kitchen for a guest room, office, or workout space. I'll walk you through the apartment, the building, and the neighborhood, including a park the city spent over eleven million dollars rebuilding right across the street, the Bronx Zoo a few minutes away, express train access to both sides of Manhattan, and Arthur Avenue, the Bronx's Little Italy, five minutes by car. Stick around for the price, because this is one of the most affordable ways to own a two bedroom in New York City right now. CHAPTER 00:00 – Intro: HDFC co-op with park views in the Bronx 0:25 – Building overview: 1913 pre-war, 23 units, no elevator 0:55 – Touring apartment 11 (third floor corner unit) 1:21 – Living room with park views 1:31 – Main bedroom with three windows 1:47 – Second room: private guest room/office space 2:12 – The price: $149,000 2:22 – Maintenance cost & rent comparison 2:50 – What is an HDFC co-op? Purchase requirements 3:17 – Mapes Park across the street ($11M renovation + pool) 3:40 – Southern Boulevard & the Bronx Zoo nearby 4:05 – Transportation: 2 and 5 trains at West Farms Square 4:59 – Bonus stop: Arthur Avenue, the Bronx's Little Italy 5:30 – Quick recap of the listing 6:09 – Closing + CTA to reach out FAQ What is an HDFC co-op? An HDFC co-op is a New York City affordable housing cooperative created under the Housing Development Fund Corporation program. Prices and monthly costs are typically far below market-rate co-ops, and buildings set their own purchase requirements. How much is maintenance at 785 East 181st Street? Maintenance is $711 a month, which includes heat, hot water, and water. What trains are near this building? The 2 and 5 express trains at West Farms Square–East Tremont Avenue are under a ten minute walk. The 2 runs down Manhattan's West Side to Brooklyn. The 5 runs down the East Side and can extend into Brooklyn as well. How far is the Bronx Zoo from this apartment? The Southern Boulevard gate is about a four block walk, or roughly three minutes by car. How far is Arthur Avenue from this building? Arthur Avenue, the Bronx's Little Italy, is about five minutes by car. Interested in this apartment or thinking about buying in the Bronx, Queens, or Long Island? Text me at 347-612-2964, I'll answer your questions directly. Or book a time to talk through my consultation page, link below. Claudia Looi Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, Keller Williams Landmark II Text: 347-612-2964 Book a consultation: https://claudialooi.com/consultation/