$499,000

Top Floor Sun Filled 2Bed Condo Jewel!Picture yourself in this truly unique 2 bedroom 1 Bath condominium, which is filled with abundant light throughout the day. This postwar apartment features South and West facing views with oversized windows, skylights in the kitchen, and interior ceiling windows in both bedrooms, to… Read More maximize airflow and light throughout this apartment. As you enter into the living room, you'll immediately notice warm wooden floors, handcrafted built-ins throughout this home, beginning the with the custom shelving and storage cabinets, home office desk/work station, and a well situated dining table (for seating up to 5- 6) flowing from the ample sized windowed kitchen. The hallway is filled with even more shelving and storage for your library of books, vinyl records, CD/DVD's, shoes, etc., all with soft close drawers. There are even built-in laundry hampers and an iron board station. All custom built-ins and details were hand crafted by a master woodworker using maple wood. The generously sized primary bedroom has two South facing windows and has an ample sized closet, built-in dressers and even a night stand. It is spacious enough to accommodate a king sized bed. The second bedroom has two Westerly facing windows giving you sunny afternoon views of the Met Cloisters and is spacious enough to accommodate a queen sized bed, and also boasts built-in for all your storage needs. This home also features a Nest controlled central a/c & heating system, flush mounted ceiling speakers throughout, recessed, dimmable LED ceiling lights, soundproofing around the ceilings, floors and walls, and even City-quiet (double pane) windows to provide you with peace and tranquility.High speed Internet, Basic Cable from Spectrum with 10 free streaming channels is offered for an additional $60 per month added onto common charges. 581 Academy Street is a postwar, elevator building, with a live-in superintendent and central laundry facilities. Your new home is just moments away from Fort Tryon Park, Inwood Hill Park, and Highbridge Park, and the Met Cloisters. There are plenty of neighborhood dining options, and the A express train or the local 1 train are just a 7 minute walk. Subletting is permitted and pets are allowed. Up to 90% financing is permitted in this condo (10% down). E-mail or Call for your appointment today!Taxes are reflective of primary residence with Condo Abatement. They are $439.79 without the abatement. Read Less

Listing Courtesy of: Edward H Liao, Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Sep 23, 2026

Property Type

Apartment

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

756

Year Built

1925

MLS Number

RLS20116148

Additional Details

Building

Built in 1925, Living area: 756.0, Living area units: SquareFeet, 5 stories, Entry level: 5

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: None, PrivateOutdoorSpaceOver60Sqft

Home Owner's Association

Association Fee: $759, Fee Frequency: Monthly

Interior Features

Storage

Laundry

BuildingNone

Pets Policy

Allowed: BuildingYes, No

Pool

BuildingNone

Taxes

Parcel Number: 2221-1183, Tax Block: 02221, Lot: 1183, Zoning description: R7-2

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