Historic charm, affordability and proximity to transportation and midtown
Perched on the edge of a bluff, atop the plateau of one of the island’s highest natural points, 350 Cabrini Boulevard presents a compelling shot at the dream of homeownership in the city. For buyers seeking affordable, roomy, digs in a historic, tight-knit Manhattan co-op, the building is a sound choice. “The sense of community is huge there. That's one thing that I think is really special. Twice a year there’s a community party in the building where everyone gets together and they have cocktails and a potluck,” says Kimberly T. Hastie, a Brown Harris Stevens real estate agent who once called the building home. The accessibly-priced Art Deco building is close to transportation and retail, and comes with large units and scenic views of the Hudson River and George Washington Bridge. “350 is like the creme de la creme. It's just been beautifully maintained and they literally have the best staff.”The 1935 construction is located in Hudson Heights, a neighborhood most city dwellers have heard about but probably aren’t too familiar with. “Hudson Heights is a little gem of a neighborhood that a lot of people are unaware of,” says Hastie. “I think of it as what the Upper West Side used to be. Everybody knows everybody there.” With just a six-minute walk to the A train which runs express and gets to Times Square in about half an hour, it’s no wonder award-winning playwrights like Lin-Manuel Miranda and others in the theater industry are attracted to the area. Prices here are well below the average cost of a home in Manhattan and 350 Cabrini residences are only a short walk from the neighborhood’s commercial hubs, historic Fort Tryon and Bennett Park, Manhattan’s highest natural point. “A lot of people who grew up within the neighborhood, simply stay when it’s time to buy,” Hastie says. “Some people have lived there forever.”
Art Deco style, large layouts and sunken living rooms
Composed of two eight-floor buildings separated by a courtyard, 350 Cabrini’s beige-brick Art Deco design is evidenced by vertically arranged orange-and-black brickwork sitting atop and below the windows of its facade. Framed by a large green-and-beige marble surround, a decidedly Decor door is located in the front building’s recessed mid-section. Inside the lobby, a color palette made up of warm shades of mostly beige, gray and brown enhances the soft curves of a front desk, furniture, steps and decorative fireplace. Floorplans here are mostly one- and two-bedroom units although a couple of studios, three-beds and more, do exist. And the apartments here are large. “The living rooms are enormous in this building,” says Hastie. “I've had clients have a grand piano in the living room and still have plenty of room for everything else. They're very generous. And the main bedrooms are big, too.” Original sunken living rooms with angularly arched doorways give units a distinctly retro feel. Other common decorative features include hardwood floors, deep foyers and lots of built-in closets. Units on the higher floors (especially those directly across from the water) enjoy river views, while apartments on the lower floors take in views of the courtyard, street or trees. Ceiling heights in all of the apartments are high but a quirk of being on a hill is that ceilings on the lower floors are higher than others. “It’s because of the structure of the building; it's like a support system,” Hastie says. “Ceiling heights could be anywhere from nine to 11 feet. It's definitely more than your average cookie cutter eight feet.”
Prices that go against the Manhattan grain
“Hudson Heights is what I’d consider one of the last affordable places in a really nice neighborhood in Manhattan,” says Hastie. Bucking Manhattan trends, prices at 350 Cabrini start at $370,000 for a one-bedroom and can go up to $700,000. Two-bedrooms range in size from 950 square feet up to 1,250 square feet and start at $370,000. In January, Hastie sold 7K — a renovated two-bedroom with built-in shelving and tree-top views — for $860,000, the highest a two-bedroom has ever sold for in the building.
A part-time doorman and a courtyard
A part-time doorman greets residents at the front desk in the lobby. The pet-friendly building is also served by a live-in super. There is a package room, bike and unit storage and laundry in the basement. Residents also make great use of the courtyard which is furnished with comfortable seating. “It’s great in the summer,” says Hastie.
Historic parks are close and residents are near commercial pockets
Landmarked Fort Tryon is practically 350 Cabrini’s backyard. Located at one of Manhattan’s highest points, the 67 acres of public parkland was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. and contains several walking paths; lawns where city residents can often be seen picnicing; shady, mature trees; gardens; fitness areas and the city’s largest dog run. The park is also home to The Met Cloisters, the museum’s collection of medieval courtyards that come directly from European monasteries. Bennett Park — another historic park and Manhattan’s highest point — is five minutes on foot from the building; there, residents can find a playground and several ball courts.
Hastie points out two commercial blocks that residents of 350 Cabrini frequent — 181st Street between Broadway and Riverside Drive and 187th Street. Both are within a 10-minute walk and residents can find a Key Foods there, local grocer Ozzie’s Fresh Market and other local eateries and businesses including fitness studio Hudson Pilates. Buunni Coffee is a favorite, as there’s always a line for pastries at Dutch Baby Bakery. The Uptown Garrison is a great place to grab drinks and residents visit 181 Cabrini for brunch and dinner. Beyond the local pockets, residents can venture further down 181st Street to find everything from banks to more local shops, pharmacies, and restaurants, in addition to a few national chains like Target and Gap.
Many convenient transportation options
Blocks here do not adhere to the usual block-and-avenue city grid found in most of Manhattan so walks can seem longer without avenues to break up the streets. But, that does not change the short, six-minute walk to the nearest subway or the short walk to buses on Fort Washington Avenue, Broadway and St. Nicholas Avenue. From the building, it takes only seven minutes to get to the West Side Highway. A Citi bike rack sits just across the block’s corners at Fort Washington Avenue and Pinehurst Avenue.
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Low Crime
Crime Score®
3/ 10
Bikeable
Bike Score®
52/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
69/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
99/ 100
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Parks in this Area
Bennett Park
5 min walk
Picnic Area
Playground
Fort Tryon Park
8 min walk
Trails
Playground
Fort Washington Park
15 min walk
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
J. Hood Wright Park
3 min drive
Basketball
Dog Park
Volleyball
Monsignor Kett Playground
3 min drive
Basketball
Playground
Highbridge Field House
4 min drive
Highbridge Park
4 min drive
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Hill Top Park
4 min drive
Picnic Area
Trails
Swindler Cove
4 min drive
Trails
River
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