I BR in Edgewater NJ; 5 min walk to NYC ferry or public transit buses

Description

This 1 bedroom apartment is the upper level apartment in a two family home with a separate entrance. Built on the Palisades overlooking the Hudson River with magnificent views of New York City. Located a 5 minute walk to the Edgewater Marina and ferry commute across the river to Midtown/NYU, or to the New Jersey Transit bus #158 to midtown, or #188 over GW bridge to CUNY and the city. Surrounded by trees, nestled back against the cliff and just 8 miles from midtown Manhattan, it is an oasis just outside the cultural center of NYC. This apartment is on the top floor of a 2 family home, with separate entrance, 2 private balconies, with trees and land adjacent. Hardwood maple floors throughout, windows at the level of the tree tops with views and lots of light, perfect for writing, yoga practice, meditation or other occupations that require a peaceful atmosphere. Edgewater is one of the most desirable areas to live near NYC. Quality of life is much better than NYC, quieter, cleaner, less expensive, with easy access to great local public schools through sixth grade. Edgewater is also one of the most diverse neighborhoods outside NYC. Food shopping is great with Mitsuwa Japanese market, Whole Foods, Trader Joes, ACME and Target stores all nearby and on the river front walkway. People from NYC come to Edgewater for grocery shopping to avoid crowds and lines and enjoy the Hudson river front. Edgewater is a community of professionals, academics and artists, and home to people from around the world with a large population of Indian, Japanese, Korean and Chinese, as well as Turkish, Iranian, Egyptian, Europeans, Central and South Americans. There is no food or grocery you cannot find close by. Shopping, dining and excellent public schools preK thru grade 6 within walking distance. Street parking readily available for lease holders. Fully furnished with queen bed, armchair and love seat, desk and office chair, fully equipped kitchen, bedding and towels, and available for short term at a higher rate (4 months or less) and longer term rentals (9-12 months). Edgewater has an entrance to the famous Interstate Palisades Park, with playgrounds, hiking paths and wooded waterfront picnic areas. You can commute easily while enjoying all the benefits of small town community life, great schools, clean air, and easy access to the city by ferry or bus.