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4 BED / 3.5 bath triplex Hayden on Hudson townhouse riverfront condo for sale in Riverdale, NY

Peter Segalla, New York's designer Realtor. (HOULIHAN LAWRENCE) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:15:13 -0800

4 BED / 3.5 Bath triplex Hayden on Hudson townhouse riverfront condo for sale in Riverdale, NY Buyers in today's market want Value, and at just $474.00 per s/f this 2,941 s/f triplex townhouse condo unit is among the lowest-priced per s/f of any Riverdale condos currently on the market. And among Riverdale condos, Hayden on Hudson is just one of only two bona-fide full-service Hudson Riverfront condominiums on the Hudson River in Riverdale, NY.

This triplex townhouse riverfront condo, located in the ultra-exclusive north end of Hayden on Hudson's private 9 acre cul de sac, offers discriminating homebuyers homeownership in Riverdale, NY's premiere condominium, absent any of the headaches associated with single-family homeownership. That's because with Hayden condominium ownership comes an understated, elegant lifestyle; a private, park-like setting, seasonal pool, tennis courts, exercise facility, community room, not to mention a full-time building staff: 24-hour attended lobby / concierge, live-in superintendent, handymen, porters and 24-hour attended indoor heated parking garage.

According to Riverdale, NY's designer Realtor, Peter Segalla who is both a Hayden homeowner and a NYS licensed broker associate with the region's most highly-regarded real estate company, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate / Rand Realty: "Unlike most new-construction condos built in the last few years in Riverdale, NY, Hayden's common charges have remained historically low (currently equal to approximately fifty-cents per square foot), even with the board's recent implementation of a rare 10% common charge increase. And unlike most new-construction condos enticing homebuyers with tax abatements that reflect artificially low real estate taxes, Hayden homeowners have enjoyed low real estate taxes since the complex originally converted to condominium ownership in 1977. "

Hayden's iconic mid-century modern architecture ca. 1967 is perhaps more Miami Beach or West Hollywood than most new construction condos in Riverdale, NY. Hayden's iconic architecture, together with its unparalleled river views, its distinctively scaled spaces and its reputation for being exceptionally well-managed are precisely why Hayden on Hudson remains the most coveted condominium address in Riverdale, NY.

As evidenced in this view of the west-facing 20'-4" x 15'-8" sunken Living Room, the original owner has maintained a reverence for noted architect Henry Kibel's architectural flourishes. The windowed Eat-in Kitchen measuring 11'-9" x 14'-2" has terra cotta flooring, a dramatic, east-facing arched window, upgraded appliances and ample counter space.

The 20'-4" x 15'-3" Master Bedroom, with two full-height west-facing arched windows with views of the private garden and Hudson River beyond, can be subdivided to accomodate a 4th bedroom, as was the architect's original intention.

The Garden-level Recreation Room (20'-4" x 15'-8") with wood-burning fireplace and west-facing sliding glass doors onto a private Patio and garden, offers seasonal views of the Hudson River. Private & serene; this triplex condo townhouse is a perfect compliment to the surrounding lush natural landscape & Hudson River views beyond.

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REAL ESTATE RIVERDALE, NY - Riverdale's designer Realtor - Peter Segalla, ABR, SFR, Associate Broker, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate / RAND REALTY

Peter Segalla, New York's designer Realtor. (HOULIHAN LAWRENCE) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:33:50 -0800

REAL ESTATE RIVERDALE, NY - Riverdale's designer Realtor - Peter Segalla, ABR, SFR, Associate Broker, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate / RAND REALTY Peter Segalla, ABR, SFR, Associate Broker with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate / RAND REALTY; a top-rated major regional real estate brokerage firm with offices throughout the lower Hudson Valley, New York, consistently-ranked among the nation's elite 60 most highly-regarded, full-service real estate companies.

Mr. Segalla earned his designations as an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) and a Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource (SFR) from the Real Estate Buyer's Agency Council (REBAC). He's a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Peter has been certified by the National Council on Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) and is a NYS certified interior designer. He received his professional degree and has served on the faculty at Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY. Prior to becoming a broker, Mr. Segalla's career included residential real estate development, historic preservation, space planning, interior design and decoration.

As a designer, Realtor, and Associate Broker with the region's No. 1 real estate company, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate / RAND REALTY; no one's better suited to market a property to it's best advantage. Peter's repeatedly obtained top dollar for properties he's listed and sold, including this high-floor, riverfront 2 bedroom / 2 bath, 1,339 s/f unit with 55' private wrap balcony in Riverdale's premiere condo residence Hayden-on-Hudson. He listed the unit for $879K and it sold for $875K all-cash after being on the market for just 45 days.

Peter's passion for design and real estate includes property he's personally purchased, renovated, marketed and re-sold, like this 2 Bedroom /1 Bath co-op bank foreclosure property located east of the highway in Riverdale, NY.

As he does when searching for property for his buyer-clients, Peter saw this property's potential the moment he stepped foot into the derelict apartment. He used his designer expertise to visually organize the apartment's layout. Then he selected a palette of materials and finishes he knows as a Realtor buyers have come to expect. The result: high-style yet budget-friendly. Black ebonized cabinetry, creamy granite counters, commerical-style appliances, mirrored backsplashes and stainless steel accents. Mr. Segalla completed the renovation, put the property back on the market selling it for top-dollar; proving once again a visually-organized home sells in all markets.

Peter says interior design and real estate are analogous to couture. Interior design is "custom", whereas real estate is "off the rack". Whatever his seller or buyer client's needs may be, Mr. Segalla consistently brings his unique designer's perspective to the process of searching for, marketing and selling a home.

Mr. Segalla is a top-producing, multi-million dollar award-winning agent serving discriminating clients throughout Riverdale, the Bronx and southern Westchester County, New York. Peter Segalla: Riverdale's designer Realtor. After all, why entrust the sale or acquisition of your most valuable asset to just any ordinary Riverdale broker?

Riverfront condos for sale in Riverdale, NY

Peter Segalla, New York's designer Realtor. (HOULIHAN LAWRENCE) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:27:49 -0800

Riverfront condos for sale in Riverdale, NY Saavy buyers know this upscale neighborhood for its Hudson River views, and some of the best riverfront condo deals in New York City, priced well below comparable condo properties in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn. Hayden-on-Hudson, Riverdale's signature mid-century modern condominium designed by noted architect Henry Kibel ca 1967, featuring an iconic 15 story curvilinear design, is widely regarded as Riverdale's premiere condominium residence.

Hayden's apartment-style condo units feature generously proportioned spaces, floor-to-ceiling windows, private wrap terraces and incomparable views of the Hudson River, Palisades cliffs, George Washington and Tappan Zee Bridges. Originally developed as a luxury rental apartment complex, Hayden-on-Hudson was converted to condominium ownership in 1977.

Although there's a glut of new condo construction in Riverdale east of the parkway, there's been no new development on the Hudson riverfront in years, resulting in a very limited inventory of riverfront condos for sale. Resident / broker Peter Segalla recently listed a high-floor 2 Bedroom / 2.5 bath unit (convertible to 3 bedrooms). The first time this unit has come on the market in over 30 years, it features 1,682 s/f of luxury living space, pristine original details, wood-burning fireplace, formal dining room, windowed eat-in-kitchen, east/west exposures, 20' private wrap balcony with year-round unobstructed panoramic Hudson River views.

Also situated within this private cul de sac, on opposite ends of Hayden-on-Hudson's central high-rise apartment tower are two rows of low-rise attached brick townhouses. At just $474. per s/f, this 2,941 s/f triplex townhouse with seasonal Hudson River views recently listed for sale by resident / broker Peter Segalla has one of the lowest prices per s/f for a luxury condominium in all of Riverdale. Its distinctively scaled spaces and oversized arched windows are Modernism classics. If Space is America's last luxury, this spacious triplex townhouse offers discerning buyers 3 floors of luxurious living space in one of New York's most private, serene and exclusive settings.

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