1 Fordham Hl Oval

A mid-20th-century, 16-story cooperative complex built in 1950 and sited within a gated, multi-building campus. The property consists primarily of one- and two-bedroom apartment layouts arranged in low- and mid-rise blocks around landscaped courtyards and gardened lawns. Architecturally the development favors straightforward postwar massing with brick façades, regular window bays and restrained detailing; many units offer high ceilings and original interior finishes such as hardwood floors and classic moldings. Interiors commonly include galley or eat-in kitchens, formal dining areas, sizable closets and period features like cathedral ceilings in select apartments. Shared building infrastructure comprises multiple elevators, on-site management, laundry facilities, basement storage rooms and indoor social spaces. The grounds include playgrounds, seating patios and planted courtyards, while the community provides 24-hour security and video surveillance alongside a package room and maintained common gardens. Parking is available in a garage associated with the complex (often across or adjacent to the main buildings). Pet policies vary by unit but some listings restrict dogs; maintenance fees frequently include heat, hot water, electricity and basic cable, reflecting a co-op financial structure. The complex sits near Fordham Road retail, public transit (multiple bus routes, #4 train and Metro-North access) and institutional anchors such as Fordham University, the Bronx Botanical Garden and the VA Medical Center, supporting a suburban-within-the-city lifestyle.