1 Metropolitan Oval

A mid-century, 12-story condominium building completed in 1940 that forms part of the larger Parkchester North complex in the Bronx. The property contains about 20 residential units, primarily one- and two-bedroom condos that reflect the era’s straightforward, practical layouts with formal dining areas and entrance foyers. Common interior features include an elevator, ceiling fans in some units, pantries and in-unit or building-provided formal dining space; many residences show original hardwood floors and period details alongside occasional modern updates. Exterior assets are modest: a planted courtyard for residents and centralized mailboxes; some units face the Oval park and fountain, providing direct green views. Building services and charges typically bundle heat, cooking gas and hot water into monthly common charges; limited, managed parking is available by application for a nominal annual fee through the condominium. The location is highly transit-oriented — steps from the No. 6 subway and multiple local and express bus routes — and adjacent to Parkchester’s retail corridor with supermarkets, shops, restaurants and schools, making daily errands walkable. The complex participates in local tax programs that have affected unit-level taxes in recent years and appeals to buyers seeking established community infrastructure rather than new-construction finishes.