2 Fordham Hl Oval

A mid-century cooperative complex built in 1950, this 17-story, 25-unit property occupies a landscaped, gated campus in the Fordham Manor/University Heights section of the Bronx. The masonry-block structures reflect postwar apartment-planning with formal entry lobbies, elevators, and broad corridors; many residences are arranged as one- and two-bedroom plans with generous living rooms, dining alcoves, and galley or eat-in kitchens. Interiors often feature period details such as hardwood/parquet floors, cathedral ceilings in select units, double vanities, and original-to-era kitchens updated with modern appliances in some apartments. Shared building facilities emphasize residential convenience and community: a 24-hour attendant/doorman, on-site management and maintenance staff, package room, laundry and storage/locker rooms in the basement, and a staffed security office with video surveillance. Grounds include extensive planted gardens, playgrounds, and small private outdoor terraces for select units; garage parking is available nearby for an additional fee. The co-op’s rules historically restrict dogs and require board approval for purchases; maintenance charges typically include utilities, taxes, and some insurance. The property sits within walking distance of Fordham University, the Bronx Botanical Garden, VA Hospital and multiple transit options (Metro-North, several subway lines and express buses), combining suburban-like green space with direct access to Manhattan.