2685 Creston Ave

Built in 1940 and attributed to H. Herbert Lilien, this six‑story cooperative exemplifies Art Moderne/Art Deco residential design. The 73‑unit elevator building retains many prewar details: basket‑weave parquet floors, plaster archways, wrought‑iron railings and a lobby finished with terrazzo and marble accents and an embossed elevator door. Unit mix skews toward studios and one‑bedrooms, many with sunken living rooms, windowed eat‑in kitchens, high or cathedral ceilings and original moldings; several layouts include first‑floor bedrooms and formal dining or dressing areas. Building services are straightforward and resident‑oriented: an on‑site superintendent, laundry room and elevator; monthly maintenance typically includes heat and hot water. Pet and sublet policies vary by unit or sale status (cats often allowed, dogs frequently restricted; subletting commonly permitted after two years with board approval). The coop sits in Fordham/Kingsbridge with strong transit access (B/D/4 subway lines, MTA buses, Metro‑North and express buses), and is close to Lehman College, Van Cortlandt Park, the Bronx Zoo and local shopping along Kingsbridge Road and the Grand Concourse, supporting a mix of student, commuter and long‑term resident lifestyles.