2925 Matthews Ave

A six-story pre-war cooperative constructed in 1928, this Allerton Avenue elevator building exemplifies early 20th-century urban multifamily housing in the Bronx. Exteriors present a traditional masonry façade with a formal entry leading into an expansive, well-kept lobby and a small gated interior courtyard/garden. The property is configured primarily as one- and two-bedroom co-op apartments featuring high ceilings, large windows, and pre-war details such as arched openings and hardwood floors in many units. Typical apartment interiors combine classic elements with incremental modern updates: eat-in kitchens, formal dining areas, recessed lighting, granite or marble counters, walk-in closets, and original moldings in some units. Building-level amenities include an elevator, on-site laundry, a resident superintendent, security cameras on floors, additional storage availability, and mailbox service. Maintenance packages are notable for commonly including all utilities (heat, gas, electricity, hot water). The co-op’s governing rules are historic and restrictive: purchases are frequently cash-only per original bylaws, with owner-occupancy and limited subletting; small pets are generally permitted under weight limits in some listings. Location advantages include proximity to the 2 and 5 subway lines (Allerton Avenue station), express bus service into Manhattan, nearby shops, schools, and the Allerton branch of the New York Public Library, situating the building for convenient transit-oriented neighborhood living.