About 5629 Sylvan Avenue
Legal 2-Family Home in North Riverdale — First Time on the Market in Nearly 25 Years!
This spacious and well-maintained 2-family home offers exceptional flexibility as either a large single-family residence or an income-producing live-in investment property. With approximately 2,400 square feet of living space, this move-in-ready home includes 3–4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and a powder room, a basement, a detached 2-car garage, and a driveway with parking for 2 additional vehicles.
The main residence is a beautifully designed triplex featuring an open-concept layout. The main living level includes a bright living room with access to an outdoor patio, a powder room, washer/dryer, and a spacious windowed kitchen with dining area leading to a full Trex deck—perfect for summer barbecues and entertaining.
The second level offers two generously sized bedrooms and a shared full bathroom. The private top-floor primary suite features cathedral ceilings, an en-suite bathroom, and two oversized walk-in closets. Enjoy scenic views overlooking the iconic Van Cortlandt Park, designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, offering miles of hiking and biking trails, tennis courts, horseback riding, golf course, running tracks, and the historic Aqueduct Trail.
Additional features include:
• Triple-pane windows for peace and quiet
• Full bathrooms on every floor
• Separate 1-bedroom apartment ideal for rental income or guest accommodations
• Detached and spacious 2-car garage
• Two water heaters
• Three Con Edison meters
Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, Lloyd’s Famous Carrot Cake, Van Cortlandt Park, riding stables, and the BX9 bus with easy access to the 1 train subway line.
This North Riverdale gem is truly “priced to sell.”
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