If you are looking for space or desire a more casual pace, Riverdale is a superb option. The area offers a rare near-suburban experience in New York City, with expansive abodes, a vital selection of independently owned shops and restaurants, and convenient express and local transportation via the 1 subway line and Metro-Northùalong with easy access to Westchester and New Jersey. The neighborhood also has a well-deserved reputation as a green oasis, with several parks dotted with recreational amenities, from the soothing Wave Hill public gardens to Riverdale Park and its stunning views of the Hudson River and the Palisades.