I just listed a 2 bedroom condo apartment in Tenafly for $459,000. This one is located in what used to be the entire Tenafly School System many years ago. Because it was an old school building, this has quite a story behind it.
I’d like to give you the history of this condominium complex in brief and then talk about this new listing I have. This is a particularly good example of how re-purposing a building can add a lot to a town and be a financial success.
A Part of Tenafly History
John Hull Browning was a Mayor of Tenafly and also a very wealthy man. He donated the land and paid for the construction of an Elementary School at the corner of Tenafly Road and W Clinton Ave. Because he did, the school was named the Browning School in his honor when it opened in 1907.
The Browning School was expanded over the years and at 1 time housed the entire Tenafly School System. It’s doors were closed 70 years later because modern buildings took over. Unused for many years, it fell into a terrible state of disrepair until it was sold to Jack Charshafian. Mr. Charshafian developed it into 60 condominium apartments that went on sale in 1983. He had to keep the exterior as it was because the town of Tenafly insisted on keeping it’s historical nature.
Browning House Advantages 
Since it’s beginning, the Browning House has always been a sought after complex. It’s unique – there are no other condos like it in Tenafly. Because it was a school, the construction is exceptionally solid. As a result, this is a very quiet building. In addition, floor plans are quite varied. This is not a cookie cutter building.
The location is fabulous. It’s right in the heart of downtown Tenafly so you are a short walk to all the shopping, restaurants and services you need. In addition, Browning House is an ideal location for NYC commuters being only 1.5 blocks from NYC express bus commutes. This is also a very well-run condominium with a great management company – Young and Associates.
Apartment 2 G Is Bright
This 2 bedroom condominium apartment is notable because of the tremendous light that pours in through it’s many windows. This is because of it’s location and windows. 2 G is at the very back of the building with nothing obstructing sunlight, Additionally it has a large number of oversized windows along this back wall. As a result, you have a very bright condo unit.
Floor Plan
The floor plan is comfortable too. You walk into the foyer and then on to the large living room. You have 2 choices of a dining area because there’s a nook which really is perfect for a table and chairs. The kitchen is very well designed so there are a lot of cabinets and great counter space. Inside the kitchen is a stackable washer and dryer too.
Storage is terrific. Across from the kitchen is a walk in pantry closet and a basement storage locker is included. Bedroom sizes are good too. The Primary is long and the 2nd bedroom has it’s own nook too. Both bedrooms have double door closets with custom inserts.
2 G has both a Powder Room for guests off of the foyer and a main bath for the private living area. It really is a great floor plan for comfortable living.
The Browning House
The Browning house is only 60 units. While sizable, it’s not large and overwhelming. This is a building that is always popular because it fits several different needs and because of it’s location. Professionals love it because it’s so convenient. I’ve sold units to professional folks who step off the NJ Transit 166 bus, walk over to one of the restaurants for take out
and then go home for the night. It’s also a perfect place for downsizers who want to stay in town or who come from the surrounding area. For those who simply want an easy lifestyle and don’t want the size and responsibility of a house, this works for them too.
For all of the above, this well-run condominium building rarely has units on the market and is always in high demand. Come take a look at 2 G at The Browning House. This 2 bedroom condo apartment will not disappoint you!
