Welcome to the Aurora Condominiums located in the Melrose section of the Bronx! This luxury mid-rise building, built in 2006, has everything you need.  Elegant furnished lobby with video intercom system, 2 elevators, fitness center, laundry room, resident's lounge, outdoor terrace and playground area.  This well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath unit offers beautiful wood flooring throughout, granite countertops, ample closet space and great views! Your Master Suite has a walk-in closet.  There is individual controlled air conditioning and heat in each room.  Small dogs allowed! Monthly HOA is $565 and taxes are $198 a year!  You are only two stops away from Manhattan! 20 minutes to midtown, Near Yankee Stadium and the B, D & 4 trains at E161st St. Walk to the BX41 bus at Melrose Ave & E158th St, the BX6-SBS & BX6 buses at E161 St & Melrose Ave and the BX21 bus at 3rd Ave & E158th St, the Melrose Metro-North railroad Harlem Line at E162nd St & Park Ave, the 2 & 5 trains as well as shops at "The Hub" 3rd Ave & E149th Street , Lincoln Hospital at E149th St & Park Ave and the Bronx Terminal Market (Gateway Mall) at E149th and Exterior Streets. Easy access to the Major Highways. Melrose is filled with locally-owned businesses and regional chain stores. You'll find a variety of corner markets, coffee shops, diners, and specialty shops.    This property still benefits from a 421 (a) tax abatement which runs for 25 years on the property from October 2009 to October 2034 which keeps yearly taxes at only $198 for year 2021.