Riverdale, a section of the Bronx in New York City, like much of the area, has a long history.  The neighborhood around 3875 Waldo and the building itself is full of history too. 

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The building was built in 1929 and opened in 1930 to the first tenants.  It was touted as a luxurious full-service building with the most modern amenities of the time. 

Indeed, the entire fifth floor was purpose built to for in-house staff  and building maintenance.  Building services included a jitney to the railroad at Spuyten Duyvil.  Even the metal radiator enclosures were advertised as modern and convenient.