A bright, sunlit living room in an Astelle residence, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a city view.

Cats and dogs welcome

Pet-Friendly Apartments at The Astelle

The Astelle is a pet-friendly building, lobby to rooftop. Cats and dogs are part of the household here, with a 35-acre park a short way off for the daily walk.

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The short answer

The Astelle is a pet-friendly building; cats and dogs are welcome

Pets are part of the household at The Astelle. The building is new, finished in 2025, eight stories at 286 Rider Avenue in Mott Haven, and it was designed to be lived in with cats and dogs, from the lobby to the rooftop. Below is what is around the building for a pet owner, and the questions worth asking any building before you sign.

Green space nearby

St. Mary's Park, a few minutes off

The single biggest thing a dog owner wants is real green space within reach. St. Mary's Park sits just south of the building.

St. Mary's Park is the largest park in the South Bronx, about 35 acres of rolling lawns, mature trees, and paths, with a dedicated dog area. For a dog owner it is the difference between a quick curb walk and an actual outing, close enough to make twice a day, big enough that the route never gets old. about 35 acres, the largest park in the South Bronx¹.

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St. Mary's Park, the largest in the South Bronx, NYC Parks

The rooftop terrace at The Astelle, open to residents with seating and skyline views. — The rooftop terrace, one of the shared outdoor spaces residents and their pets share at The Astelle.

A practical guide

A pet owner's Mott Haven checklist

Bringing an animal into a new building is mostly logistics. Here is what is nearby for a pet, and the questions worth asking any building you tour, this one included, so there are no surprises after move-in.

Nearest green space: St. Mary's Park to the south, the largest in the South Bronx, with a dog area. Worth walking the route once to time it for yourself.
What to ask any building: Three questions settle most of it: is there a pet deposit or monthly pet rent, are there breed or weight limits, and is there an on-site dog wash or a nearby groomer. Ask before you sign, not after.
The daily routine: Map the short walk for quick breaks and the longer loop through the park for real exercise. A doorman building makes the deliveries, the dog walker, and the rainy-day logistics far easier.

A practical guide

Pet policy questions

Is The Astelle pet-friendly?

Yes. The Astelle welcomes cats and dogs throughout the building, from the lobby to the rooftop.

Are both cats and dogs allowed?

Yes, both cats and dogs are welcome at The Astelle.

Is there green space nearby for a dog?

Yes. St. Mary's Park, the largest park in the South Bronx at about 35 acres and with a dog area, is a short way south of the building.

What should I ask about the pet policy before signing?

Ask whether there is a pet deposit or monthly pet rent, whether there are any breed or weight limits, and what documentation is needed at move-in. The leasing team can confirm the current policy.

A sunlit Astelle living room opening onto a private balcony, a home that welcomes cats and dogs.

Arrange a visit

Bring the whole household.

Tour the building, walk the route to the park, and picture the daily routine. Book a tour and we will show you what is open.

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