173-175 Riverside Drive, 6-F

"It is classic because of a certain eternal and irrepressible freshness," wrote Edith Wharton who had in mind residences like Apartment 6F at 173-175 Riverside Drive, the 1926 creation of James E. R. Carpenter, progenitor of the luxury communal dwelling in Manhattan. The restrained magnificence of its Renaissance-inspired, block-long facade and serene lobbies served by a white glove staff is exceeded by the grandeur of Carpenter's archetypal center-hall floor plan, dramatically framed by 100 feet of enchanting river vistas. From a semi-private landing, one is greeted by the traditional quartet of a 23 ft central gallery flanked by an enormous living room, adjacent library (or true fourth bedroom) and a perfect formal dining room. Attending this genteel public space is a sizable eat-in kitchen and two staff rooms with bath. In a separate riverside wing reside three, well-scaled master suites. Amenities include lofty ceilings, exquisite period flooring, myriad closets and ample windows through which the ever-changing Hudson and its bucolic park can be admired. A meticulously maintained co-op, 173-175 Riverside Drive, provides its fortunate shareholders with an excellent gym, playroom, game room, storage, bike room, laundry and is pet-friendly. Just as the adjacent Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial glorifies the Union Army in the style of Lysicrates, Apartment 6F at 173-175 Riverside is a monument to J.E.R Carpenters signature of elegance.