800 Riverside Drive, 7-E

This 1911 gem at the famed Grinnell, known as the Dakota of the North, is a spectacular home, a true Wow apartment with beautifully restored architectural details from a bygone era. This 9 into 8 room three bedroom, two and a half bathroom home is in superb condition - the prewar detail is wonderful and includes original oak floors, decorative and picture moldings and maple doors with original door hardware. The apartment gets glorious light and City and River views from18 oversized windows. The double living room is opposite a formal dining room with original tiger-oak wainscoting - a perfect space for entertaining or elegant every day living. The spacious windowed chef's kitchen has top-of the line stainless steel appliances - a six burner Wolf oven which vents to the outside, a Sub- Zero refrigerator, restaurant grade steel countertops, a Franke 30sink, a Bosch dishwasher as well as restored original wood cabinetry. There is also a large a large butler's pantry, perfect for your extra storage needs. The well-proportioned bedrooms are separated from public areas by a gracious hallway and get magnificent light with the additional benefit of leaded glass transoms above the bedroom doors. The corner master bedroom has double exposures with views to the George Washington Bridge and Hudson River. There are also two large maid's rooms with beautiful Western light which could easily be converted to a fourth bedroom. Three large windowed bathrooms have been beautifully renovated. Additional apartment features include a washer dryer, 10' ceilings and excellent closet space. The Grinnell is an architecturally significant building located in the Audubon Historic District historical area on Upper Riverside Drive. This unique triangular-shaped building has a lovely porte-cochere entrance and interior courtyard. This well managed co-operative has an 18 hour security guard, a live-in Super, exceptionally low maintenance, a bike and community room, private storage (for an extra fee), a gym and welcomes pets. Ideally situated near Riverside Park, Riverbank State Park, Fairway and Riverside Piers, this home is steps to public transportation, including the 1 train on 157th, and easy access to the Westside Highway. Learn about Landmarked Audubon Park Historic District at www.audubonparkny.com and read why New York Magazine says West 150's is "Where to Live in 2014. Income limits apply to this co-op so please contact us for more details. Co-exclusive with Bruce Robertson of Corcoran.