5 Riverside Drive, 19-D

Showing by Appointment OnlyA mid-century beauty perched above Riverside Park.Welcome to 5 Riverside Drive Apartment 19D - a rare find in one of the Upper West Side's most coveted, Art Deco, co-op buildings. 5 Riverside Drive is full of gems but this masterfully renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom with 2 terraces and 3 exposures is a crown jewel. Designed and gut renovated by renowned Richard Meier disciple, Mark Rosenberg, 19D is elegant, impeccable and timeless in it's mid-century sensibility.Located at the southern-most tip of Riverside Park, you are greeted by one of the finest building staffs in town as you enter into the Art Deco lobby. A pristine, wood-paneled elevator whisks you to the 19th floor.As you enter 19D streaming light draws you in from three exposures: South, East and North. The entry foyer is ideal for dramatic art pieces and also features a massive walk-in closet. Vaulted and beamed ceilings throughout add to the airy, gallery-like feel of this home. 19D was made for entertaining with an open living and dining area that leads to the first of two breathtaking terraces. Mix a couple of cocktails in the discreetly built-in bar cabinet and settle in to watch the boats go by and the sun set over the Hudson River and the vast green expanse of Riverside Park.The south-facing, windowed kitchen features abundant custom ash cabinetry along with stainless steel counter tops and Bosch, Miele, Gaggenau and SubZero appliances. There is even a built-in table for eating in. Just off of the kitchen is a full bathroom also with a south-facing window.The 2nd bedroom has been transformed into a den with separate home office and custom built-in desk and shelves and includes a large closet. Windows facing South and East allow for light all day (this room can easily be converted back into a very large, standard bedroom - see Alternate Floor Plan).Access the enormous master bedroom through either of the two streamlined pocket doors. The bedroom faces both North and East and - best of all - includes the 2nd terrace to enjoy a read before bedtime or your morning coffee. A windowed en suite bathroom and tremendous walk-in closet complete the master suite.With perfect lines, immaculate herringbone floors, and endless wall space for your art, 19D is the quintessential and timeless NYC apartment that everyone dreams about.5 Riverside Drive is a coveted Upper West Side address designed by the famed architectural firm of Boak & Paris in 1937, with 24-hour doorman, live-in building manager, private storage, central laundry, and a bike room. Pets and in-unit washer and dryers are permitted with board approval. 66% financing is allowed. No pieds-a-terre. Located at the very cusp of cherished Riverside Park, moments from Lincoln Center and all of the shopping and restaurants that make this area one of the very best in NYC.