173-175 Riverside Drive, 4-N

Apartment 4N at 173 Riverside Drive is a sun-filled true 3 bedroom, 3-full bathroom home in the heart of the Upper West Side directly across from Riverside Park. The pre-war scale of this gracious, beautifully proportioned home is enhanced by nearly 10 ceilings and stunning natural light that streams in through oversized, south-facing windows. Lovingly maintained original architectural details include beamed and tray ceilings, hardwood floors, crown moldings, a decorative fireplace, an arched entryway, crystal doorknobs and superb double-deep closet storage throughout. One can move into this wonderful home immediately or customize to personal taste and style.The non-classic layout of this 6-room apartment offers a generous open living room and formal dining room with a 33-foot long open expanse that is conducive to both entertaining and casual living. And then theres the spacious, windowed, eat-in kitchen equipped with abundant cabinets and counter space, a dishwasher, washer/dryer, and huge walk-in pantry. The living room and two of the bedrooms (including the master suite) all face south onto a lush, tree-lined, residential block across from the landmarked Isaac Rice mansion. The iconic Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Riverside Park anchors the corner. The third bedroom suite resides in its own quiet, private wing on the opposite side of the apartment. All three bedrooms have an en-suite bathroom in good, original condition with new vanities. 173-175 Riverside Drive is an elegant, prewar cooperative with an attentive full-time staff including 24-hour doormen, handymen, porters and a live-in resident manager. Designed in 1926 by esteemed architect J. E. R. Carpenter, the building was converted to coop in 1968. Building amenities include a fitness center, storage rooms, bike room, laundry, playroom and recreation room. 2% flip tax paid by purchaser.