420 Riverside Drive, 9-D

This classic six Riverside Drive home, offering three flexible bedrooms, has been meticulously renovated . The graceful lines and generous proportions are accentuated by contemporary updates. The oak parquet floors with mahogany inlay and lofty 9.5-foot ceilings provide a sophisticated backdrop. The well-proportioned layout begins with an inviting foyer, doubling as a functional home office, allowing the ornate living/dining area to serve as a space for entertainment. Through French doors adjacent to the foyer lies an additional living area or bedroom, boasting a decorative fireplace and expansive dimensions. The original maid’s quarters has been thoughtfully reimagined to accommodate a full washer and dryer, a completely renovated full bathroom, and ample space for an additional office or nursery. The windowed kitchen showcases abundant cabinetry, granite countertops, subway tile backsplash, under-cabinet lighting, and an additional workstation. The large primary bedroom and bathroom exude refinement. The fully renovated bathroom features a combination tub/shower, classic white tiles, premium fixtures, and a graceful marble vanity. The Hamilton is a full-service cooperative directly facing the beautiful Riverside Park at 114th Street a block from Columbia University. Originally constructed in 1836 as a single-family home in the Greek Revival style, it was one of the very first homes in Morningside Heights. Later, The Hamilton was built in 1912 by the famed architect Gaetano Ajello and boasts a grand marble lobby with beautiful stained glass and two entrances. Additionally, the Hamilton provides a full-time doorman, live-in superintendent, gym, storage, bike storage, dog wash area and an extraordinary roof deck with magnificent views of the Hudson River. The M5 bus on Riverside Drive that runs to West 72 Street and beyond stops directly in front of the building, which is also minutes from the Subway 1 line and the M4, M104 and SBS60 buses.