Walking from the private elevator landing and into the foyer of this spectacular home, you will see how special it is.
The spacious formal dining room has a big window and custom built-ins that provide lots of great storage. The living room also has big picture windows and French doors that open to the newly replaced, 1000 sq. ft. wrap terrace. With its sweeping river and city views this home offers an urban oasis for the new owner.
The windowed kitchen offers custom cabinets, granite counters, a water filter, and top appliances including a Viking stove with a griddle.
All three of the main apartment bedrooms are flooded with light and two (including the primary) have updated en-suite bathrooms.
There is an extra bedroom that is the perfect guest room or home office with a full bathroom, washer/dryer, and its own entrance located just down the private hallway.
Additional features are hardwood floors, split central A/C, crown molding, recessed lights and speakers, a charming window seat, and a powder room.
The history of this one-of-a-kind penthouse is wonderful. It was the former residence of world-famous songwriter Ira Gershwin, and his brother George lived in the penthouse right next door on the other elevator landing!
33 Riverside Drive is a pet and pied-a-terre friendly co-op that offers a doorman, live-in super, storage, and bike rooms. Not only will you have Riverside Park right outside your door, but just blocks away is the best shopping and convenient transportation options proving you can have it all!
Maintenance is reflective of a one-time $30,000 credit towards the maintenance by the seller. Actual maintenance is $8,963
Quick Profile
Bracketed on its east and west borders by massive city parks, the Upper West Side (UWS) is known for its greenery, stately and elegant townhomes, safe streets and great schools, all of which make it a very desirable neighborhood for families. The UWS has maintained its community feeling, making it attractive to young professionals and retirees, both of whom want a sense of belonging in the place they call home.
Here you’ll find many apartment buildings, especially those along Central Park West. Historic architecture abounds, anchored by four luxury co-ops - the San Remo, Majestic, Century and Eldorado apartments - all of which have two towers on their interiors. They were built in the 1930s and their design was predicated on a 1929 building code that imposed a height limit on residences facing the street. There are also impressive row houses near Riverside Drive throughout the W 70 and 80 Streets. Above the 90s, you will find smaller buildings where walk-ups are very reasonably priced.
There are several world-class museums and venues dedicated to the performing arts. Plentiful dining can be found in the UWS. You will find everything from quaint Jewish delis serving up bagels and a schmear to sophisticated fine dining that has earned multiple Michelin stars, and everything you could possibly want in between. There is also abundant shopping and a vibrant nightlife.