Offering panoramic direct Hudson River and Riverside Park views, this exceptional sun-filled and bright high floor corner large 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom art deco prewar home (built 1937) resides in 5 Riverside Drive, a sought after white glove full service cooperative building. Features of this glorious home include a gracious entry leading to a grand scaled sunken living room with oversized picture window, original herringbone oak flooring, beamed 9' ceilings & a decorative fireplace, a separate dining gallery w/built-in curio cabinet, and a windowed galley kitchen. Other features include a large primary bedroom with a corner window and en-suite original art deco bathroom, and a corner secondary bedroom with sweeping river views with an adjacent hall art deco windowed bathroom. Thru-wall AC in all major rooms, washer / dryer allowed with board approval, intact art deco prewar detailing and exceptionally large closet space (two are walk -in!) completes this beautiful and rare prewar home! BLD: 24 hour doorman, resident superintendent, porter, basement storage (waitlist), bike room, central laundry room, pets allowed, sorry but pied-a-terre ownership, co-purchasing and guarantors are not allowed. Ideal Westside location, Riverside Park right outside your door with it's dog run, running paths, tennis / volleyball / basketball courts and children's playgrounds, adjacent to Hudson River Greenway, multiple grocery options (Fairway, Citarella, Trader Joes, Zabars), close to crosstown buses and the 72nd Street Subway (1,2,& 3 lines), and nearby shopping and restaurants.
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.