440 Riverside Drive, STC

Grand sized studio with large separate kitchen and bath at The Paterno, the gracious and spectacular "porte-cochere" cooperative at 116th and Riverside Drive in Morningside Heights. Unusually high ceilings create a feeling of breathing room in this one flight up studio with convenient lobby entrance. Two large windows, refinished floors, smooth plaster ceilings and walls grace the main room allowing multiple options for living room, bedroom, desk, and wall unit furniture. Entertaining in the very spacious kitchen is a pleasure with areas for dining and cooking with ease. The double windowed generously sized bathroom, in very good condition, is enhanced by the pre-war large tub, up-to-date vanity, and mirror. Two closets are situated in the kitchen and off the bathroom for all your supply and storage needs. The unit has the benefit of the 24 hour doorman creating the best of both worlds, a separate entrance and a doorman. All the desirable amenities of full time doorman, laundry room, live-in super, and fabulous roof deck pavilion with miles of river views contribute to the value of this studio. A second lobby entrance at 3 Clarement Ave. is a block from the #1 subway entrance and the Broadway shops, cafes, stores, and Columbia University. The beautiful Riverside Park and Riverside Drive enhance your living with the renowned peaceful gardens, paths, and tennis courts at 110th St. and 96th St. Sublet policy is residency in the apartment for two full consecutive years following purchase, then sublet for no more than four years out of any eight year period. Primary residence only, pied-a-terres not allowed, case-by-case for guarantors, and/or gifting, and co-purchasing. 75 percent financing. 1.5 percent of the sales price paid as a flip tax by the seller. Call for a showing today!