137 RIVERSIDE Drive #5E

PRIME UPPER WEST SIDE PRE-WAR PRICED TO SELL Classic pre-war elegance greets you as you enter this gracious and quiet 2 bed/2 bath home. The grand scale living room's centerpiece is a decorative marble fireplace punctuated by graceful windows on either side. Pre-war charm defines the dining room with it's 2 corner built-in cabinets and wide wainscotting. The complementing finishes in the windowed kitchen include white custom cabinetry, granite countertops, an opalescent mosaic tile backsplash, and terra-cotta floor tiles. Appliances include a FisherPaykel refrigerator and double-drawer dishwasher, and a vintage 4-burner Wolf restaurant stove. The original hardwood parquet floors are finished in a rich dark brown, and you'll love the convenience of the in-unit Samsung washer/dryer. The corner primary bedroom is bathed in eastern morning sunlight and has more than ample closet space. Currently being used as a den/home office, the generously sized 2nd bedroom has a wall of floor-to-ceiling built-ins and a walk-in closet. Both bathrooms are en-suite, have been updated with new fittings and fixtures while retaining much of their original pre-war detail. Built in 1906, the Clarendon is graced with a distinctive bronze and glass entrance marquee and sits on the prime Upper West Side corner of 86th Street and Riverside Drive. This 24/hour doorman, non-smoking, pet friendly coop has a fitness center, common laundry, bike room, live-in resident manager, and private storage is available. The lobby and hallways have been recently renovated. Schedule your private showing today.