244 Riverside Drive #1-H

Claim your corner of the Upper West Side! Now, on Riverside Drive, across the street from Riverside Park and near the 96th street express train stop (2,3), is a true four-room with soaring 12' ceilings. The first-floor apartment faces east, to the co-operative's courtyard, which provides a quiet experience. Pre-war details dating to 1906 -- beautiful oversized arched windows, original doorways, and moldings -- add to the unit's charm. Large kitchen with Euro style cabinets, a breakfast bar, and stainless-steel appliances (including an LG dishwasher) can be used as is, or you can renovate within the footprint to create your own dream EIK. The windowed tiled bathroom has a full-size tub. Principal bedroom has a corner exposure, allowing for south and east light, and large closets with additional transom storage. The smaller bedroom currently has a lofted sleeping platform; it is easy to use the area under the platform as a study nook or a play space. Cooling is provided by window A/C units complemented by ceiling fans which take advantage of the apartment's height. Sorry no W/D allowed in-unit, but the building has a full, clean laundry room in the basement, where there's also bike storage and extra storage. (Currently no wait list.) A helpful live-in super, a responsive management company, a video intercom, an elevator, and a 'lending library' of your neighbors' books complete the picture -- this is a pleasant co-op in a wonderful location. 80% financing allowed; 1% transfer fee payable by seller. Pied--terre OK; sorry no dogs. Parents can buy with children (parents must be on the stock and lease). Listing price $699,000; maintenance is a reasonable $1,504.95. Easy to show; call today!