552 RIVERSIDE Drive #3H

This is an amazing opportunity in a prime location on Riverside Drive. This beautifully proportioned 2-bedroom / 1 bath is a rare gem! Sunny and spacious, this home has a large living-room bay window, two large front room windows, a windowed eat-in kitchen, windowed bathroom and a window in the back bedroom. The entire apartment has a lot of great natural light. Enjoy the eat-in kitchen with a wonderful feel for cooking. The bathroom is newly renovated with beautiful white and gray tile, and complete with a full bathtub. There are wood floors throughout and track lighting in the hallway. Located on a quiet tree lined street across from Riverside Park, this apartment and building boast complete prewar charm. Built in 1910 this elevator building is a beautiful balance of old and new, including a stunning grand staircase in this six-story building. Steam heat radiators provide fantastic heat and moisture throughout the winter. The solid construction provides wonderful quiet. The brand new roof top garden is a beautiful wood deck overlooking Riverside Park and the Hudson River. It is all new construction and a must see. Residents keep vegetable gardens and enjoy fresh homegrown vegetables all summer long. This pet friendly building includes a live-in super, and friendly and helpful staff, designated common storage space, separate storage for AC units, bike rooms, a large laundry room complete with a pool table, a community room with ping pong table, a fitness room, and even a woodshop for construction enthusiasts! With Riverside Park at your doorstep, enjoy the beauty and convenience of one of NYC most picturesque parks. Walk out the front door to a view of trees and beautiful flowers. The neighborhood includes a Fairway grocery store and fantastic Dinosaur BBQ just down the street. The 1 train and major buses stop just one block away on Broadway. A quick roll down the hill and you're on the Hudson River bike path just off the Hudson River Piers Park. North Columbia University is transforming the neighborhood with their state of the art expansion campus for advanced sciences, medicine and music. The campus design includes wide pedestrian streets with new retail, restaurants, and an open campus courtyard with free Wi-Fi available to the public. The neighborhood is teaming with growth and culture, boasting many wonderful restaurants and including local longstanding favorites such as Pisticci. Columbia's private security booths are posted just outside the building and throughout the neighborhood and street parking is readily available. World famous and historical sites include Grants Tomb, Riverside Cathedral, Columbia University, Sukura Park, and The Manhattan School of Music. There is easy access to the west side highway and views in every direction from the roof deck. Pied a terres allowed. Co-purchasing, Guarantors and parents for children are all allowed on a case by case basis. Don't miss this opportunity!!