790 Riverside Drive #2-L

* APPLICATION PENDING. NO MORE SHOWINGS * Modernized 1900's Classic This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home in the elegant Riviera Cooperative was totally gut renovated for you to be the first resident to enjoy its' pre-war makeover. The large entry foyer services as a dining area that flows into the cook's kitchen with stainless steel LG appliances and room to eat-in if you like. The cornered living room connects to a third bedroom or study. Luxuriate in an original deep soaking tub in the granite and tile primary bathroom. The two southern bedrooms are bright all day long and look out over a tree lined street and the Academy of Arts and Letters. Hardwood floors, 9.6 foot-high ceilings, large windows, capacious closets, pre-war details, and 2 flights convenience to the lobby. Available January 1, 2022 -- This is a co-op sublet subject to Board approval with a 1-year term. The owner requests no pets please. Built in 1911 in the striking Beaux-Arts style, The Riviera at 790 Riverside Drive is an extraordinary masonry building designed by the architectural firm of Rouse & Goldstone. Standing 13 stories tall between West 156th and 157th Streets, this co-op has a residential manager, 24-hour doorman service, laundry, bike ($20/mo.) and storage ($80/mo.+) facilities. The Audubon Park community is a sought after cul-de-sac, well suited for today's varied lifestyles and neighborly values. Stroll along winding streets past grand pre-war buildings down Riverside Drive, then across the new Denny Farrell Pedestrian Bridge at 151st Street (ADA-accessible) to Fort Washington Park and the Hudson River Greenway. Swim, sport and relax at the Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, a 28-acre state-of-the-art facility offering diverse recreational, athletic and arts experiences for all ages, interests and abilities. Shop at Super Foodtown or dine at one of the many multi-cuisine outdoor restaurants along Broadway. You'll also have easy access to Columbia University's burgeoning Manhattanville campus, CCNY, and the world-class NY Presbyterian/Columbia Medical Center. Engage in early Americana at the Morris-Jumel Mansion, Trinity Cemetery, Hamilton Grange, Hispanic Society and other historic locations. Convenient transportation is yours with the 1 train at 157th, C train at 155th, and M4, M5 and BX6 buses on the Broadway corner. Quick auto access as well at 158th to the West Side Hwy and George Washington Bridge, and across 155th St to Yankee Stadium and the Major Deegan Expwy. See"Audubon Park Perspectives" news, views and historic information about the Audubon Park Historic District by the Audubon Park Alliance.