173 RIVERSIDE Drive #12/13B

This rarely available eight-room duplex, perched high above bucolic Riverside Drive, offers a unique turn-key opportunity where comfort and luxury meet in one of the area's finest white glove buildings. Evidenced immediately upon entrance to the formal foyer, abundant space and exquisite craftsmanship punctuate this home's rich pedigree. A wide-open southern exposure saturates the space with sunlight; a complement to the generous proportions of the living and dining rooms. Contiguous to these exceptional spaces is the tastefully appointed, windowed eat-in kitchen replete with the finest commercial-grade appliances, sure to win the favor of even the most sophisticated epicurean. A library with en suite bath and a thoughtfully schemed office round-out the design of the lower level. An iron and brass balustrade where the graceful stair leads upward toward its private quarters, suggests a quiet elegance consistent with the home's character. All rooms on the upper floor enjoy entry from the exceptionally wide gallery. A centrally located laundry room serves the grand primary suite and three additional bedrooms, most with en suite baths. Ample closet space fortifies every room on this floor, including the gallery. The finishes chosen to adorn this floor, as one would suppose here, are of the highest quality and in the best of taste. 173 Riverside Drive continues to exude the Jazz Age sophistication breathed into it in 1926 by renowned architect John Carpenter. One of but two residences per landing, this rare offering grants an opportunity to seize the lifestyle exemplified by one of Riverside Drive's most prestigious cooperatives. As one would expect from a building of this caliber, amenities include a 24-hour doorman, state-of-the-art gym, game room, play room, laundry room, storage room, and a bike room.