DESCRIPTION

Views! views! views! move right into this stunning sun-flooded prewar renovated classic 6 home with spectacular unobstructed views of riverside park and the hudson river and exceptionally low maintenance.  The elevator opens to semi-private landing leading to an elegant foyer.  As one enters the apartment one is struck by the old world grandeur in this spacious 3 bedroom home with its soaring 10' ceilings and impressive prewar details including inlaid herringbone floors, dentil moldings, and wainscoting, which have been painstakingly preserved by the current owners.  The gracious living room offers breathtaking views of the park and river which are magnificent by both day and night, especially at sunset.  The large primary bedroom with two closets is pin drop quiet and the second bedroom which faces the river is currently configured as a wonderfully inviting den with a stunning glass windowed wall, but could easily be converted back to a bedroom or if not needed, one could make an exceptionally large waterfront living room with expansive windows facing the river.  These two bedrooms currently share a sizable full bathroom with a large glass shower, tub and linen closet.  An additional bathroom could be added with board approval and has been done previously in this line.  The elegant dining room is large, ideal for entertaining and offers views of the river.  Off the dining room is the renovated kitchen with ample storage and counter space.  Behind the kitchen is the third bedroom, which could also function as an ideal home office, and a full bathroom.  258 riverside drive - the peter stuyvesant - was built in 1908 by noted architect william rouse in the renaissance revival style and developed by james t.  Lee, jacqueline kennedy onassis' maternal grandfather who also developed 740 park avenue and 998 fifth avenue.  Incorporated in 1988, 258 riverside is a highly sought-after cooperative consisting of 12 stories and 51 apartments.  The building is distinguished by its impressive cast iron portico and dramatic arched windows on the third and top floors with a four-story rusticated limestone base.  It is part of the riverside west end historic district.  Located on 98th street, in one of the most architecturally significant neighborhoods of the upper west side, 258 riverside is surrounded by landmark limestone mansions, other handsome prewar cooperatives and columbia university.  Amenities of this pet-friendly building include a laundry room, bike storage, private storage (currently a waitlist), and a landscaped roof deck with fabulous 360 degree views.  Right on scenic waterfront riverside park, 258 riverside drive is close to transportation, wonderful shopping and restaurants along the broadway corridor and is a short distance to riverside park, sports fields, dog parks, the 1, 2 and 3 trains, crosstown buses and excellent public and private schools.  The building allows up to 80% financing and has exceptionally low maintenance.  There is an on-site resident manager and a doorman from 7 am to 12 am sunday through thursday and 8 am to 1 am fridays and saturdays.  There is a flip tax of 2% paid by the seller.  Washer dryers are permitted in the unit.  Pied a terres are case by case.  


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