800 Riverside Drive   Unit GRI

REDUCED!!! MUST SEE!!!!!!!!!! GLORIOUS ROOM TO ROAM This original duplex apartment is a rare opportunity at the Grinnell, one of the Crown Jewels of the Audubon Park Historic District on upper Riverside Drive. The 8+-room duplex, entered from a first-floor lobby (no waiting for an elevator), includes a side-by-side living room and library with French doors, paneled dining room, three bedrooms, two full baths, as well as generous foyers downstairs and up, and a unique winding stairway. Prewar detail includes original oak floors, 10-foot ceilings, and mirrored mahogany doors in the upstairs bedrooms and bath.

A large kitchen features a slate floor, six-burner Viking stove, Bosch dishwasher, restored original oak cabinetry, and a full-size pantry. The two spacious upstairs bedrooms are separated from public areas by a gallery and include leaded glass transoms, ideal for cross ventilation. The downstairs bedroom has a full bath and can also be used as a guest room, home theater, or office. Additional apartment features include excellent closet space and twelve large windows facing Riverside Drives tree-lined expanse.

The Grinnell, a unique triangular structure forming its own block, is an architecturally and historically significant building with a lovely porte-cochere entrance and interior courtyard. Among the many amenities in this pet-friendly building are a live-in super, 18-hour doorman service, bike room, gym, community room, roof deck with spectacular views, and private storage units. Ideally situated near Riverside Park, Riverbank State Park, and Riverside Piers, this elegant home is mere steps from public transportation and has quick access to the Henry Hudson Parkway and George Washington Bridge. The Grinnell is a well-managed HDFC co-op with relatively low maintenance and certain income restrictions.