Be the first to see this amazingly spacious 2 bedroom / 1.5 bath prewar beauty in The Riviera. One of the most highly sought after buildings on the Upper West Side. Sitting high above the treetops this apartment features North, East and South exposures. The sweeping views of Downtown and the Hudson River are second to none and framed by historically marked turn-of-the-century buildings, all with period details: The Academy of Arts and Letters, Hispanic Society, and Trinity Cemetery (each potentially safeguarding your unobstructed view for a lifetime). In addition the original woodwork has been lovingly restored along with other original features. The 10 foot ceilings create volume not often duplicated in the vast majority of apartments. The walls and ceilings have been skim coated and are ready for your personal touches. Last but not least Washer/Dryer installation is allowed with board approval. Pets are welcome :) Please schedule a private showing to view this beautiful space. Make this your new home, one that will be cherished for many years to come. SUPER LOW MAINTENANCE / 52% TAX DEDUCTABLE MAXIMUM FINANCING PERMITTED IS 80% FLIP TAX IS PAID BY THE SELLER MORE ABOUT THE RIVERIA, The Riviera, a twelve story cooperative located at 790 Riverside Drive on the corner of 157th Street, has long been a coveted address in the Washington Heights area. This extraordinary masonry building was built in 1910 by the architectural team of Rouse and Goldstone in the Beaux-Arts style. The Riviera stands on a lot that was once part of a farm belonging to the painter and naturalist, John James Audubon. It is just a few steps away from Audubon Terrace, a complex of buildings that was America's first planned cultural center, designed by Archer Milton Huntington in 1904. Audubon Terrace today houses The Hispanic Society of America, The American Academy of Arts and Letters, and Boricua College. At 108 years old, the Riviera has its original, ornamental and architectural details intact. After walking through the black wrought iron and glass doors, one enters the grand marble lobby lined with stained glass windows. Above is a beautiful hand-painted coffered ceiling. In the center of the building are gilt-iron and marble double staircases. The Riviera, with its views overlooking the Hudson River, is conveniently located just one block west from the #1 train. This magnificent building, which has been the residence of numerous notable New Yorkers including publisher and humorist Bennett Cerf, economic journalist Meryle Ruckeyser and radical leader, Stokely Carmichael, remains one of the historic jewels of the neighborhood.
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