800 Riverside Drive # 8H

“I Can See for Miles and Miles” Rare opportunity to own a majestic top-floor 3-Bed/1.5-Bath home in The Grinnell HDFC co-op. This classic pre-war apartment is perched over the Audubon Park Historic District of southern Washington Heights. The stunning “great room” is over 23’ long with an original decorative fireplace. Enjoy breathtaking Hudson views from the oversized windows, allowing an abundance of natural light to flood the rooms. Sunsets are spectacular! As you step inside, you will be greeted by exquisite architectural elements, including crown and decorative mouldings, adding a touch of elegance to the space. The high ceilings create an open and airy atmosphere throughout. The hardwood floors add warmth and charm to the home, complementing the overall aesthetic. Additional rooms include a formal dining room, a large foyer, and optional home office, providing versatility and functionality to suit your needs. The spacious windowed kitchen has the original 1910 glass-fronted cabinetry. A butler’s pantry provides abundant storage in a service hall leading to the resplendent dining room with its’ original wainscotting. Lots of light from the open courtyard with original decorative brickwork; cross breezes into the Great Room. You’ll likely want to do some kitchen and bath upgrades to fulfill your dreams. You can install a washer/dryer. The Grinnell stands out at twice the value of comparable sized pre-war apartments downtown. Exceptionally low maintenance makes your monthly investment affordable. Apartment: original classic details crown moldings deep baseboards hardwood floors, inlaid borders french doors capacious closets leaded glass transoms 10-foot ceilings only 1 flight up to a splendid roof deck with 360 views of the cityscape and Hudson. washer/dryer permitted approx. 2,000 sf Building Amenities: 24/7 On-site staff, 18-hour attended entry resident superintendent bicycle room (free) gym (extra) storage units (extra) central laundry (W/D allowed in apt.) spacious roof-deck with spectacular Hudson, GWB and city views pet friendly Solar panels provide ConEd electric discount A-94 Building Energy Efficiency Rating The Grinnell is a professionally managed HDFC co-op with a very dedicated Board, focused on keeping maintenance affordable. High income restrictions apply, contact us for further information. Homes in The Grinnell are of dramatic scale and masterful design by architects Schwartz & Gross, who gave their creation a Mediterranean-style facade with a porte-cochere entryway to an interior courtyard that welcomes you to beautifully restored East and West winged lobbies. Neighborhood Audubon Park is ideally suited for today’s varied lifestyles and neighborly values. Stroll along winding streets and grand pre-war, Beaux-Arts buildings to Riverside Park and the Hudson River Greenway. Swim, sport, play at Riverbank State Park, shop at Super Foodtown, or dine at one of the new coffee shops and restaurants along Broadway. You’ll be ideally situated between Columbia University’s burgeoning Manhattanville campus and world-class NY Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. Engage in early Americana at the Morris-Jumel Mansion, Hamilton Grange Museum, Trinity Cemetery, and various Audubon sites. “The vast majority of the buildings within the Audubon Historic District are highly intact, retaining the vibrant architectural details and character that attracted residents to the area a century ago. The curving streets and dramatic vistas that result from the hilly topography continue to define the neighborhood as a distinctive enclave of apartment buildings with a powerful sense of place. Elaborate cornices are generally of pressed metal and sometimes incorporate green Mission-style tile, such as the Renaissance Revival style Grinnell” (Report: New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission 5/12/09). The area around 800 Riverside Drive is by far a walker’s and biker's paradise. With all services and amen