395 Riverside Drive   Unit 1A

395 Riverside is a prominent address on the southwest corner of 112th Street and the Drive. This full service prewar cooperative was designed by the renowned Italian architect, Gaetano Ajello. Christopher Gray of the New York Times once wrote an article Remembering an Architect Who Shaped the West Side, referring to Gaetano who carved his name in the cornerstone stones all over the West Side, where he built dozens of distinctive apartment buildings.

This prominent RSD address has a beautifully appointed and classically elegant lobby that is meticulously maintained. The Matincote, as it is also known, is a white glove full service building with a full time doorman and a live in superintendent. Storage is available.

A spacious and well proportioned two bedroom home capturing all the prewar detail you would love and expect; fine vintage oak floors, picture molding, high ceilings, large windows, and a gracious floor plan.

The quiet home is well above street level with lovely light. There is a washer and dryer in the apartment. The roomy and comfortable kitchen has captain's chairs and a breakfast counter. The generous living room has a dining area that could seat eight. Both bedrooms are well proportioned with enough space for a sitting area. Closets are abundant and the bath is renovated. The maintenance cannot be beat at $917.00 a month.

This community above 96th Street is the best kept secret in town. Folks are warm, friendly, interesting, and diverse. Looking up the tree lined street you see the St. John the Divine, centered and magnificent. Charming boutique shops from book stores and cafes, to clothing and jewelry stores are the street scape.

Riverside Drive and the treasure of the Riverside Park offer the perfect balance to Manhattan living; Tranquility, history, community, and convenience. Theater, jazz, concerts, lectures, neighborhood restaurants, are right outside your door. It is a short ride to the Apollo, Linco