The Grinnell at 800 Riverside Drive #4H

Hidden Treasure_a truly unique potential to own a Grinnell 3-Bedroom, 1.5-Bathroom, and a library (4th Bedroom) in its’ original design and condition. Imagine yourself in true pre-war splendor in the Audubon Park Historic District of Washington Heights. Bright light from oversized windows, facing Riverside Drive north and interior courtyard. The windowed kitchen, with washer/dryer, has the 1910 glass-fronted cabinetry and a butler’s pantry hall leading to the wainscotted formal dining room. Across the gallery hallway is a spacious living room and a large library/bedroom. Classic details include: hardwood floors, French doors, wooden doors and frames, crown mouldings, deep baseboards, capacious closets, leaded glass transoms, and 10-foot ceilings.

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. Building amenities include attended entry, resident superintendent, bicycle room (free), gym (extra) storage (extra), resident superintendent, new roof deck, and pets are welcome. This is very well managed HDFC co-op with low maintenance cost. Certain income restrictions apply, please call for details.

The Grinnell and environs are ideally suited for today’s varied lifestyles and neighborly values. Stroll along winding streets and grand pre-war 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 Medical Center. Engage in early Americana at the Morris-Jumel Mansion, Hamilton Grange and Audubon sites. The 1 train (157) is across the street, C (155), M4, M5 and BX6 buses on the corner. Quick auto access at 158 to the West Side Hwy and George Washington Bridge, and across 155th Street to Yankee Stadium and the Major Deegan Expwy.

Barbara Corcoran says_"Washington Heights is among the most best-valued real estate in the city. What’s going on in those neighborhoods is mind-boggling."
See…www.audubonparkny.com for local history and culture.