790 Riverside Dr APT 12D, New York, NY 10032

Welcome to your new home at The Riviera. This sprawling, beautifully renovated three bedroom apartment sits on the top floor of one of the most iconic Beaux-Arts buildings in the landmarked Audubon Park Historic District. Built in 1910 by Rouse & Goldstone, and located at the corner of 157th Street & Riverside Drive, this full-service cooperative combines architectural grandeur with modern luxury including a 24 hour doorman, live-in superintendent, laundry and more. From the moment you enter, the apartment exudes the timeless charm of classic pre-war style - soaring high ceilings, beautifully restored original details, oversized windows, rich wood paneling, intricate moldings throughout and three separate exposures (east, west and north) that fill the space with abundant natural light. The formal dining room, with its beautiful tiger oak wood paneling, flows seamlessly into a massive living room, offering both comfort and versatility. A decorative fireplace adds beauty and character to the space. Culinary enthusiasts will love the enormous, windowed kitchen, outfitted with floor to ceiling oak cabinetry, granite countertops, and top-of-the-line appliances including a Bertazzoni stove and Miele dishwasher, washing machine & dryer.  The pair of king-sized bedrooms in the back of the apartment have sweeping city & Hudson River views and feature both northern and western exposures. The larger, windowed bathroom has been recently gut renovated with upscale modern finishes. The third bedroom, located off the kitchen, has its on en-suite windowed half bathroom equipped with a claw foot tub. This exceptional residence at The Riviera offers a truly unique blend of pre-war elegance and contemporary comfort. The Riviera sits on land that was once part of a farm owned by renowned painter and naturalist John James Audubon. Just steps from Audubon Terrace—a cultural hub that includes The Hispanic Society of America, The American Academy of Arts and Letters, and Boricua College—the Riviera is a striking pre-war building with over a century of history. It retains its original architectural charm, from ornamental details to a grand marble lobby adorned with stained glass windows and a hand-painted coffered ceiling. At the heart of the building are elegant double staircases made of marble and gilt iron. Ideally located just one block west of the #1 train and two blocks from the scenic Riverside Park, the Riviera has long been a home to notable New Yorkers such as publisher and humorist Bennett Cerf, poet and activist Muriel Rukeyser, and civil rights leader Stokely Carmichael. Today, it remains one of the neighborhood’s most distinguished historic landmarks. This pet-friendly co-operative also permits co-purchasing, guarantors, parental purchases, pieds-à-terres & sublets.