First showing at open house 10/10/10.   On a tree-lined block with entrance to Riverside Park, this impressive corner 2-bedroom / 2-bath residence boasts modern living in a beautiful Beaux-Arts building. Enter your new home through a gracious windowed foyer. Down the 22' hallway, you'll find a generous master bedroom with abundant closet space and windowed en-suite bath featuring granite vanity and oversized stall shower. The second bedroom offers great storage in its custom closet and provides access to the guest bath with pedestal sink and full tub. At the southern end of the hallway, many conversations will be had around the large center island in this chef's kitchen gem featuring top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances (Bosch/Thermador) and granite counters. An adjoining dining area makes entertaining easy with seating for eight, beautiful exposed brick and a double window, and opens into the living room with three six-foot windows. Recessed lighting, 12 thermal-control windows, 9-foot ceilings and natural oak floors throughout. Walk to Whole Foods, 96th express subway, B'way/Amsterdam eateries. In your backyard, the park's playgrounds, Hudson River walk/bike trail, tennis, volleyball & basketball courts, soccer fields, Hudson Beach Cafe and more await you! This well-established elevator building features central laundry, a live-in Resident Manager and bike storage. Pets welcome.