contract signed - 175 Riverside Drive is one of Riverside Drive's most sought after pre-war co-op.  This grand 4 room apartment  is now ready for it's new owner.  As you walk through the front door you are greeted by a 20 foot long entry foyer, and original layout designed by J.E.R Carpenter for maximum elegance.  Pass through an original arched entry way into a bright and gracious living room retaining it's original decorative fireplace.  The living room faces South overlooking landmark townhouses with wonderful sunlight streaming in throughout the day. The sunny master bedroom faces South and East. The dinning room/second bedroom and kitchen overlook a tranquil English style garden courtyard. The apartment was originally designed as an elegant one bedroom with a huge formal dining room.  It can be used in multiple ways: as it is currently configured - or as a two bedroom apartment. High ceilings, beautiful Original Patterned oak parquet floors, French doors, decorative moldings, renovated windowed eat-in kitchen with full size washer/dryer, beautifully renovated bathroom, large closets complete the picture.Building amenities include private storage (Fee), Laundry room, bike storage,  children's playroom,  game room and state of the art gym.173-175 Riverside Drive is a block long apartment building spanning from 89th to 90th street along Riverside Drive built in 1926.  It is located directly across the street from the Sailors & Soldiers Monument, Riverside Park, access to multiple children's play grounds, dog parks, the Hudson River promenade and park. Ideally located near both local and express subway line , two bus lines, symphony space and great shopping for foodies such as Whole foods, Zabars, Citarella, Fairway and Trader Joes to name just a few, many houses of worship and schools. Entrance on 90th Street.