Brown Harris Stevens

This picture-perfect one-bedroom home with Direct River and Park views has been meticulously renovated and is ready for move-in! From its coffered ceilings to natural walnut flooring, this stunning sanctuary at the famed Master Apartments is bathed in light. No detail was overlooked to curate this elegant home which includes new baseboards, brass door hardware and ceiling mouldings. This renovation highlights the natural Pre War charm of the apartment, including the entry archway and 9-foot 8-inch-high beamed ceilings. The efficient Chef's Kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, including Bosch dishwasher, oven, electric range, microwave and Liebherr refrigerator, has a brand-new look. The cabinetry has been re-faced with solid maple cabinet doors and features bronze pulls on cabinets, enhanced by a mosaic tile backsplash. The sophisticated black and white bathroom has a deep cast-iron tub, new tile walls, and elegant fixtures. Bask in the warm glow of Sunsets from Four West facing windows, in your living room and king-sized bedroom, enhanced by custom motorized insulating honeycomb shades in the bedroom and custom off-white shades in the living room. Two Midea remotely operated window air conditioners cool the rooms in the summer. The three generous closets have been outfitted with shelving for optimum storage. With low maintenance and excellent layout, this apartment is an Upper West Side gem in an extraordinary building. Maintenance for apartment 404 is a surprisingly low $985.91 with Capital Contribution of $59.52. Framed between the stunning expanse of curving Riverside Drive to the West and the double wide thoroughfare of Broadway to the East, the location strikes the sublime balance of New York leisure and City Hustle. The Master Apartments is a Full Service Landmarked, Art Deco cooperative that allows one pet per unit, subletting, pied a terres, parents assisting purchases, and in unit washer / dryers with Board Approval. After primary residency for a year, owners can sublet for four out of six years. Bike storage, storage bins for rent (short wait list) 24-hour Concierge, Doormen, Full Time Resident Manager, Porters and high-speed elevators are part of the attractive package that makes these units in such high demand! Designed by renowned Art Deco architect Harvey Wiley Corbett in 1929, the Master Apartments began as a personal museum for a renowned Russian artist and philosopher Nicholas Roerich. An original advertisement for the building when it was a hotel invites residents to Live in a Home of Art and Culture. Its grand lobby still maintains its artistic flair, hosting exhibits of local artists. This stately cooperative remains the tallest building on Riverside Drive, was the first to offer corner windows and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2016. Located at Northwest corner of 103rd Street and Riverside Drive at an entrance to the 330 Acre Park, bike, walking and running paths beckon, or bring your pooch to the dog run. Or stroll to Columbia University! And, at long last, locals have rallied to replace the neighborhood Metro Movie Theater with the UWS Cinema Center! Local restaurants include Bosino, Serafina, The Ellington, Zurna, Caf Du Soleil, Fumo, and Columns Wine Bar. Local groceries include Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Westside Market and H Mart. Just two and a half blocks to the 1 train, and the M5 bus which runs on Riverside Drive. For frequent travelers, the M60-SBS to La Guardia Airport is at 106th Street and Broadway. This is a neighborhood for dining in and out, working in and out, or just enjoying the view with a good book!