230 Riverside Drive #PHAD

You enter PH-A directly from the keyed elevator. A separate front door made of Brazilian rosewood provides additional security. The original windows, clad in custom cold rolled steel, have been expanded to allow extraordinary open river views. Two electric awnings provide shade and rain protection on the west and eastern terraces. All terrace doors are also cold-rolled steel with glass inserts to bring the view into the apartment. Ceiling height ranges from 10-104.The Living Room has vast views west and north to the GW Bridge. A wood-burning fireplace is surrounded by a beautiful bookcase designed by renowned studio artist Thomas Hucker. The shelves are imported French walnut and float on steel rods. There are quarter-sawn oak and stone floors throughout. The apartment is fitted with a Lutron lighting system and is also wired for sound through the walls. The kitchen has English stone counter-tops and floors, Sapele wood custom cabinets, Viking and Wolf appliances including a small refrigerator for beverages and a separate Viking wine cooler. The kitchen opens onto a wide terrace ideal for dinners and parties. Other terraces wrap all the way around the entire apartment. The den off the kitchen has open views to the north and east and is fully configured for an entertainment center. Off the foyer is a separate office with a windowed steel-clad door to the terrace. Custom bookcases and desk make this a great place to work. The expansive views continue in the large primary bedroom, which also enjoys big river views south and west, and access to the wrap terrace. There is a large gorgeous master bathroom with an enormous shower. At the flick of a switch, windows can be electrically shaded for privacy. The generous second bedroom with en-suite bath gets fantastic views to the south. There is an elegant powder room off the foyer and multiple large closets and storage spaces throughout the apartment. There is a washer/dryer in the apartment. From the kitchen terrace, a gracious custom steel staircase rises to the 2000 roof terrace. Also on this level is a separate office/studio, 234sf (not included in total square footage), with views south and west. It has Wi-Fi, A/C and heating. The studio has an industrial design with towering ceilings, antique lighting and a large steel bookcases rising to the ceiling. Located in a full service pre-war condominium with gym, play room, bike room and immediate access to the Henry Hudson Parkway. This is an exceptional opportunity.