$1,325,000

A diamond in the rough, this sun-drenched 6-room is located on a high floor in a picturesque and convenient location on Riverside Drive in a superb full-service building across the street from Riverside Park. The apartment is in its original condition and needs renovations to customize to taste, style and needs. Oversized picture windows throughout draw in exceptional natural light with protected open city and big blue sky, east-facing views in most rooms. Windows in the kitchen and staff room that face north and a western exposure in the second bedroom allow for lovely light as well. Gorgeous original, prewar details include beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, decorative fireplace, wainscoting, crown, baseboard and picture frame moldings, original wood built-in cabinetry in the kitchen, and wood beamed ceilings and elegant original oak paneling in the formal dining room. A lovely and gracious floor plan includes a spacious living room, large formal dining room, eat-in, windowed kitchen with butler's pantry, two bedrooms (each with two closets) plus staff room, one-and-a-half baths, and large entry foyer with original cedar closet. Please Note: half-bathroom can be made into a full bathroom. High ceilings and beautiful light make this spacious and lovely home impressive in scale.

420 Riverside Drive, also known as The Hamilton, is an architecturally distinguished prewar building with a full-service staff including 24-hour doormen, handymen, porters, and a live-in superintendent. The 13-story building was built by Italian architect, Gaetan Ajello in 1912. The elegant and grand lobby is one of the most beautiful in the city. Resident amenities include a landscaped roof deck, fitness center, individual storage, playroom, a compost program and even a shredding station. Pets and pieds-a-terre are permitted with board approval. Central air and washer/dryers allowed case by case. Sublet Policy: Annual sublease fee is 10% of yearly maintenance. Must own for 1 year before subleasing. One-year terms only- may renew for second year with Board approval. After second year, must have a three-year break between sublets.