Apartment 6D at 173 Riverside Drive is a stunning, grand classic 9-room home with approximately 3,000 (+/-) square feet in the heart of the Upper West Side directly across from Riverside Park. With nearly every window overlooking Riverside Park and the iconic Soldiers and Sailors monument, the views are exceptional! From the River glistening between the winter trees, the spring buds and blossoms, full summer green lushness, to the breathtaking autumn foliage splendor, the seasonal perspective is a spectacular vantage point. Oversized windows draw in lovely western light and a breathtaking sunset glow, and eastern views provide prewar townhouse views. The gracious layout provides for a wonderful flow and separation of formal entertaining and private living and is one of the largest homes in the building. Beautifully renovated and designed by NYT published architect/owner, every detail was done with elegance and function in mind. The apartment was featured on NBC's Open House NY showcasing high-end homes in the city. Old-world details and scale blend seamlessly with modern comforts including high ceilings, pristine moldings, wainscoting and trim, cove ceilings, open archways, hardwood floors, open formal entertaining spanning nearly 50 feet, a beautiful decorative fireplace, and a massive over 25" entry gallery for receiving guests. Modern luxuries include a stunning and expanded eat-in chef's kitchen with top-line appliances and butler's pantry, through-wall air conditioning in most rooms, en-suite bathrooms, washer and dryer, and abundant fitted storage. The expansive layout provides a private resident's wing with three spacious bedrooms, each with en-suite baths and a delightful library that can easily serve as a fourth bedroom with a full en-suite bath. All bedrooms face the park. The primary suite is huge with extraordinary storage including a walk-in custom closet. Originally, the classic layout offered two staff rooms which were transformed into an expanded kitchen with a laundry closet and a large and bright, windowed home office. The expanded and sleek chef's kitchen is fully outfitted with high-quality finishes and top-of-the line appliances including a Wolf 6-burner gas range oven and vented hood, Miele dishwasher, and 48" Sub Zero refrigerator with glass door. Abundant custom cabinet and pantry storage can be found throughout including a central island, great for gathering and food preparation. The kitchen was published by Waterworks, from where the Steven Gambrel backsplash is sourced. The butler's pantry is ideal for entertaining with direct access to the formal dining room. Oversized windows draw pretty, eastern light into the kitchen with lush courtyard views. 173-175 Riverside Drive is an elegant, prewar cooperative with an attentive full-time staff including 24-hour doormen, handymen, porters, and a live-in resident manager. Designed in 1926 by esteemed architect J. E. R. Carpenter, the building amenities include a fitness center, storage rooms, bike rooms, laundry rooms, a playroom, and a recreation room. More than a building, 173-175 Riverside Drive is a wonderful place to live, with an engaged community that supports a book club, a lecture series, a lending library, and holiday gatherings. The co-op is one of the most highly regarded addresses on Riverside Drive. Pets are permitted. Flip Tax: 2% paid by buyer