800 Riverside Dr #1C New York City, NY 10032

DAKOTA OF THE NORTH - Price Improved !! Historic grandeur + pre-war craftsmanship in quiet enclave (Audubon Park vs. Manhattan chaos) Rare Opportunity in the Historic Grinnell. Available for the first time in four decades, this expansive residence offers pre-war elegance and grand proportions. Nestled in the heart of the Audubon Park Historic District, this southern Washington Heights gem combines timeless architectural detail in a serene, bucolic environment. A truly unique chance to own a move-in-ready 2nd Floor sanctuary in one of Manhattan's most prestigious heritage buildings. The Grinnell is a professionally managed HDFC co-op with generous income restrictions. The very involved and skilled Board works to keep maintenance exceptionally low, making your monthly investment affordable. The Grinnell stands out at twice the value of comparable sized pre-war apartments elsewhere. APARTMENT Original 1910 layout features 10-foot ceilings, deep baseboards and crown molding, French doors, leaded glass transoms, wood paneling and inlaid hardwood floors. Cedar lined closet at Entrance. Renovated Windowed Eat-in Kitchen fully equipped including W/D Dining Room with original restored wainscotting Living Room with original decorative fireplace 2 Bedrooms each with large closets 2 Renovated Bathrooms 9 oversized windows - courtyard & treetop views BUILDING The Grinnell is a unique, triangular edifice with a porte-cochere (covered driveway) leading to a private interior courtyard. Designed by the renowned firm Schwartz & Gross in a combination of Beaux-Arts and Renaissance Revival styles. 83 homes on 9 floors. One of the first fire-retardant apartment buildings. Staffed 24/7, entry attended 18/hrs/day, porter 24 hrs. Center planted courtyard has entrances for the East and West wings. Accessible - no stairs necessary into building entrance or elevators. Resident Superintendent Professionally managed Bike Room - nominal charge Fully equipped gym - nominal charge Extra storage - nominal charge Central laundry room (in-apt Washers/Dryers permitted) Pets welcome Roof deck with spectacular Hudson River, GW Bridge and City views - 83 units, 9 floors, triangular building w/ courtyard - 24/7 on-site staff, 18-hour attended entry - Resident superintendent - Bicycle storage ($10/bike/mo, $25 max) - Gym ($30/mo) - Storage units ($80-$100/mo.) - Central laundry 24 hrs. - Spacious roof-deck, spectacular Hudson, GWB and city views - Community Solar Discount assessment $27.47/mo. pays for solar installation, ends 2031 - A/94 Energy Efficiency Rating A/94 Building Energy Efficiency Rating !! NEIGHBORHOOD The Audubon Park area and Washington Heights environs are ideally suited for today's varied lifestyles. Stroll along winding streets past grand pre-war buildings to Riverside Park and the Hudson River Greenway. Swim, sport & play at Riverbank State Park, shop at Super Foodtown, international bodegas & seasonal local greenmarkets, or dine at one of the new multi-cuisine restaurants along Broadway. You'll be ideally situated between Columbia University's burgeoning Manhattanville campus and world-class NY Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center. Engage in early Americana at the Morris-Jumel Mansion (George Washington really slept there), Hamilton Grange, and Audubon Park sites. "The vast majority of the buildings within the Audubon Historic District are highly intact, retaining the vibrant architectural details and character that attracted residents to the area a century ago. The curving streets and dramatic vistas that result from the hilly topography continue to define the neighborhood as a distinctive enclave of apartment buildings with a powerful sense of place. Elaborate cornices are generally of pressed metal and sometimes incorporate green Mission-style tile, such as the Renaissance Revival style Grinnell" (Report: New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission 5/12/09). TRAVEL Transportation choices include: the