SECOND FLOOR TREELINED
GRAND RIVERSIDE CLASSIC
A sprawling residence of timeless beauty, this twelve-room home combines restored architectural detail and soaring ceiling heights with sweeping Riverside Park frontage.
The private elevator landing in this magnificent second floor apartment has mirrored bronze doors that open to a sunlit fifteen foot entrance gallery. Off the gallery, mahogany French doors lead to the grand reception rooms - a formal dining room highlighted by curved architectural windows, herringbone hardwood floors and a twenty five foot living room with a decorative fireplace, dental & crown moldings and perfect tree line views West onto Riverside Park. For more intimate gatherings, the mahogany-paneled library and richly detailed study showcase inlaid wood floors, intricate millwork, and original beamed ceilings. The windowed chef's kitchen features granite countertops, Sub-Zero refrigeration, a six-burner Viking range, and Miele appliances.
The split layout of this spacious home is ideal with a two room primary suite with the bedroom facing Riverside Park. In the other wing, there are four well-appointed bedrooms, each with excellent storage and closets, and three full baths.
Prewar architectural features include approximately 10 foot ceilings, inlaid hardwood herringbone floors, curved windows, exquisite beams, moldings and baseboards, and a decorative fireplace. Additionally there is central air conditioning and art lighting.
258 Riverside Drive is a prewar cooperative originally designed in 1908 by William L. Rouse and developed by James T. Lee-the grandfather of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. This Renaissance Revival cooperative is a landmark of Riverside Drive. Its architectural distinction, with arched top-floor windows outlined in glazed terracotta, secures its place within the Riverside West End Historic District. Named The Peter Stuyvesant, the building has a part-time doorman 7AM - 12AM (1AM Friday & Saturday), a bike room and private storage.
Located in the Upper West Side, residents covet their proximity to Riverside Park, charming boutiques, neighborhood eats such as Dagon and Mama's Too, Whole Foods.
Select images have been virtually staged and digitally enhanced using AI technology via ChatGPT to help visualize the property's potential.
Proposed Alternate Floor Plan: A thoughtfully conceived design study reimagines the residence as an extraordinary five-bedroom home, highlighted by a grand two-room primary suite overlooking the lush treetops of Riverside Park. The proposed layout features an expansive open-concept chef's kitchen seamlessly integrated with a sunlit breakfast room and custom banquette seating, creating an exceptional space for both everyday living and elegant entertaining. A beautifully curated additional bedroom wing offers three generously proportioned bedrooms, each thoughtfully positioned to maximize privacy and complemented by three full baths, creating an ideal retreat for family and guests. This alternate floor plan is presented solely as a conceptual design for illustrative purposes. Purchasers should retain their own licensed architect and other professionals to evaluate the feasibility, design, structural implications, costs, and approval requirements of any proposed renovation.
Please note square footage is approximate.