BEYOND EXPECTATIONS; This beautiful, high floor,  mint one bedroom condominium offers staggering 360 degree views: the River, the Park, the East, North & South Skylines, the GW Bridge, the New Jersey Cliffs & is flooded with sun all day long. The nightscape is just as stunning, with thousands of city lights surrounding you.      Everything you'd want in a prewar classic is here: high beamed ceilings, oversized windows, hardwood floors, & as a bonus, take the air on the terrace that can seat two chairs and a small table- for morning coffee or sunset wine. Watching the boats on the river, & the changing views with the seasons is a moving meditation.      The entry is roomy enough for a console and bench. There are two very large hall closets, including one that can serve as pantry & storage.  The square living room easily accommodates a dining area and plenty of seating, with East, South & West views.       A long gallery leading to the bedroom can serve as an art wall or hold an entire library of books. The oversized bedroom has 2 closets, including one walk-in. Double exposures East & North offer views of the GW Bridge from your bed. Two- zoned heat/air conditioning keeps the living room & bedroom at your comfort level. The separation between the bedroom & living room offers a sense of space & privacy for overnight guests.       The sunny windowed kitchen has white lacquer cabinetry, top of the line appliances ( Sub-Zero, Miele & Bosch), quartz counters & a solid glass backsplash. The windowed marble bathroom has an oversized tub and heated floors.      For additional storage, there is the option to take over 19-L's   dedicated cage  in the basement.      230 Riverside Drive is a long-established luxury Art-Deco condominium, meticulously maintained with the finest staff on the UWS. There's 24 hour service, doorman & concierge, handymen and porters, & a Resident Manager who see to every need.   Amenities include a full gym (no charge), playroom, residents lounge, large garden, updated laundry room & bike room. Ownership options include residence, pied a terre or investment. Pets allowed.  CCs: $1321.09, RET: $1051,03, and an Assessment: $146.38 all total a low $2518.50 /month!      Location is perfect: across the street from Riverside Park. Shops, Banks, Dining, Westside Market, Whole Foods, Trader Joe & every service you can imagine, all within a few blocks.   Transportation is amazing: Express 1,2,3 trains, busses M5,M104 & M96 all up the street. Garage on the block, & the only service station on the entire UWS is around the corner, giving access to the West Side Highway when you want to travel. This is truly the best of the UWS,      Call to schedule an appointment & discover  this extraordinary home  for yourself.