Apartment 1A at 390 Riverside Drive feels like an elegant 2BR maisonette. Accessed right from the spacious marbled lobby of 390, this south-facing, ground floor apartment has a unique layout and is larger than the standard “A” and “B” lines in the building. Its formal entrance foyer (18+ feet long!!) provides ample space for artwork and furniture. The equally long hallway to the bedrooms gives the sense of entering a bedroom “wing,” something you would expect to find only in a far larger pre-war apartment. This elegant home melds prewar grandeur with first-class renovations. Its chestnut stained oak plank and herringbone floors are in pristine condition, along with tasteful, soft lighting throughout. The large living room is notable for its unique, 7-foot tall twin windows framed by museum-quality valances, chain roller shades and privacy curtains. The eat-in chef's kitchen has Pietra Cardosa (deep blue grey hue) countertops, a 30” Liebherr refrigerator, Wolf convection and steam oven, a Viking gas range and frosted, glass-fronted cabinets. The bright and spacious bath has a step-in, beautifully tiled shower with a floor-to-ceiling glass enclosure. The fixtures are by Kohler and Waterworks. Both bedrooms are large enough for queen or king beds, and feature custom hardwood “shutter” style window coverings. The second bedroom – currently configured as an office / library - has beautiful custom built shelving and cabinetry that runs the length of the room, framing two large wall spaces for artwork that are perfectly illuminated by ceiling mounted spotlights. Built in 1924-25, 390 Riverside was developed by Schwartz & Gross and designed by architect Gaetan Ajello. The 390 Board and associated volunteers recently arranged for a “Centennial” celebration to mark the building’s 100th birthday, complete with a beautifully curated printed volume that provides snippets of history, personal stories and archival photographs. There is a beautifully appointed and meticulously maintained lobby at 390, with 24-hour doorman, live-in super, porters and maintenance staff. 390 Riverside is one of the best managed co-ops on Riverside Drive, with a healthy reserve fund, moderate monthly charges and excellent financials. The building has a beautiful roof deck, with ample furniture for sunning, lounging or socializing. There is also a modern, well-appointed gym in the basement. 390 Riverside faces Riverside Park and sits within the bustling Columbia University neighborhood. Numerous restaurants, the popular West Side Market, H-Mart, the Hungarian Pastry Shop, Tom’s Restaurant (of “Seinfeld” fame) and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine are all within a block or two. No fewer than four K-8 schools call this area home – the School at Columbia, Bank Street, Cathedral School and St. Hilda’s. Mount Sinai / St. Luke’s medical center is one of the largest in the city, and sits just three blocks from 390 Riverside. Enjoy three (3) farmers' markets per week, within short walking distance - Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.