Review of 5 weeks on Riverside Drive in a penthouse with superb views on the Hudson River and Manhattan rooftops
Not a chance of enjoying meals on the terrace or sunbathing in the hamac in a cold and rainy April but a lot of enjoyment inside, the flat is fun to live in : I miss the little dog that guarded our bedroom as it must have guarded some temple in another life. The windows let in light all around and it benefits the impressive plants that inhabit with you. The kitchen is well equipped with dishwasher and microwave which I did not use and an electric oven that looks outdated but works very well.
To start living in the flat is made easy by the treasures you find in fridge and cupboards, and pleasant with flowers in all the vases.
My husband was appalled at seeing the bedroom was without blinds or curtains but soon discovered the thrill of getting up in the night and watching the coloured lights along the Hudson and Parkway.
And it is rather quiet up there : we had been used to renting near Central Park and getting lots of sirens : noisy NY
We discovered the luxury of having friendly doormen, a helpful super, and garbage collected at our doorstep.
The landlord could always be reached if we had any question or were in need of a nice place to eat.
and he gave us a very warm welcome.
Wish we could have stayed longer