5 Riverside Drive, Unit 3B
Sold 5/21/25
Sold 5/21/25
Description
Enter into a generously sized foyer that can easily be converted into a dining area. To your left, you will find...5 Riverside Drive, 3B is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment with a spacious pre-war layout. Its north west facing exposure provides treetop views of Riverside Park and glimpses of the Hudson River. Offered in estate condition, this is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a blank canvas to realize their vision with a rarely available floor plan in a prime Upper West Side location.
Enter into a generously sized foyer that can easily be converted into a dining area. To your left, you will find the grand sunken living room anchored by the original decorative fireplace and mantel. On the other side of the foyer is the well proportioned bedroom with a huge walk-in closet. The bedroom can easily fit a king sized bed and other bedroom furniture.
Original hardwood floors are found throughout the apartment ready to be refinished and restored. In the foyer and living room, the floorboards are laid out in a beautiful herringbone pattern. You'll also find beamed ceilings and original ornate railings leading to the steps into the living room. With multiple large closets off the foyer area in addition to the walk in closet in the bedroom, there will be no shortage of space for your storage needs. Washer and dryers are permitted to be installed in-unit with board approval .
5 Riverside Drive, a beautifully designed classic Art Deco building with a coveted address, was built in 1937 and designed by the team of Boak and Paris. The building is pet friendly and has round-the-clock service with a full-time doorman and a live-in superintendent, laundry, storage and a bike room.
Please note that the photos have been digitally altered and staged.
Listing Agents
![Wendy Tsang]()
wendy.tsang@compass.comP: (646)-241-8200
![Ian Katz]()
ian.katz@compass.comP: (917)-439-8694
![The Ian Katz Team]()
theiankatzteam@compass.comP: (917)-439-8694
Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- River Views
- Park Views
- Open Views
- Decorative Fireplace
- Hardwood Floors
- Elevator
- Laundry in Building
Property Details for 5 Riverside Drive, Unit 3B
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 46 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $1,958 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 34% |
| Total Rooms | 3.5 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | Co-op |
| Year Built | 1936 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
Building
5 Riverside Dr
Building Information for 5 Riverside Drive, Unit 3B
Property History for 5 Riverside Drive, Unit 3B
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Public Records for 5 Riverside Drive, Unit 3B
Schools near 5 Riverside Drive, Unit 3B
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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P.S. 199 Jessie Isador Straus PublicK to 5 | ||
Frederick Douglas Academy II Secondary School Public6 to 12 | ||
Mott Hall Ii Public6 to 8 |
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