790 Riverside Drive, Unit ME
Sold 8/10/21
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Sold 8/10/21
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Description
See Floorplan Renovation...BRILLIANT DOLLAR VALUE – PRICED IMPROVED! Restore this very spacious Maisonette 3-Bedroom, 1-full Bath, 2-1/2 baths, to its bygone style and glory with your TLC. Perfect for Live+Work or office space, with your very own private entrance onto Riverside Drive. Ideally located in the popular Riviera with its grand marble lobby, limestone and terra cotta façade, only one block from the 1 train and easy access to the West Side Highway. Rarely do you get this much space for this price.
See Floorplan Renovation Option #1; a detailed plan that was preliminarily preliminarily approved by the Board (subject to alteration agreement). Bring your architect or contractor to create your own palace. The next step is yours to take with this plan or alternatives you can develop. Let’s discuss!
Built in 1911 in the striking Beaux-Arts style, The Riviera at 790 Riverside Drive is an extraordinary masonry building by the architectural team of Rouse & Goldstone. Standing 13 stories tall between West 156th and 157th Streets, this full-service doorman building is pet friendly, with laundry, bike and storage lockers (extra) for residents. The co-op allows purchases by parents and co-purchases. Washer/Dryer installation permitted.
The Audubon Park community is sought after and suited for today's varied lifestyles and neighborly values. Stroll along winding streets past grand pre-war buildings down Riverside Drive, then across the new Denny Farrell Pedestrian Bridge at 151st Street (ADA-accessible) to Fort Washington Park and the Hudson River Greenway. Swim, sport and relax at the Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, a 28-acre state-of-the-art facility offering diverse recreational, athletic and arts experiences for all ages, interests and abilities. Shop at the new Super Foodtown or dine at one of the many multi-cuisine eateries, pubs and taverns along Broadway.
You’ll also have easy access to Columbia University's burgeoning Manhattanville campus, CCNY, and the world-class NY Presbyterian/Columbia Medical Center. Engage in early Americana at the Morris-Jumel Mansion, Trinity Cemetery, Hamilton Grange, Hispanic Society and other historic locations. Convenient transportation is yours with the 1 train at 157th, C train at 155th, and M4, M5 and BX6 buses on the Broadway corner. Quick auto access as well at 158th to the West Side Hwy and George Washington Bridge, and across 155th St to Yankee Stadium and the Major Deegan Expwy.
See… < audubonparkperspectives.org > for local history and culture.
NOTE: Private showings to screened buyers have commenced and will follow Covid health and safety guidelines. Thank you.
Listing Agents
![Bruce Robertson]()
bruce.robertson@compass.comP: (646)-734-6195
![Nick Rafello]()
nick.rafello@compass.comP: (646)-221-8321
![Lynne Van Auken]()
lynne.vanauken@compass.comP: (646)-831-9617
Amenities
- Street Scape
- Full-Time Doorman
- Decorative Mouldings
- Private Entrance
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Oversized Windows
- Elevator
Property Details for 790 Riverside Drive, Unit ME
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 270 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $2,285 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 20% |
| Total Rooms | 7.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | Co-op |
| Year Built | 1911 |
| Views | None |
| Architectural Style | - |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
Building
The Riviera
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Building Information for 790 Riverside Drive, Unit ME
Property History for 790 Riverside Drive, Unit ME
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Public Records for 790 Riverside Drive, Unit ME
Schools near 790 Riverside Drive, Unit ME
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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P.S. 28 Wright Brothers PublicPK to 5 | ||
Ms 319 Marie Teresa Public6 to 8 | ||
Community Health Academy of the Heights Public6 to 12 | ||
P.S. Is 210 21st Century Academy For Community Lders PublicPK to 8 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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