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285 RIVERSIDE DRIVE

Manhattan · Upper West Side · New York, NY 10025

Built 1926 15 Floors 86 Units Elevator Apartments
A
100/100
Compliance Score

No open violations on record. Building is in full compliance.

What This Means for Buyers

285 RIVERSIDE DRIVE is a mid-size pre-war elevator apartments building with walk-up in Upper West Side. The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Set between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides direct access to green space within... Zoned R8, this building sits in a high-density residential, high-rise apartments common in manhattan. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Upper West Side

The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Set between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides direct access to green space within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a popular culinary scene.

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Public Records & Ownership Lookup

Search this building's deed history, mortgages, and LLC ownership through official NYC government databases. Free public data.

Permanent Property Identifier

BBL: 1-01889-0036

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Sales History

Date Unit Beds Price Sq Ft
Oct 15, 2025Unit 4A4BR$1,980,0002,200
Jul 10, 2025Unit 14D2BR$1,500,000-
Jun 5, 2025Unit 1GStudio$370,000-
Nov 18, 2021Unit 3E1BR$650,000-
Sep 26, 2019Unit 10D2BR$1,250,000-
Oct 20, 2020Unit 1A2BR$925,000-
Oct 23, 2023Unit 11C3BR$1,635,0001,915
Aug 18, 2022Unit 6B3BR$2,275,000-
Apr 5, 2022Unit 3D3BR$1,350,000-
Jul 13, 2022Unit 4B3BR$2,450,000-
Mar 29, 2017Unit 3A3BRN/A-
Feb 3, 2015Unit 7F2BRN/A-
Oct 3, 2016Unit 8D2BRN/A-
Aug 18, 2015Unit 4B3BRN/A-
Sep 8, 2016Unit 5C3BRN/A1,850
Jan 16, 2023Unit 1A2BR$1,050,000-
Mar 13, 2020Unit 10C3BR$1,925,000-
Mar 10, 2017Unit GB1BR$695,000-
Jan 7, 2023Unit 5-E1BR$735,000-
Jul 6, 2023Unit 1-E1BR$545,000-
Sep 22, 2021Unit 7-A3BR$2,668,0502,203
Dec 29, 2021Unit 13C3BR$2,200,000-
Aug 10, 2020Unit 7C3BR$2,400,000-
Dec 3, 2019Unit 12G3BR$2,450,000-
Dec 5, 2019Unit 3E1BR$555,000-
Apr 29, 2014Unit 3B3BRN/A-
Feb 14, 2018Unit 13G4BR$2,400,000-
Oct 2, 2024Unit 5B3BR$1,525,000-
Mar 31, 2022Unit 10-G3BR$1,895,000-
Aug 17, 2013Unit 2D3BRN/A-
Oct 16, 2013Unit 6E1BRN/A-
Jan 6, 2026Unit 11G3BR$2,250,0001,938
Jul 15, 2025Unit 2C3BR$1,700,000-
Nov 3, 2025Unit 3F2BR$865,000-
Jun 16, 2018Unit 5C3BR$2,325,0001,850
Mar 23, 2021Unit 4E1BR$520,000-
Dec 11, 2019Unit 8-A3BR$2,875,0002,067
RLS

Closed sale data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Compliance & Violations

Clean Compliance Record

This building has no open violations on record with NYC DOB or HPD.

Source: NYC Department of Buildings & HPD (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Nearby Transit

96 St

0.35 mi away

123

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
R8

High-density residential, high-rise apartments common in Manhattan.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
11.82 / 6.50
Fully built or over-built
Historic District: Riverside-West End Historic District Extension II

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1926
Floors
15
Total Units
86
Gross Floor Area
159,770 sq ft
Lot Area
13,517 sq ft
Lot Frontage
103.25 ft
Lot Depth
153 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 7
City Council
District 7
School District
3
Police Precinct
24
Fire Company
E076
Sanitation District
7
BBL
1018890036.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 285 RIVERSIDE DRIVE

What kind of building is 285 RIVERSIDE DRIVE?
285 RIVERSIDE DRIVE is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4). The building is located in the Riverside-West End Historic District Extension II historic district.
When was 285 RIVERSIDE DRIVE built?
Built in 1926, 15 floors, 86 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 285 RIVERSIDE DRIVE?
86 residential units across 15 floors.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 285 RIVERSIDE DRIVE?
Active listing counts are loaded from the REBNY Listing Service in real time. See the Active Listings section above for current availability and price ranges. If no listings appear, there are no units currently on the market through RLS.
What is the average price per square foot at 285 RIVERSIDE DRIVE?
Per-square-foot pricing is calculated from closed sale transactions in the Sales History section above. Actual pricing varies by floor, exposure, renovation level, and unit layout. For a current valuation, contact Milton for a building-specific comparable market analysis.
What is the closest subway to 285 RIVERSIDE DRIVE?
The closest subway stop is 96 St (1, 2, 3 lines), approximately 0.35 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 285 RIVERSIDE DRIVE?
The Sales History section on this page shows closed transactions from the REBNY Listing Service (RLS). For full deed and mortgage history back to 1966, including lien searches and ownership chain verification, use ACRIS, NYC's free official property records system. Our step-by-step guide explains exactly how: ACRIS NYC: How to Search Deeds, Liens & Owner Records Free.
Who should I contact about a listing at 285 RIVERSIDE DRIVE?
Milton Coste, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker at Keller Williams NYC. Call or text (917) 416-7433, email [email protected], or schedule a consultation online. Milton has represented buyers and sellers across all five boroughs for 25+ years.
Who owns 285 RIVERSIDE DRIVE?
The current owner of 285 RIVERSIDE DRIVE is recorded in the most recent deed on file with the NYC Department of Finance ACRIS system. To find the current owner: (1) visit acris.nyc.gov, (2) search by BBL 1-01889-0036 or by address, (3) sort by date descending and find the most recent deed. The grantee (buyer) on that deed is the current owner. If the owner is an LLC, look up the LLC's managing member at the NY Department of State Business Entity Database.
What is the BBL for 285 RIVERSIDE DRIVE?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 285 RIVERSIDE DRIVE is 1-01889-0036. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1889) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (36). BBLs never change even when addresses are renumbered, which makes them the most reliable identifier for NYC public records like ACRIS deeds, DOB permits, and tax bills.
Where can I find the deed history for 285 RIVERSIDE DRIVE?
Every recorded deed for 285 RIVERSIDE DRIVE since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01889-0036 for the most reliable results. The deed history shows every ownership transfer with grantor (seller), grantee (buyer), date, and recorded sale price. Older transfers may show LLC names. To trace the LLC's managing member, cross-reference with the NY Department of State at apps.dos.ny.gov. Our step-by-step ACRIS guide walks through the full process.

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