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420 RIVERSIDE DRIVE

Manhattan · Upper West Side · New York, NY 10025

Built 1912 13 Floors 104 Units Elevator Apartments
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99/100
Compliance Score

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

What This Means for Buyers

420 RIVERSIDE DRIVE is a large-scale 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: 1-01896-0001

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Recently Rented in This Building

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Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service (RLS). All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Sales History

Date Unit Beds Price Sq Ft
Jul 12, 2019Unit 9H3BR$2,062,500-
Sep 16, 2015Unit 5E3BRN/A-
Aug 16, 2016Unit 9F3BRN/A-
Jun 21, 2017Unit 4C3BR$3,150,000-
Mar 21, 2014Unit 8C3BRN/A-
Jan 11, 2024Unit 1-D2BR$899,000-
Mar 18, 2022Unit 1F2BR$1,750,000-
Jan 7, 2014Unit 7H2BR$1,289,000-
Oct 31, 2017Unit 1D2BR$945,000-
Mar 26, 2018Unit GE2BR$1,195,000-
Aug 1, 2017Unit 10F2BR$1,735,0001,800
Jul 24, 2015Unit 6G3BR$1,650,000-
Oct 2, 2015Unit 2D2BR$1,200,0001,100
Sep 20, 2018Unit 9B3BR$2,995,000-
Sep 9, 2021Unit 6-G3BR$2,095,000-
Jun 8, 2016Unit 2G2BR$1,550,000-
May 16, 2022Unit 12-E2BR$1,150,0001,000
Feb 15, 2024Unit 11G2BR$1,325,000-
Dec 29, 2020Unit 12F2BR$1,650,000-
Mar 4, 2021Unit 2G3BR$1,750,0001,350
Jan 20, 2026Unit 2G3BR$1,800,000-
Dec 15, 2025Unit 1C3BR$1,900,0002,200
Dec 9, 2025Unit 12H3BR$2,025,000-
Feb 27, 2013Unit 6-A2BR$830,000900
Aug 11, 2025Unit 4G3BR$1,325,000-
Dec 12, 2024Unit 7K1BR$660,000-
Oct 7, 2024Unit 2K1BR$435,000-
Jan 28, 2015Unit 7E3BRN/A-
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Closed sale data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Rental History

Unit Lease Date Rent Beds Baths Sq Ft
Unit 5GMay 31, 2023$6,750/mo32-
Unit GEOct 9, 2015$4,500/mo22-
Unit 12-HJul 28, 2022$9,500/mo32-
Unit GEAug 18, 2014$5,000/mo22-
Unit 7JDec 21, 2015$2,500/mo11580
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Closed rental 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

116 St-Columbia University

0.12 mi away

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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)
7.93 / 6.50
Fully built or over-built
Historic District: Morningside Heights Historic District

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1912
Last Altered
1987
Floors
13
Total Units
104
Gross Floor Area
138,633 sq ft
Lot Area
17,490 sq ft
Lot Frontage
76.08 ft
Lot Depth
194.33 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 9
City Council
District 7
School District
3
Police Precinct
26
Fire Company
E047
Sanitation District
9
BBL
1018960001.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 420 RIVERSIDE DRIVE

What kind of building is 420 RIVERSIDE DRIVE?
420 RIVERSIDE DRIVE is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4). The building is located in the Morningside Heights Historic District historic district.
When was 420 RIVERSIDE DRIVE built?
Built in 1912, 13 floors, 104 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 420 RIVERSIDE DRIVE?
104 residential units across 13 floors.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 420 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 420 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 420 RIVERSIDE DRIVE?
The closest subway stop is 116 St-Columbia University (1 line), approximately 0.12 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 420 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 420 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 420 RIVERSIDE DRIVE?
The current owner of 420 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 1-01896-0001 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 420 RIVERSIDE DRIVE?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 420 RIVERSIDE DRIVE is 1-01896-0001. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1896) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (1). 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 420 RIVERSIDE DRIVE?
Every recorded deed for 420 RIVERSIDE DRIVE since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01896-0001 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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