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SOLD FOR $538,000

· Closed August 27, 2018

552 RIVERSIDE Drive #1A
Closed For Sale Co-op

$538,000

552 RIVERSIDE Drive #1A

Morningside Heights, Manhattan

Pleasant Homes

MLS® #RLS10080642

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1910

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1910
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $904/mo
Neighborhood Morningside Heights
Floor 1 of 6

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: West facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Climate Control: Window Units

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 1 of 6
Exposure West
Cooling Window Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street West 125th Street & Tiemann Place
Year Built 1910
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1995-0077-00552-000-000001A

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed May 16, 2018 $538,000 -
Currently Jun 10, 2026 $538,000 -

Description

New to market! Great light, park views, stunning roof deck! Open house this Sunday, June 3, from 2:30-4. 552 Riverside Drive 1A offers a winning combination of light, park views, smart layout, and prewar details, all within an amenity-filled pet-friendly building on a very quiet block.Enter this beautiful one-bedroom by a long hall perfect for displaying art work. Off the hall, youll find two large closets (one customized) and the windowed bathroom featuring classic white tiles, new vanity mirror and freshly re-glazed tub. At the end of the hall, theres an area thats great for a home office or extra storage furniture.The eat-in kitchen features granite counters, ample cabinet space, dishwasher and gas oven. An over-sized window faces the interior courtyard garden, with a large sill thats the perfect perch for herbs and plants.The living room has two windows framed by restored original wood trim offering lovely views of Riverside Park. It also features high ceilings, built-in bookshelves and a ceiling fan/light. The bedroom is next to the living room and also offers park views, plus plenty of room for bedroom furniture. A third large closet is off the bedroom.The whole apartment has just been painted a crisp white that brings out the wood floors and trim and lush green views. And the building recently installed new sound-insulated windows with screensnot that you need soundproofing on this quiet block with nothing but Riverside Park across the street!Pleasant Homes is a six-story, 67-unit pre-war co-op located around the block from the 125th Street 1 train and Columbias new Manhattanville campus. Within blocks youll find Fairway, Duane Read, Dinosaur Barbecue, Starbucks, Jin Ramen, El Porton, Bettalona, La Salle Dumpling Room, Go Go Curry, The Craftsman and more. The pet-friendly building offers a common laundry room with residents lending library, community room (with ping pong table!), fitness room (small fee), workshop, bike room (wait list, small fee), and a large planted roof deck with stunning river and park views, plus a communal vegetable garden. Free basement storage space is also included.552 Riverside Drive 1A is a serene oasis within a fun and vibrant neighborhood. Dont wait on this one! Next open house is Sunday, June 3 or you can email or call for a private appointment.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Eat In Kitchen Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Courtyard Building Garden Building Roof Deck

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $904/mo
Sale Price $538,000

About Morningside Heights

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Morningside Heights is often referred to as the 'Academic Acropolis' of New York, home to Columbia University and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Perched on a plateau between Riverside and Morningside Parks, the neighborhood offers a scholarly and serene atmosphere. The real estate market is dominated by grand pre-war cooperatives with high ceilings and classic details, catering to those who appreciate historic architecture and green space.

Morningside Heights Live Market Data

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Active Listings

56

Median Asking Price

$1.19M

Median $/Sqft

$1,559

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

3

Price Reduced

36%

Sold (30 Days)

11

Median Sale Price

$1.72M

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Location

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552 RIVERSIDE Drive #1A, Morningside Heights, New York County • Near West 125th Street & Tiemann Place

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1910
Year Built
116 years old
6
Floors
68
Residential Units
R8
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $4,708,350
Land Value: $290,700
Exemptions: $44,305

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 15,299 SF
Building Area: 64,068 SF
Built FAR: 4.19
Allowed FAR: 6.02

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed monthly maintenance are $904 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1910, making it approximately 116 years old.

This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or [email protected]. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10080642
First Listed: 5/16/2018
Closed: 8/27/2018
Contract Date: 5/16/2018

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Pamela Wilkie

Listing Contact: (917) 822-0473

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