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SOLD FOR $489,000

· Closed May 11, 2022

159-34 Riverside Drive W #5-H
Closed For Sale Co-op

$489,000

$408 per sq ft

159-34 Riverside Drive W #5-H

Upper West Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10770554

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

1,200

Sq. Ft.

1941

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 1,200 sq ft
Year Built 1941
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $706/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 5 of 7

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: East,South,West facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 5 of 7
View City
Exposure East,South,West
Cooling Window Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street West 158th Street/West 160th Street
Year Built 1941
Living Area 1,200 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 2135/60

Description

OPPORTUNITY IS KNOCKING! Whether you are a first-time buyer or looking for a quiet, affordable pied a terre, this gem fits the bill. Sublime light from the East and South floods this high floor corner one bedroom, making this a cheerful, sunny home all day long. Well laid out with no wasted space, the living room easily accommodates a separate dining area as well as large seating/entertaining space. The kitchen awaits your updates, but how wonderful to create your ideal workspace with possibly an open breakfast bar or pass through. The bedroom boasts double exposures with ample space for queen or king bed and more! In-unit Washer/Dryer is permitted! Four closets, hardwood floors, open sky and tree top views plus super low maintenance make this an amazing opportunity. Welcome to the River Arts, the premiere full-service DM building in the Audubon Triangle of Washington Heights. This divinely situated building overlooking the Hudson River is beautifully landscaped and attended by a full-time doorman. Amenities include indoor parking for only $230 per month, a gym ($120/year/person), bike storage ($25/bike/year), 24/7 laundry room, storage cages, a resident Super plus 3 porters, an events/party room and more. The building allows W/D in the units and one dog per shareholder apartment (with certain breed restrictions). Moments away from the #1 train plus easy access to the Henry Hudson, the GWB and all major Metropolitan roadways. This vibrant neighborhood offers wonderful local eateries, markets, coffee houses and after work hangs. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy direct and easy access to the Hudson River Greenway, a beautiful, dedicated bikeway along the river plus Fort Washington Park just at the bottom of the hill which has been recently refurbished with volleyball courts, soccer fields, modern playgrounds, handball, tennis and more. The River Arts is proud to be the first building in Audubon Park to go Green with the installation of Solar Panels! Explore this pocket of Upper Manhattan and discover why savvy New Yorkers are moving here and choosing to lay roots for years to come.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Garden

Appliances

Dryer Washer

Building Information

Stories 7
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $706/mo
Sale Price $489,000

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. The real estate landscape is famous for its historic brownstones and iconic 'white-glove' apartment buildings along Central Park West and Riverside Drive.

Upper West Side Live Market Data

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Active Listings

543

Median Asking Price

$1.60M

Median $/Sqft

$1,611

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

33

Price Reduced

24%

Sold (30 Days)

80

Median Sale Price

$1.80M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/7/26, 3:37 PM EST

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159-34 Riverside Drive W #5-H, Upper West Side, New York County • Near West 158th Street/West 160th Street

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10770554
First Listed: 4/2/2021
Price Changed: 8/2/2021
Closed: 5/11/2022
Contract Date: 3/26/2021

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Kelly Cole

Listing Contact: (917) 575-8375

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