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244 Riverside Drive #5J
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Pending For Sale Co-op

$450,000

244 Riverside Drive #5J

Upper West Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS20076622

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1900

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1900
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,432/mo
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 5 of 6

Property Highlights

  • Character: Pre-war building (1900)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 5 of 6
Pets CatsOk
Year Built 1900
Structure Type MultiFamily
Flooring Hardwood
Furnished Unfurnished
Parcel # 1887-0036-00244-000-000005J
Block/Lot 01887/0036

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Mar 12, 2026 $450,000 -
Currently May 13, 2026 $450,000 -

Description

This Upper West Side pre-war one-bedroom home features 10’5” ceilings, hardwood floors, east/south exposures and is super quiet. Across the street from Riverside Park, residents of this well-maintained building enjoy the peace of mind provided by a video intercom security system. Freshly painted and ready for its new owner, the apartment offers large windows, ceiling fans in both rooms and original details. The compact kitchen has an undercounter refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, four burner stove and convection/microwave oven. 244 Riverside Drive, built in 1907, has a live-in Super, laundry in the basement, storage units for rent and bike storage. The M5 bus stops in front of the building with the 96 Street subway three blocks away. Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and the Westside Market are all a few blocks away and Riverside Park is right outside your front door. The co-op permits pied-a-terres, gifting and parents buying for children, all with board approval. After two years of ownership, the apartment can be sublet for two out of five years. Cats are permitted, however, no dogs.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

High Ceilings Common On Floor Common Area Flooring: Hardwood

Building Amenities

Bike Storage Elevators

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 63
Stories 6
Structure MultiFamily

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,432/mo

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

589

Median Asking Price

$1.40M

Median $/Sqft

$1,498

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

31

Price Reduced

32%

Sold (30 Days)

91

Median Sale Price

$1.85M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/13/26, 11:24 AM EST

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Location

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244 Riverside Drive #5J, Upper West Side, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1907
Year Built
119 years old
6
Floors
63
Residential Units
R10A
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments Historic District: Riverside-West End Historic District Extension II

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $4,108,050
Land Value: $481,500
Exemptions: $15,720

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

Lot Area: 7,597 SF
Building Area: 44,336 SF
Built FAR: 5.84
Allowed FAR: 10

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 $1,432 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

The current listed annual property tax is $0, or roughly $0 per month. Verify the current assessment with your attorney before closing.

This property has 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1900, making it approximately 126 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: 1,Building Pets Allowed Comments:No dogs allowed. 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: RLS20076622
First Listed: 3/12/2026
On Market: 3/12/2026
Price Changed: 3/12/2026
Pending Since: 4/7/2026
Contract Date: 3/11/2026

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Laurie Stolowitz

Listing Contact: (914) 772-4321

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