SOLD FOR $675,000
Listed at $700,000 · Sold 3.6% below asking · Closed June 16, 2020
265 RIVERSIDE Drive #2G
MLS® #RLS10615029
Listing by The Corcoran Group
1
Bedroom
1
Bath
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1912
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: East,North,South facing
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Climate Control: Window Units
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Description
265 Riverside Drive, Apt 2G, Upper West Side
ALL OPEN HOUSES BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. This is a tremendous opportunity to purchase a spacious one-bedroom apartment that can easily be converted to a two bedroom home. Upon entering, you will immediately feel the warmth and charm of this apartment - rich with pre-war elegance. There is beautiful oak hardwood flooring, five (5) panel doors with glass knobs, stylish lighting choices and nearly 10 foot ceilings throughout. The foyer leads to a generously sized living room adjacent to a separate dining area. The windowed kitchen has been completely renovated and features a large breakfast bar, granite countertops, excellent cabinet and storage space and stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher. The bathroom is a sight to behold, with exquisite prewar finishes, beautiful subway tile, and impeccable fittings and fixtures to accent the lovely tile flooring. The spacious bedroom has three windows and two exposures with a full wall of floor-to ceiling-closets. In addition, this home includes a front hall closet and a linen closet giving you enough room to store all your belongings.
Situated on the a quiet one-lane section of Riverside Drive on the south side of West 99th Street, this striking 70 unit classical building was built by George Pelham in 1909 and was originally known as The Cliffden. It has a three-story rustic, limestone base and is adorned with a curved faade, a raised entrance and a portico with two pairs of fluted columns.
265 Riverside Drive is a pre-war co-op with a charming and recently renovated lobby, elevator, part-time doorman (4 pm to midnight, 7 days a week), live-in super and a full-time porter. There is a central laundry room and a bike room on the lower floor. This is a heavenly building for pet owners that allows cats and one (1) dog up to 85 pounds. Shareholders enjoy a non-smoking environment located across from Riverside Park and the Hudson River, and a few blocks from Central Park West. Also, close to the best of the west side transportation, shopping and restaurants, including the Whole Foods shopping center and Trader Joe's!
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About Upper West Side
View All Upper West Side ListingsThe 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
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
579
Median Asking Price
$1.70M
Median $/Sqft
$1,579
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
46
Price Reduced
21%
Sold (30 Days)
63
Median Sale Price
$1.89M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/18/26, 3:06 PM EST
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Location
265 RIVERSIDE Drive #2G, Upper West Side, New York County • Near West 98th Street & West 99th Street
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