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SOLD FOR $733,000

· Closed December 23, 2016

70 RIVERSIDE Drive #1C
Closed For Sale Co-op

$733,000

$899 per sq ft

70 RIVERSIDE Drive #1C

Upper West Side, Manhattan

70 RIVERSIDE APT CO

MLS® #RLS10083697

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

815

Sq. Ft.

1950

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 815 sq ft
Year Built 1950
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $896/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper West Side

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,North facing
  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths null Full
Exposure East,North
Pets Yes
Cross Street W 79TH ST.
Year Built 1950
Living Area 815 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Parcel # 1244-0001-00070-000-000001C

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Sep 2, 2016 $745,000 -
Currently May 13, 2026 $733,000 -1.6%

Description

New to the market: Located on the second floor, this extremely spacious and quiet one-bedroom home of approximately 815 square feet has pleasant views to trees in the back of the building. Right across the street from Riverside Park. There is a gracious foyer, ample dining space, and an over-sized bedroom which easily fits a king-sized bed, dressers, and more. The windowed marble bathroom is newly renovated and the large windowed kitchen is in good condition with a tremendous amount of counter and storage space. The hardwood floors are in excellent condition, and there are four large closets and a large private storage locker in the basement included. The apartment also has very low maintenance of $895.67 per month! 70 Riverside Drive is an established co-op built in 1951, and incorporated in 1979, consisting of 54 homes. The co-op is in excellent physical and financial condition with a 24-hour attended lobby, porter, and live-in Superintendent. There is bike storage, a large laundry room, a playroom, and preferential pricing for shareholders in the building's parking garage. Pets, guarantors, pied-a-terre all permitted with board approval! This location, on 79th Street, in the heart of the Upper West Side cannot be surpassed, with all of the best shopping such as Zabar's, Fairway, and Citarella. Additionally, all major bus and subway stops just steps away.

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $896/mo
Original Price $745,000
Previous Price $745,000

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

592

Median Asking Price

$1.57M

Median $/Sqft

$1,508

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

35

Price Reduced

33%

Sold (30 Days)

94

Median Sale Price

$1.85M

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Location

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70 RIVERSIDE Drive #1C, Upper West Side, New York County • Near W 79TH ST.

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1951
Year Built
75 years old
6
Floors
56
Residential Units
R10A
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $9,877,050
Land Value: $1,728,000
Exemptions: $82,790

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

Lot Area: 15,850 SF
Building Area: 92,976 SF
Built FAR: 5.87
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 $896 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom.

The listed interior living area is 815 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1950, making it approximately 76 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.

At the current list price of $733,000 for 815 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $899. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.

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: RLS10083697
First Listed: 9/2/2016
Price Changed: 12/23/2016
Closed: 12/23/2016
Contract Date: 9/1/2016

Listing Courtesy of Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Anna Kahn

Listing Contact: (212) 381-2214

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