SOLD FOR $1,550,000
Listed at $1,549,000 · Sold 0.1% above asking · Closed June 8, 2016
420 Riverside Drive #2G
Morningside Heights, Manhattan
MLS® #RLS10050287
Listing by The Corcoran Group
2
Bedrooms
2
Baths
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1920
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: East facing
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1920)
Property Details
Description
Bring your Architect or Contractor and create the home that fits all your needs in this Spacious, Traditional Classic Six. There is a Side by Side Living Room and Dining Room, a large kitchen with a butler's pantry that will make gracious entertaining a pleasure. There is a Maid's Room with a bath that can remain as such or become a third bedroom, office or den. The two large bedrooms a nicely separated from the living area. The Master Bedroom still has the original wall safe.The building was designed by Gaetano Ajello and constrcuted in 1912. Ajello was known for his Renaissance and Neoclassical styles, beautiful lobbies and for his use of limestone and terra cotta which gave his buildings a Grand aura. 420 Riverside Drive is a perfect example of this. It is a Full Service Building with Resident Mgr, Landscapped Roof Deck, Fitness Center, Individual Storage, a Playroom and even a Compost Program and a Shredding Station.
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About Morningside Heights
View All Morningside Heights ListingsMorningside 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
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
60
Median Asking Price
$1.09M
Median $/Sqft
$1,561
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
4
Price Reduced
22%
Sold (30 Days)
7
Median Sale Price
$783K
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/27/26, 12:22 AM EST
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Location
420 Riverside Drive #2G, Morningside Heights, New York County • Near Riverside Drive & West 114th Street
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Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Leslie E Rupert
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