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440 RIVERSIDE Drive #97
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440 RIVERSIDE Drive #97

Morningside Heights, Manhattan

THE PATERNO

MLS® #RLS10977102

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

2

Bedrooms

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1910

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1910
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,015/mo
Neighborhood Morningside Heights
Floor 9 of 13

Property Highlights

  • Views: Other
  • Exposure: East,South facing
  • Character: Pre-war building (1910)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full
Floor 9 of 13
View Other
Exposure East,South
Pets Yes
Year Built 1910
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Parcel # 1990-0001-00440-000-0000097
Block/Lot 01990/0001

Description



The Paterno, 440 Riverside Drive at 116th St. Quintessential Morningside Heights.

This sprawling two bedroom one bath ninth floor apartment with 9.5 ft. ceilings faces East and South with open views of Columbia, Barnard and the architecturally beautiful buildings along 116th St. all framed with light and sky. Original wainscoting. Freshly painted with brand new light hardwood floors throughout. Winged (separated) bedrooms for privacy ,or a quiet home office. Windowed Kitchen and Bath. Washer/Dryers permitted.

Come home to a huge marble lobby with stained glass ceiling, and a waiting concierge. This is a full service coop with resident manager and staff, laundry, bike room and storage. Pets allowed. Additonal entrance on Claremont Ave. Windowed Hallways with Original Tile..

The Building is crowned with a large common roofterrace wrapped in spectacular views of the River and George Washington Bridge. Furnished with Gazebo, tables, chairs and chaise lounges for entertaining and relaxing. The Paterno is considered one of New York's greatest Apartment Buildings. This 13 story iconic 1909 Renaissance Revival Cooperative with curved fa ade, elegant porte cochere entrance sits regally on the corner of 116th St. and Riverside Drive, directly across from the Park, and two short blocks to Columbia, Barnard and the #1 Train.

Riverside Park regarded as Manhattan's most spectacular waterfront park houses twenty-two recreational facilities including nearby tennis courts. The neighborhood is lively yet quiet with an old fashioned Village feel.. bookstores, cafes, restaurants,and tree lined Brownstone streets. Riverside Drive, prime Heights, remains a beautiful, historic and serene enclave removed from the noise and density of the City.

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Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Dining Area Smoke Free Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Building Other

Exterior Features

None

Building Amenities

Elevators Green Building Storage

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Building THE PATERNO
Total Units 106
Stories 13
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,015/mo
Original Price $1,150,000
Sale Price $1,100,000
Previous Price $1,150,000

About Morningside Heights

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Morningside 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

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Active Listings

59

Median Asking Price

$1.25M

Median $/Sqft

$1,581

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

3

Price Reduced

20%

Sold (30 Days)

5

Median Sale Price

$800K

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440 RIVERSIDE Drive #97, Morningside Heights, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10977102
First Listed: 10/14/2023
On Market: 10/14/2023
Price Changed: 7/1/2024
Closed: 7/1/2024
Contract Date: 10/2/2023

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Lucy Aceto

Listing Contact: (917) 697-5258

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