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SOLD FOR $959,000

· Closed September 28, 2021

243 Riverside Drive #201
Closed For Sale Co-op

$959,000

243 Riverside Drive #201

Upper West Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10027846

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1909

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1909
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,323/mo
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 2 of 12

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: South,West facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Climate Control: Window Units

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths 2 Full
Floor 2 of 12
Exposure South,West
Cooling Window Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street West 96th Street/West 97th Street
Year Built 1909
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1887-0001-00243-000-0000201
Block/Lot 1887/1

Description

This is in contact. This is in contract. Sun-blasted Sensation! Pluperfect 2-bedroom + home office, 2-bath home with open South-western views to enjoy sunsets. Enter a proper hallway that leads the living/dining area and open kitchen. The two winged bedrooms offer privacy. The primary bedroom has an ensuite bath and the second bedroom has incredible built-ins. The bonus is a separate home office that receives natural light from a transom window. The second full bath completes the checklist of perfect property. Additional features include hardwood floors, large windows, and tall ceilings. Housed in the historic Cliff Dwelling, built in 1903, the building features a live-in super, laundry room, and two entrances. Located on Riverside Drive and 96th Street, you are in the epicenter of Riverside Park, close transportation, and charming shops and restaurants. Cats yes. Sorry, no dogs. There is a monthly assessment of $211.25 through December 2024 to pay for the local law 11 work already completed.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Common Area

Building Information

Stories 12
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,323/mo
Sale Price $959,000
Previous Price $999,000

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

558

Median Asking Price

$1.59M

Median $/Sqft

$1,500

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

48

Price Reduced

24%

Sold (30 Days)

70

Median Sale Price

$1.90M

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243 Riverside Drive #201, Upper West Side, New York County • Near West 96th Street/West 97th Street

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10027846
First Listed: 5/6/2021
Price Changed: 9/28/2021
Closed: 9/28/2021
Contract Date: 5/5/2021

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Alex Mahgoub

Listing Contact: (347) 575-3344

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