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· Closed August 10, 2021

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Closed For Sale Co-op

$799,900

790 Riverside Drive #M-E

Washington Heights, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10650287

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Listing by Compass

3

Bedrooms

3

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1910

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Year Built 1910
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,285/mo
Neighborhood Washington Heights
Floor 1 of 12

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1910)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 7
Baths 3 Full
Floor 1 of 12
Exposure North
Pets Yes
Cross Street West 156th Street/West 157th Street
Year Built 1910
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 2134/71

Description

BRILLIANT DOLLAR VALUE PRICED IMPROVED!

Restore this very spacious Maisonette 3-Bedroom, 1-full Bath, 2-1/2 baths, to its bygone style and glory with your TLC. Perfect for Live+Work or office space, with your very own private entrance onto Riverside Drive. Ideally located in the popular Riviera with its grand marble lobby, limestone and terra cotta facade, only one block from the 1 train and easy access to the West Side Highway. Rarely do you get this much space for this price. See Floorplan Renovation Option #1; a detailed plan that was preliminarily preliminarily approved by the Board (subject to alteration agreement). Bring your architect or contractor to create your own palace. The next step is yours to take with this plan or alternatives you can develop. Let's discuss! Built in 1911 in the striking Beaux-Arts style, The Riviera at 790 Riverside Drive is an extraordinary masonry building by the architectural team of Rouse & Goldstone. Standing 13 stories tall between West 156th and 157th Streets, this full-service doorman building is pet friendly, with laundry, bike and storage lockers (extra) for residents. The co-op allows purchases by parents and co-purchases. Washer/Dryer installation permitted. The Audubon Park community is sought after and suited for today's varied lifestyles and neighborly values. Stroll along winding streets past grand pre-war buildings down Riverside Drive, then across the new Denny Farrell Pedestrian Bridge at 151st Street (ADA-accessible) to Fort Washington Park and the Hudson River Greenway. Swim, sport and relax at the Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, a 28-acre state-of-the-art facility offering diverse recreational, athletic and arts experiences for all ages, interests and abilities. Shop at the new Super Foodtown or dine at one of the many multi-cuisine eateries, pubs and taverns along Broadway. You'll also have easy access to Columbia University's burgeoning Manhattanville campus, CCNY, and the world-class NY Presbyterian/Columbia Medical Center. Engage in early Americana at the Morris-Jumel Mansion, Trinity Cemetery, Hamilton Grange, Hispanic Society and other historic locations. Convenient transportation is yours with the 1 train at 157th, C train at 155th, and M4, M5 and BX6 buses on the Broadway corner. Quick auto access as well at 158th to the West Side Hwy and George Washington Bridge, and across 155th St to Yankee Stadium and the Major Deegan Expwy. See < audubonparkperspectives.org > for local history and culture. NOTE: Private showings to screened buyers have commenced and will follow Covid health and safety guidelines. Thank you.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Dining Area Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Building Information

Stories 12
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,285/mo
Sale Price $799,900

Washington Heights is a vibrant, transit-connected neighborhood known for its dramatic topography and stunning views of the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge. Home to the Cloisters and Fort Tryon Park, the area offers a unique blend of history and natural beauty. The real estate market is characterized by large, pre-war cooperatives that offer significant space for the price, making it a popular choice for those seeking value and community.

Washington Heights Live Market Data

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63

Median Asking Price

$549K

Median $/Sqft

$682

Avg Days on Market

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New This Week

4

Price Reduced

27%

Sold (30 Days)

7

Median Sale Price

$507K

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790 Riverside Drive #M-E, Washington Heights, New York County • Near West 156th Street/West 157th Street

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MLS® ID: RLS10650287
First Listed: 6/28/2004
Price Changed: 2/22/2021
Closed: 8/10/2021
Contract Date: 7/21/2020

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Bruce Robertson

Listing Contact: (646) 734-6195

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