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Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,050,000

790 Riverside Drive #5B

Washington Heights, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10985357

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Listing by Compass

4

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1911

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1911
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,409/mo
Neighborhood Washington Heights
Floor 5 of 13

Property Highlights

  • Climate Control: Other
  • Character: Pre-war building (1911)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 7
Baths 2 Full
Floor 5 of 13
Cooling Other
Pets Yes, CatsOk, DogsOk
Year Built 1911
Structure Type MultiFamily
Flooring Hardwood
Furnished Unfurnished
Parcel # 2134-0071-00790-000-000005B
Block/Lot 02134/0071

Description

RARE. REFINED. RIVIERA. Classic 7-Room Prewar Home at the coveted Riviera Cooperative. Gracious living awaits you in this wonderful, versatile flex-4 bedroom, 2 bathroom prewar co-op apartment. The Riviera is ideally located in the distinctive Audubon Park Historic District of Lower Washington Heights, desirable for the discerning resident who wants the best of New York in an architecturally appealing full-service building in Upper Manhattan. Residence 5B is a shining example of a beautifully laid out, sprawling home enriched by original prewar details, hardwood floors, double exposures to west and north, and generous living/entertaining space. The flexible floorplan affords you a variety of uses for the space depending on your needs. Greeting your entry is an inviting gallery, to the left of which sits a renovated windowed kitchen where you can find culinary inspiration and a spacious breakfast bar to start your day. Kitchen appliances include a Bertazzoni stove and microwave/hood, Frigidaire double-door refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher and Bosch washer/dryer. Off the kitchen is a quiet, convenient bedroom or office with an en-suite bath. Proceed to the formal dining room where you can seat a sizable group, then span through a connecting enfilade to the living room and library. A home office or piano area in the hall is flanked by built-in closets. Situated in the northern wing are two bedrooms that access the second full bath. Airy ceilings, large windows and abundant closet space round out this very comfortable, alluring home. 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. 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 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 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, Academy of Arts & Letters, 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. > View our local tour video...(click Tour) "WELCOME TO WASHINGTON HEIGHTS" > CLOTH Restaurant Guide… https://bit.ly/4dWlGHs Riviera Centennial... https://bit.ly/3IlTQFZ NOTE: ALSO CAN SUBLET $5,500

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Breakfast Bar Built In Features Chandelier Crown Molding Eat In Kitchen High Ceilings Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common On Floor Common Area Flooring: Hardwood

Appliances

Dryer Dishwasher Gas Cooktop Gas Oven Stainless Steel Appliances Washer

Building Information

Total Units 199
Stories 13
Structure MultiFamily

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,409/mo
Original Price $1,285,000
Sale Price $1,050,000
Previous Price $1,185,000

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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Active Listings

62

Median Asking Price

$555K

Median $/Sqft

$682

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

3

Price Reduced

27%

Sold (30 Days)

6

Median Sale Price

$465K

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790 Riverside Drive #5B, Washington Heights, New York County

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MLS® ID: RLS10985357
First Listed: 4/4/2024
On Market: 4/4/2024
Price Changed: 2/10/2025
Closed: 2/10/2025
Contract Date: 3/5/2024

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Bruce Robertson

Listing Contact: (646) 734-6195

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