Unique opportunity to create the 2 bedroom, 1 bath home of your dreams. This estate condition apartment, available for the first time in over 70 years, boasts direct park and river views. Pictured views are taken from the apartment. Several images have been virtually renovated to illustrate possibilities.
Originally built as an apartment hotel in 1914 known as the Cliff Dwelling, 243 Riverside Drive was designed by architect Herman Lee Meader. The building sits on an irregular lot with the majority of apartments facing Riverside Park. Meader was intensely interested in Mayan and Aztec architecture. This influence is seen in the artwork throughout the terra cotta frieze of the building’s facade where mountain lions, buffalo, double-headed snakes, and other imagery is incorporated. The lobby features wonderful geometric motifs that almost foreshadow the Art Deco style of the 1920s.
The building offers two elevators, a live-in super, full-time porter, central laundry and entrances on Riverside Drive and 96th Street. Perfectly located along Riverside Drive and a couple of blocks away from the 1, 2 and 3 train station, M5 and M96 buses, Whole Foods, Westside Market, Trader Joe’s, Citi Bike, Equinox, SoulCycle, NY Sports Club, numerous restaurants, shops and Columbia University. Cats and one dog are allowed, with board approval.
Sold
$555,000
243 Riverside Dr APT 304, New York, NY 10025
2beds
650sqft
Coop
Built in 1916
-- sqft lot
$551,800 Zestimate®
$854/sqft
$4,804 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 05, 2025 at 12:27pm
Listed by:
Charles Miller,
Corcoran
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1693105
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Laundry: Inside
Interior area
- Total structure area: 650
- Total interior livable area: 650 sqft
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park/Greenbelt, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Details
- Parcel number: 0188700011057054304
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Cooperative
- Property subtype: Coop
Condition
- Year built: 1916
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: New York
- Subdivision: Upper West Side
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,508 monthly
- Amenities included: Laundry, Elevator(s)
- Services included: Maintenance