$486,500
Updated 7 years ago
Off Market

The Riviera

790 Riverside Drive, 8-T

Washington Heights, Manhattan | West 156th Street & West 157th Street

3 Rooms1 Bed1 BathCo-op

$486,500
Maintenance$764

Listing Features

  • BuiltIns
  • Corner Apartment
  • Crown Moldings
  • High Ceilings [9.7']
  • Original Details
  • Wall Mounted TV
  • Dishwasher
  • Open Kitchen
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • Pedestal Sink

Building Amenities

  • Full Service
  • Bike Storage
  • Elevator
  • Laundry Room
  • Renovated Lobby
  • Storage
  • Valet Service
  • Wheelchair Access
  • WiFi

Policies

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 790 Riverside Drive, 8-T

Combining stunning prewar details, uptown spaciousness and fantastic views, this beautifully renovated one-bedroom, one-bathroom home is a not-to-be-missed treasure in a revered Washington Heights cooperative.


Abundant southern and western exposures bathe this expansive home with golden light and breathtaking river views while nearly 10-foot-tall ceilings, handsome millwork and hardwood floors nod to the grandeur of a bygone era. Arrive in the large living room to find plenty of space for sitting and dining areas. Ahead, the smartly updated kitchen features tons of contemporary cabinetry, fine stone and premium stainless steel appliances. There's room for a king-size bed in the bedroom, and the black-and-white bathroom is classic New York with gleaming subway tiles and updated fixtures. Set within the Audubon Park Historic District, The Riviera is striking Renaissance Revival brick and limestone building completed in 1911. By far the largest and most expensive apartment house at the time, 790 Riverside earned accolades for its magnificent location, architecture and amenities. Today's Riviera residents enjoy majestic original details, including a marble lobby with stained glass windows and hand-painted coffered ceilings, plus full-time doorman service, live-in superintendent, laundry and bike room.


In this serene historic enclave, you're surrounded by wonderful riverfront outdoor space and epic sunset views. Great local shopping and dining line the surrounding blocks, and New York-Presbyterian, Columbia University and the City College of New York are easily accessible. Transportation is excellent with 1 and C trains and the Henry Hudson Parkway all within reach.

Listing History for 790 Riverside Drive, 8-T

Now
12/17/2019
POM by Thomas Hollingsworth
Compass
10/30/2019
$486,500 [-$11,500] [2.3%]
Price Drop by Thomas Hollingsworth
Compass

Building Details for 790 Riverside Drive

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull Service
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1910
Financing Allowed80%
Floors/Apts12/202
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

157 St
0.14 miles
163 St-Amsterdam Av
0.41 miles
155 St
0.42 miles

Citi Bike

Riverside Dr E & W 155 St
0.06 miles
Broadway & W 157 St
0.13 miles

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Washington Heights | Manhattan

Quick Profile

Washington Heights, a hilly neighborhood on Manhattan’s northern tip known for its affordable apartments, preserved pre-war buildings, and Dominican food. Some would argue that it's a hidden gem and one of Manhattan's last neighborhoods that has retained its culture. The large swath of land is bordered by Inwood to the north along Dyckman Street, by Harlem to the South along 155th Street, by the Harlem River to the east, and the Hudson River to the West. It is the highest natural point on the Island of Manhattan. 

Despite its high residential density, Washington Heights and Inwood have not seen modern housing construction in more than a decade other than relatively small housing units. Midtown Manhattan, Battery Park, TriBeCa, Chelsea, and Hell’s Kitchen, on the other hand, have seen an increase in building. Most of the high rise construction belongs to hospitals such as New York Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center, and educational institutions like Yeshiva University and Boricua College. 

Washington Heights has access to amazing green spaces like The Cloisters, Fort Washington Park, Highbridge Park and Fort Tryon Park. There is no shortage of historical landmarks either. Remember General George Washington set up his camp in Washington Heights during the Revolutionary War. He used the elevated neighborhood to his tactical advantage to spot the Redcoats. As history would have it, his plan didn’t work out so well and the British occupied New York for seven years.  

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OLR ID: 1825016