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The Paterno
440 Riverside Drive, 121
Morningside Heights, Manhattan | West 116th Street & West 119th Street
8 Rooms4 Beds2.5 BathsCo-op
$3,850,000
Maintenance$3,792
This property was sold for $3,850,000 on 02/06/20.
Listing Features
- BuiltIns
- Duplex
- Entry Foyer
- Family Room
- High Ceilings [9']
- Original Details
- Penthouse/Top Flr
- Track Lighting
- Washer / Dryer
- Arched Windows
- Oversized Windows
- Skylights
- Adjoining Pantry
- Dishwasher
- Gourmet Kitchen
- Microwave
- S Steel Appliances
- Walk Thru Kitchen
- Windowed Kitchen
- Powder Room
Outdoor space and views
- Hudson River
- North Exposure
- South Exposure
- West Exposure
Building Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Bike Storage
- Driveway
- Elevator
- Laundry Room
- Storage
Policies
- Pets Allowed
Property Description for 440 Riverside Drive, 121
Never before offered and never again possible to create, this home represents design and architectural gold atop the choice south-west corner of The Paterno - a most iconic Riverside Drive building.
The building's best apartment is originally 8 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths (expandable), near 10ft ceilings, gorgeous period details, magnificent wood doors and paneling, and with an enfilade suite of Library, Living Room and Formal Dining Room all with glorious Southern exposures. The 3 bedrooms on this level enjoy side and direct river views. The eat-in chef's kitchen has a built-in breakfast booth, a large pantry with washer/dryer, and an abundance of storage and counter space. Central air conditioning is permitted with board approval.
This marvelous space has been supremely enhanced by the addition of a huge rooftop penthouse with a massive skylight covering most of its immense floor area. The very special space can serve as studio, family room or even a master bedroom. Both levels of this magnificent duplex are flooded with light all day long. The open views south and west are equal to the best on Riverside Drive.
Capping this extraordinary home is direct access from the penthouse level to the building's spectacular furnished rooftop terrace. It is literally just steps away.
The Paterno, designed by renowned Morningside Height's architects Schwartz & Gross, has since 1910 soared above the northwest corner of 116th Street and Riverside Drive with its elegant facade sweeping around towards picturesque Claremont Avenue and the architectural masterpiece Columbia University campus. Its porte cochere remains an exquisite entrance after more than a hundred years. The cavernous marble lobby with stained glass ceiling is a monument to the elegance of a bygone era and its history as one of the premier apartment houses in the area
This well run and pet friendly, full service co-op features low maintenance, 24 hour doorman, live in super, bike room, storage and central laundry room. It is located in the heart of the flourishing Columbia University neighborhood, and on a particularly beautiful stretch of Riverside Park and architecturally outstanding buildings. The thriving area offers a multitude of superb living experiences and has unrivalled cultural and intellectual energy. There are numerous dining, shopping and entertainment venues as well as exciting new construction, excellent grade school options and multiple convenient transportation options.
This home is truly one of a kind.
The building's best apartment is originally 8 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths (expandable), near 10ft ceilings, gorgeous period details, magnificent wood doors and paneling, and with an enfilade suite of Library, Living Room and Formal Dining Room all with glorious Southern exposures. The 3 bedrooms on this level enjoy side and direct river views. The eat-in chef's kitchen has a built-in breakfast booth, a large pantry with washer/dryer, and an abundance of storage and counter space. Central air conditioning is permitted with board approval.
This marvelous space has been supremely enhanced by the addition of a huge rooftop penthouse with a massive skylight covering most of its immense floor area. The very special space can serve as studio, family room or even a master bedroom. Both levels of this magnificent duplex are flooded with light all day long. The open views south and west are equal to the best on Riverside Drive.
Capping this extraordinary home is direct access from the penthouse level to the building's spectacular furnished rooftop terrace. It is literally just steps away.
The Paterno, designed by renowned Morningside Height's architects Schwartz & Gross, has since 1910 soared above the northwest corner of 116th Street and Riverside Drive with its elegant facade sweeping around towards picturesque Claremont Avenue and the architectural masterpiece Columbia University campus. Its porte cochere remains an exquisite entrance after more than a hundred years. The cavernous marble lobby with stained glass ceiling is a monument to the elegance of a bygone era and its history as one of the premier apartment houses in the area
This well run and pet friendly, full service co-op features low maintenance, 24 hour doorman, live in super, bike room, storage and central laundry room. It is located in the heart of the flourishing Columbia University neighborhood, and on a particularly beautiful stretch of Riverside Park and architecturally outstanding buildings. The thriving area offers a multitude of superb living experiences and has unrivalled cultural and intellectual energy. There are numerous dining, shopping and entertainment venues as well as exciting new construction, excellent grade school options and multiple convenient transportation options.
This home is truly one of a kind.
Listing History for 440 Riverside Drive, 121
Now
02/07/2020
$3,850,000
Sold and Closed by James Perez
Brown Harris Stevens
2020
Building Details for 440 Riverside Drive
OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull-Time Doorman
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1910
Financing Allowed75%
Floors/Apts12/100
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
116 St-Columbia University
0.11 miles
Cathedral Pkwy (110 St)
0.35 miles
Citi Bike
W 116 St & Broadway
0.09 miles
W 120 St & Claremont Ave
0.17 miles
Morningside Heights | Manhattan
Quick Profile
Due to the large number of institutes of higher learning that are housed within its borders, most notably Columbia University, Morningside Heights has a very definite college-town vibe. It has been dubbed the “Academic Acropolis,” both for the large number of schools and for the fact that the neighborhood is built high atop the Manhattan schist bluffs that are the geological bedrock of NYC. From this vantage point, which is the highest point of land in all of Manhattan, you can take in stunning views of upper Manhattan and the Hudson River. Sunsets are especially breathtaking from Riverside Park.
Walk through Morningside Heights and you’ll see a diverse population, especially when the schools are in session. It has a generally quiet atmosphere, bounded by large green spaces, dotted with small cafes, specialty stores, and restaurants that offer all manner of international cuisine. There is a modest nightlife consisting of intimate bars and small musical venues, many of which are open to the wee hours of the morning, and frequented by students.
Housing is primarily pre-war buildings that have larger apartments and beautiful architecture clustered around Broadway. You can find affordable walk-ups in low-rise buildings on the side streets. Many of the residential buildings in the area actually are owned by Columbia University.
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OLR ID: 1851290
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