$1,324,200
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The Cliff Dwelling

243 Riverside Drive, 905

Upper West Side, Manhattan | West 96th Street & West 97th Street

5 Rooms2 Beds2 BathsCo-op

$1,324,200
Maintenance$3,092

Listing Features

  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Corner Apartment
  • Entry Foyer
  • French Doors
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Home Office
  • Separate Dining Area
  • Split Bedrooms
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Wet Bar
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Open Kitchen
  • Second Kitchen
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Pedestal Sink
  • Soaking Tub

Outdoor space and views

  • Hudson River
  • Park Views
  • North Exposure
  • West Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Voice Intercom
  • Elevator
  • Laundry Room

Policies

  • No Pets

Property Description for 243 Riverside Drive, 905

ZEN LIVING ON RIVERSIDE DRIVE Enter and feel the serene beauty within this home and beyond. Ideally situated to capture endless panoramic views of the mighty Hudson River and bucolic Riverside Park below, this is a rare oasis in our vibrant city. Understated elegance and prewar scale live in harmony here, creating a tranquil, inviting home. Currently a split 2 bedroom, 2 bath with distinct living spaces allowing for a third bedroom if needed. The main living/dining room boasts over 300 sf and is adorned with gorgeous English Sycamore cabinetry, high beamed ceilings and a modern accent wall of Venetian plaster with a subtle light-catching inlay. This wall design repeats in the second living room which features a wet bar and 2 built-in workstations, all done in the same lovely English Sycamore cabinetry. French doors separate the primary bedroom and en suite bath with marble top vanity and classic subway tiles. The second bedroom has an integrated desk and additional floor to ceiling closets while the crisp, clean main bathroom also offers subway tiles, triple medicine cabinet and a glorious huge window. The kitchen is efficiently designed with ample English Sycamore cabinetry enhanced by a backsplash of frosted glass doors that conceal yet MORE storage beyond. Throughout are hardwood floors, pristinely skim-coated walls, radiator covers and 9 windows overlooking the Hudson River offering compete privacy…such a rare luxury in NYC! The Cliff Dwelling, built circa 1916 as a hotel, was designed by famed architect Herman Lee Meader with distinct Mayan and Aztec influences. Residents enjoy a live-in superintendent, full-time porter, central laundry and two elevators accessing entrances on Riverside Drive and 96th Street. This pet friendly building is ideally located across from Riverside Park and just a few of blocks from the 1/2/3 trains, M5/M96 buses, Whole Foods, West Side Market, Trader Joe's, a plethora of restaurants and retail as well as close proximity to Columbia University. This rare beauty has it all. Call us today for a private showing.

Listing History for 243 Riverside Drive, 905

Now
03/07/2024
Sold and Closed by Kelly Cole
Compass
2024

Building Details for 243 Riverside Drive

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1909
Financing Allowed80%
Floors/Apts12/45
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

96 St
0.19 miles
103 St
0.41 miles

Citi Bike

West End Ave & W 94 St
0.13 miles
W 95 St & Broadway
0.22 miles

Contact Agents

Contact Agents

Kelly Cole
Compass
Paul Cole
Compass

Upper West Side | Manhattan

Quick Profile

Bracketed on its east and west borders by massive city parks, the Upper West Side (UWS) is known for its greenery, stately and elegant townhomes, safe streets and great schools, all of which make it a very desirable neighborhood for families. The UWS has maintained its community feeling, making it attractive to young professionals and retirees, both of whom want a sense of belonging in the place they call home.

Here you’ll find many apartment buildings, especially those along Central Park West. Historic architecture abounds, anchored by four luxury co-ops - the San Remo, Majestic, Century and Eldorado apartments - all of which have two towers on their interiors. They were built in the 1930s and their design was predicated on a 1929 building code that imposed a height limit on residences facing the street. There are also impressive row houses near Riverside Drive throughout the W 70 and 80 Streets. Above the 90s, you will find smaller buildings where walk-ups are very reasonably priced.

There are several world-class museums and venues dedicated to the performing arts. Plentiful dining can be found in the UWS. You will find everything from quaint Jewish delis serving up bagels and a schmear to sophisticated fine dining that has earned multiple Michelin stars, and everything you could possibly want in between. There is also abundant shopping and a vibrant nightlife.

All information furnished regarding property for sale, rental or financing is from sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy thereof and same is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, rental or other conditions, prior sale, lease or financing or withdrawal without notice. All dimensions are approximate. For exact dimensions, you must hire your own architect or engineer.
OLR ID: 2028858