$1,515,000
Updated 2 years ago
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The Grinnell

800 Riverside Drive, 8-H

Washington Heights, Manhattan | West 157th Street & West 158th Street

6 Rooms3 Beds1.5 Baths2,000 Square FeetCo-op

$1,515,000
Maintenance$1,637
Price Per SF
$758

This property was sold for $1,515,000 on 07/15/24.

Listing Features

  • Architectural Dtls
  • Crown Moldings
  • Entry Foyer
  • French Doors
  • Galley Kitchen
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings [10']
  • Home Office
  • Penthouse/Top Flr
  • Wainscoting
  • Oversized Windows
  • Adjoining Pantry
  • Convection Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Service Entrance
  • Walk Thru Kitchen
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Powder Room

Outdoor space and views

  • City Views
  • Hudson River

Building Amenities

  • Part-Time Doorman
  • Bike Storage
  • Courtyard
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Facility
  • Laundry Room
  • Roof Deck
  • Storage

Policies

  • Pets Allowed

Property Description for 800 Riverside Drive, 8-H

“I Can See for Miles and Miles” Rare opportunity to own a majestic top-floor 3-Bed/1.5-Bath home in The Grinnell HDFC co-op. This classic pre-war apartment is perched over the Audubon Park Historic District of southern Washington Heights. The stunning “great room” is over 23’ long with an original decorative fireplace. Enjoy breathtaking Hudson views from the oversized windows, allowing an abundance of natural light to flood the rooms. Sunsets are spectacular! As you step inside, you will be greeted by exquisite architectural elements, including crown and decorative mouldings, adding a touch of elegance to the space. The high ceilings create an open and airy atmosphere throughout. The hardwood floors add warmth and charm to the home, complementing the overall aesthetic. Additional rooms include a formal dining room, a large foyer, and optional home office, providing versatility and functionality to suit your needs. The spacious windowed kitchen has the original 1910 glass-fronted cabinetry. A butler’s pantry provides abundant storage in a service hall leading to the resplendent dining room with its’ original wainscotting. Lots of light from the open courtyard with original decorative brickwork; cross breezes into the Great Room. You’ll likely want to do some kitchen and bath upgrades to fulfill your dreams. You can install a washer/dryer. The Grinnell stands out at twice the value of comparable sized pre-war apartments downtown. Exceptionally low maintenance makes your monthly investment affordable. Apartment: original classic details crown moldings deep baseboards hardwood floors, inlaid borders french doors capacious closets leaded glass transoms 10-foot ceilings only 1 flight up to a splendid roof deck with 360 views of the cityscape and Hudson. washer/dryer permitted approx. 2,000 sf Building Amenities: 24/7 On-site staff, 18-hour attended entry resident superintendent bicycle room (free) gym (extra) storage units (extra) central laundry (W/D allowed in apt.) spacious roof-deck with spectacular Hudson, GWB and city views pet friendly Solar panels provide ConEd electric discount A-94 Building Energy Efficiency Rating The Grinnell is a professionally managed HDFC co-op with a very dedicated Board, focused on keeping maintenance affordable. High income restrictions apply, contact us for further information. Homes in The Grinnell are of dramatic scale and masterful design by architects Schwartz & Gross, who gave their creation a Mediterranean-style facade with a porte-cochere entryway to an interior courtyard that welcomes you to beautifully restored East and West winged lobbies. Neighborhood Audubon Park is ideally suited for today’s varied lifestyles and neighborly values. Stroll along winding streets and grand pre-war, Beaux-Arts buildings to Riverside Park and the Hudson River Greenway. Swim, sport, play at Riverbank State Park, shop at Super Foodtown, or dine at one of the new coffee shops and restaurants along Broadway. You’ll be ideally situated between Columbia University’s burgeoning Manhattanville campus and world-class NY Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. Engage in early Americana at the Morris-Jumel Mansion, Hamilton Grange Museum, Trinity Cemetery, and various Audubon sites. “The vast majority of the buildings within the Audubon Historic District are highly intact, retaining the vibrant architectural details and character that attracted residents to the area a century ago. The curving streets and dramatic vistas that result from the hilly topography continue to define the neighborhood as a distinctive enclave of apartment buildings with a powerful sense of place. Elaborate cornices are generally of pressed metal and sometimes incorporate green Mission-style tile, such as the Renaissance Revival style Grinnell” (Report: New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission 5/12/09). The area around 800 Riverside Drive is by far a walker’s and biker's paradise. With all services and amenities nearby, you really don’t need a car to run your errands. First-class transit svces. Transportation #1 train (157th /B’way), C train (155th /St Nicholas), and M4, M5 and BX6 buses at Broadway. Quick auto access at 158th to the West Side Hwy., the GW Bridge, and across 155th Street to Yankee Stadium, FDR Drive and the Major Deegan Expwy. Some photos are virtually retouched... View our local tour video...(click Virtual Tour tab #2) "WELCOME TO WASHINGTON HEIGHTS" See NY Post article about Grinnell... https://bit.ly/3EUDFxe Schedule a viewing today and experience the luxury and comfort that "The Dakota of the North" has to offer.

Listing History for 800 Riverside Drive, 8-H

Now
07/15/2024
$1,515,000
Sold and Closed by Bruce Robertson
Compass
03/21/2024
Contract Signed by Bruce Robertson
Compass

Building Details for 800 Riverside Drive

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeLow-Rise
Service LevelPart-Time Doorman
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1911
Financing Allowed80%
Floors/Apts9/83
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

157 St
0.11 miles
163 St-Amsterdam Av
0.36 miles
155 St
0.4 miles

Citi Bike

Broadway & W 157 St
0.1 miles
Riverside Dr E & W 155 St
0.1 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: 2006932