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285 Riverside Drive, 2-C
Upper West Side, Manhattan | West 100th Street & West 101st Street
6 Rooms2 Beds3 BathsCo-op
$1,700,000
Maintenance$3,314
This property was sold for $1,700,000 on 07/15/25.
Listing Features
- Coffered Ceilings
- Entry Foyer
- Galley Kitchen
- Walk-in Closet
- Washer / Dryer
- Adjoining Pantry
- Dishwasher
- Windowed Kitchen
- En Suite Bathroom
Outdoor space and views
- East Exposure
- North Exposure
Building Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Bike Storage
- Elevator
- Laundry Room
- Renovated Lobby
- Roof Deck
- Storage
Policies
- Pets Allowed
Property Description for 285 Riverside Drive, 2-C
This elegant and spacious home offers a blank canvas in an iconic Upper West Side pre-war building on Riverside Drive, designed in 1926 by Rosario Candela, one of New York's most celebrated residential architects. Nestled on a beautiful and peaceful street next to Riverside Park, this quiet and sprawling classic six-room apartment boasts an enviable layout and side park views.
After entering the foyer, you will be amazed by the 23 foot long gallery -a magnificent space to showcase an art collection and host great parties. The large primary and secondary bedrooms each feature two walk-in closets and ensuite original white-tiled bathrooms that maintain their classic charm, with opportunities to elevate them to contemporary luxury. These bedrooms are spacious enough for king-size beds, while the third, smaller bedroom (traditionally a staff room) is ideal as a private home office or guest retreat.
The expansive living room and formal dining room span approximately 43 feet, providing a grand setting for entertaining with multiple seating areas. The charming butler's pantry leads to a spacious, windowed kitchen that is well-appointed and ready for use, while also offering the perfect canvas for personalization to match your unique style.
This home boasts fantastic storage, large windows, and hardwood floors throughout, blending timeless elegance with modern possibilities.
Enjoy life in this historic and vibrant Upper West Side neighborhood, with Riverside Park at your doorstep, exceptional dining and shopping, and easy access to major transportation, including the 1, 2, 3 subways and the M104, M11, and M96 bus lines.
The building's intricately designed wrought iron doors open to a stunning lobby with ornately sculpted coffered ceilings, marble floors, and stained-glass windows, evoking the grandeur of a bygone era. This long-established cooperative offers a 24-hour attended lobby, live-in superintendent, porters, and bike storage. Residents enjoy a pet-friendly community, and subject to board approval, the building permits in-unit laundry, co-purchasing, guarantors, and pied-a-terre ownership. A 2% flip tax is to be paid by the purchaser, and financing up to 66.67% is permitted.
This exceptional home is easily shown by appointment.
After entering the foyer, you will be amazed by the 23 foot long gallery -a magnificent space to showcase an art collection and host great parties. The large primary and secondary bedrooms each feature two walk-in closets and ensuite original white-tiled bathrooms that maintain their classic charm, with opportunities to elevate them to contemporary luxury. These bedrooms are spacious enough for king-size beds, while the third, smaller bedroom (traditionally a staff room) is ideal as a private home office or guest retreat.
The expansive living room and formal dining room span approximately 43 feet, providing a grand setting for entertaining with multiple seating areas. The charming butler's pantry leads to a spacious, windowed kitchen that is well-appointed and ready for use, while also offering the perfect canvas for personalization to match your unique style.
This home boasts fantastic storage, large windows, and hardwood floors throughout, blending timeless elegance with modern possibilities.
Enjoy life in this historic and vibrant Upper West Side neighborhood, with Riverside Park at your doorstep, exceptional dining and shopping, and easy access to major transportation, including the 1, 2, 3 subways and the M104, M11, and M96 bus lines.
The building's intricately designed wrought iron doors open to a stunning lobby with ornately sculpted coffered ceilings, marble floors, and stained-glass windows, evoking the grandeur of a bygone era. This long-established cooperative offers a 24-hour attended lobby, live-in superintendent, porters, and bike storage. Residents enjoy a pet-friendly community, and subject to board approval, the building permits in-unit laundry, co-purchasing, guarantors, and pied-a-terre ownership. A 2% flip tax is to be paid by the purchaser, and financing up to 66.67% is permitted.
This exceptional home is easily shown by appointment.
Listing History for 285 Riverside Drive, 2-C
Now
07/17/2025
$1,700,000
Sold and Closed by Dean R. Feldman
Brown Harris Stevens
03/25/2025
Contract Signed by Dean R. Feldman
Brown Harris Stevens
Building Details for 285 Riverside Drive
OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull-Time Doorman
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1928
Financing Allowed65%
Floors/Apts15/87
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
103 St
0.23 miles
96 St
0.34 miles
Cathedral Pkwy (110 St)
0.47 miles
Citi Bike
W 100 St & Broadway
0.15 miles
Riverside Dr & W 104 St
0.19 miles
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.
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OLR ID: 2118718
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