Overlooking the southern side of the building toward West 156th Street, the home receives excellent sunlight all day from its position near the corner of Riverside Drive. It even has a view of the Hudson River.
With contemporary finishes in the kitchen and bathroom, the home also enjoys lovely pre-War details, including high ceilings, hardwood parquet floors, and crown moldings.
The home is wonderful for entertaining, with a 23-foot-long living/dining room just off the foyer, which also connects to the home's office nook. A large walk-in entry closet sits off the foyer. The updated kitchen features Carrara marble countertops and backsplash, abundant custom cabinetry, and top-of-the-line appliances.
The enormous bedroom easily fits a king-size bed plus room for a sitting area or second desk. It has two large, connected walk-in closets.
Between the living/dining room and the bedroom is the alcove that perfectly houses a home office. The windowed bathroom features natural stone tiles and an Italian marble vanity, along with an oversized soaking tub, and great ventilation.
The Riviera is one of upper Riverside Drive's most coveted pre-War co-operatives. Built in 1911 by Rouse & Goldstone, this grand Beaux-Arts style masonry building is located at 790 Riverside Drive on the corner of West 157th Street, in the landmarked Audubon Park Historic District, known for its curving tree-lined streets and beautiful gated gardens.
The Riviera is a 13-story, full-service elevator building with a 24-hour doorperson, live-in resident manager, and a palatial lobby clad in marble and pre-war detail. The building's amenities include a laundry room, storage units, and bike storage.
Surrounded by the vibrant neighborhoods of Washington and Hamilton Heights, the building is proximate to the neighborhoods' beloved restaurants, shopping, cultural institutions (including the American Academy of Arts and Letters and Hispanic Society Museum & Library), and parks (including the Hudson River Greenway, Fort Washington Park, and Riverbank State Park).
The building is also proximate to New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, The City College of New York, Columbia University's new Manhattanville campus, as well as to all transportation, including the 1-Line subway station at 157th Street, the C-line subway station at 155th Street, and the M4, M5, and BX6 bus lines. It has quick auto access to the Henry Hudson Parkway, Harlem River Drive, and the Major Deegan Expressway.
Current assessment of $323.85/month through December 2025. The building is pet-friendly.
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.