Updated 2 months ago
Off Market
Morgan Studios
552 Riverside Drive, 1-A
Morningside Heights, Manhattan | West 125th Street & Tiemann Place
3.5 Rooms1 Bed1 BathCo-op
$550,000
Maintenance$1,334
Listing Features
- Abundant Closets
- Dining Alcove
- Galley Kitchen
- High Ceilings [9.2']
- Original Details
- New Windows
- Oversized Windows
- Dishwasher
- Eat-in Kitchen
- S Steel Appliances
- Windowed Kitchen
Outdoor space and views
- Riverside Park
- East Exposure
- West Exposure
Building Amenities
- Voice Intercom
- Bike Storage
- Courtyard
- Elevator
- Grilling Stations
- Laundry Room
- Playground
- Playroom
- Renovated Lobby
- Resident Lounge
- Roof Deck
- Storage
Policies
- Pets Allowed. Case by Case
- Pieds A Terre Ok
Property Description for 552 Riverside Drive, 1-A
552 Riverside Drive 1A offers a rare combination of light, park views, and prewar charm--plus a spectacular building roof deck with sweeping Hudson River views!
Located directly across from Riverside Park, with nothing but greenery beyond your windows, this beautiful one-bedroom offers a rare sense of openness and calm. Well above street level, with added separation from the street, the apartment enjoys both an unexpectedly private feel and a unique connection to the landscape outside.
A welcoming entry hall sets the tone, offering a great space for artwork. Along the hall you'll find two generous closets (one customized) plus your video intercom. The windowed bathroom is also off the hall and features crisp white tiles and modern updates throughout. At the end of the hall, a flexible nook provides space for a work/study area or additional storage.
The living room is filled with light, with two windows facing the park, both framed by restored original wood trim. High ceilings, hardwood floors, and built-in shelving add warmth and character.
The eat-in kitchen features newer stainless appliances by GE, including a dishwasher and gas stove. An oversized window looks onto the interior courtyard garden, with a large sill that's the perfect spot for herbs and plants.
The bedroom is generously sized, also with park views, and offers plenty of room for bedroom furniture and a workspace. A third large closet is just outside the bedroom.
The neighborhood:
Perfectly positioned between the energy of Harlem and the classic charm of the Upper West Side, Morningside Heights offers a unique blend of culture, architecture, academics, and green space that continues to attract buyers seeking both character and convenience. Centered around iconic institutions like Columbia University and bordered by Riverside Park and Morningside Park, the neighborhood combines the intellectual and historic feel of the Upper West Side with Harlem's celebrated dining, arts, and cultural scene. Residents enjoy beautiful prewar architecture, excellent transportation, beloved local cafés and restaurants, farmers markets, and easy access to some of Manhattan's most scenic waterfront and park spaces. For buyers looking to experience the best of the Upper West Side and Harlem in one connected, vibrant community, Morningside Heights has become one of Manhattan's most compelling residential neighborhoods.
Building Features:
Located directly across from Riverside Park, with nothing but greenery beyond your windows, this beautiful one-bedroom offers a rare sense of openness and calm. Well above street level, with added separation from the street, the apartment enjoys both an unexpectedly private feel and a unique connection to the landscape outside.
A welcoming entry hall sets the tone, offering a great space for artwork. Along the hall you'll find two generous closets (one customized) plus your video intercom. The windowed bathroom is also off the hall and features crisp white tiles and modern updates throughout. At the end of the hall, a flexible nook provides space for a work/study area or additional storage.
The living room is filled with light, with two windows facing the park, both framed by restored original wood trim. High ceilings, hardwood floors, and built-in shelving add warmth and character.
The eat-in kitchen features newer stainless appliances by GE, including a dishwasher and gas stove. An oversized window looks onto the interior courtyard garden, with a large sill that's the perfect spot for herbs and plants.
The bedroom is generously sized, also with park views, and offers plenty of room for bedroom furniture and a workspace. A third large closet is just outside the bedroom.
The neighborhood:
Perfectly positioned between the energy of Harlem and the classic charm of the Upper West Side, Morningside Heights offers a unique blend of culture, architecture, academics, and green space that continues to attract buyers seeking both character and convenience. Centered around iconic institutions like Columbia University and bordered by Riverside Park and Morningside Park, the neighborhood combines the intellectual and historic feel of the Upper West Side with Harlem's celebrated dining, arts, and cultural scene. Residents enjoy beautiful prewar architecture, excellent transportation, beloved local cafés and restaurants, farmers markets, and easy access to some of Manhattan's most scenic waterfront and park spaces. For buyers looking to experience the best of the Upper West Side and Harlem in one connected, vibrant community, Morningside Heights has become one of Manhattan's most compelling residential neighborhoods.
Building Features:
- Pet-friendly prewar co-op
- Roof deck with river/park views, seating and a communal garden
- Flexible board (supports a variety of purchase scenarios)
- Live-in superintendent
- Video intercom
- Sound-insulated windows with screens
- Laundry, gym, bike room, workshop
- Community room + lending library
- Free storage space for each unit
- Across from Riverside Park
- Around the corner from the 125th Street 1 train
- One block from Columbia's Manhattanville campus
- Surrounded by shopping and dining
Listing History for 552 Riverside Drive, 1-A
Now
08/26/2026
TOM by Pamela Wilkie
Corcoran
05/26/2026
$550,000 [-$25,000] [4.3%]
Price Drop by Pamela Wilkie
Corcoran
Building Details for 552 Riverside Drive
OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeLow-Rise
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1908
Financing Allowed80%
Floors/Apts6/64
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
125 St
0.11 miles
Citi Bike
12 Ave & W 125 St
0.14 miles
Broadway & Moylan Pl
0.15 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: 1044828
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