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243 Riverside Drive #1401

Located at 243 Riverside Drive #1401 Upper West Side, All Upper West Side
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2 beds, 1.5 baths

Enjoy Riverside park views and amazing sunsets over the Hudson River. The moment you enter this exceptional apartment you are amazed by the views of the Hudson River. Bring your imagination to this prewar charmer 2 or convertible 3-bedroom penthouse filled with design possibilities.

Enjoy Riverside park views and amazing sunsets over the Hudson River. The moment you enter this exceptional apartment you are amazed by the views of the Hudson River. Bring your imagination to this prewar charmer 2 or convertible 3-bedroom penthouse filled with design possibilities. Character, high ceilings, west light and beautiful Riverside Park views make this loft-like prewar home a stand-out. Other features include open kitchen, hardwood floors, 3 skylights, beautiful marble fire place (not working). This penthouse apartment is Flooded with light and tranquility

The main entrance to the building is located on Riverside Drive between 96th and 97th Streets. There is a second entrance on West 96th Street. Convenient to transportation, West Side Highway and crosstown to the East Side. Enjoy the beauty of the Hudson River and all Riverside Park has to offer.

243 Riverside Drive, is an historically significant and architecturally unique building designed by Herman Lee Meader. The building which is known as The Cliff Dwellers Apartment and was erected in 1916 as an ode to the Wild West. It has 62 apartment and 5 units on floors 2-12 plus two penthouse units. It was converted to a cooperative in 1979. Some of the units have been combined. The coop allows 80% financing.

The building offers two elevators, a live-in super, full-time porter, and central laundry. Perfectly located along Riverside Drive and a few blocks away from the 1, 2 and 3 train station, Whole Foods, West Side Market, Trader Joe’s, Citi Bike, Equinox, SoulCycle, NY Sports Club, numerous restaurants, shops and Columbia University

Bring your measuring tape, imagination and take a look at this value opportunity.

Represents current apartment configuration, which may not conform to official legal documentation. Purchasers should consult with their legal or architectural professionals to determine legal use parameters.


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About the Building

243 Riverside Drive  New York, NY 10025

Co-op in Upper West Side

  • 47 Units
  • 12 Stories
  • 1916 Built

Sales listings: 36 previous
Rentals listings: 13 previous
Documents and Permits: 104 documents

Unit History

Nearby

Transportation

  • 1 2 3 at 96th St

    0.16 miles

  • 1 at 103rd St

    0.38 miles

  • 1 at 86th St

    0.5 miles

  • B C at 96th St

    0.59 miles

  • 1 at Cathedral Parkway-110th St

    0.68 miles

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Schools

District 03 - Schools zoned for this address:
P.S. 075 Emily Dickinson

(0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE)

Disclaimer: School attendance zone boundaries are not guaranteed to be accurate – they are provided by a third party and subject to change. Check with the applicable school district prior to making a decision based on these boundaries.