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SOLD FOR $735,000

· Closed January 7, 2023

285 Riverside Drive #5-E
Closed For Sale Co-op

$735,000

285 Riverside Drive #5-E

Upper West Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10835330

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1928

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1928
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,027/mo
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 5 of 15

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: South,West facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1928)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 5 of 15
Exposure South,West
Pets Yes
Cross Street West 100th Street/West 101st Street
Year Built 1928
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 1889/36

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Sep 27, 2022 $735,000 -
Price Reduced Jan 7, 2023 $750,000 +2.0%

Description

Move-In Condition, classic Candela-designed Pre-War 1 bedroom, 1 bath home on Riverside Park. This lovingly restored, renovated and well-looked-after co-op has spacious rooms with custom closets, bookcases, and cabinets. The welcoming living room is well proportioned with a dining area that easily seats 8. The eat-in kitchen has a washer, dryer, dishwasher, a Liebherr fridge, Saltillo hand-made tile floor, and marble counters. The bathroom is windowed with a Toto toilet, and marble tiles throughout. The sink and vanity are glass, there are glass doors to a stall shower with marble mosaic tiles and a bench and a built-in shelf. The vanity drawer has an electric outlet and there is a ceiling fan/light fixture 285 Riverside Drive has a full-time doorman and a live-in super. The basement has a lovely laundry room, storage lockers (waitlist), and bike storage. Pets are welcome. Co-purchasing, guarantors, and pied-a-terre ownership are allowed (with Board approval). The buyer pays the 2% flip tax; up to 67% financing. Cafe du Soleil, The Ellington, the famous Sal and Carmine's pizza, and Absolute Bagels are all nearby. Easy access to multiple bus and subway lines. Whole Foods, the 97th street greenmarket, and Trader Joe's are local.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck

Appliances

Dryer Washer

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,027/mo
Sale Price $735,000
Previous Price $750,000

The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Set between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides direct access to green space within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a popular culinary scene. The real estate landscape is famous for its historic brownstones and iconic 'white-glove' apartment buildings along Central Park West and Riverside Drive.

Upper West Side Live Market Data

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Active Listings

581

Median Asking Price

$1.70M

Median $/Sqft

$1,479

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

27

Price Reduced

27%

Sold (30 Days)

81

Median Sale Price

$1.86M

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Location

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285 Riverside Drive #5-E, Upper West Side, New York County • Near West 100th Street/West 101st Street

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1926
Year Built
100 years old
15
Floors
86
Residential Units
R8
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments Historic District: Riverside-West End Historic District Extension II

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $11,146,950
Land Value: $900,000
Exemptions: $135,767

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 13,517 SF
Building Area: 159,770 SF
Built FAR: 11.82
Allowed FAR: 6.02

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed monthly maintenance are $1,027 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1928, making it approximately 98 years old.

This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or mcoste@kwnyc.com. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10835330
First Listed: 9/27/2022
Price Changed: 1/7/2023
Closed: 1/7/2023
Contract Date: 9/27/2022

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Kathleen Klech

Listing Contact: (917) 657-0332

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