SOLD FOR $1,235,000
Listed at $1,290,000 · Sold 4.3% below asking · Closed March 30, 2026
5 Riverside Drive #12B
MLS® #RLS20061739
Listing by Sothebys International Realty
1
Bedroom
1
Bath
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1937
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Views: River, Water
- Exposure: West facing
- Style: Prewar architecture
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Description
Live well and sleep well in this classic prewar Art Deco apartment. No expense was spared renovating this deluxe one bedroom that has direct river views from every room, including the bathroom and kitchen. As you enter the apartment you are welcomed with an enormous dining foyer, set above the sunken living room. Open and expansive, the living room features giant tilt and turn picturesque windows, decorative antique marble fire place, custom designed walnut credenza with wine refrigerator, lutron lighting, through wall Fredric a/c that is housed within the custom cabinet with vents and quartz counter tops. Herring bone patterned floors and tall beamed ceilings round out the overall look throughout the apartment. The oversized primary bedroom will comfortably accommodate a king size bed, two night stands and still has enough space for a distinct lounge area, two closets were combined and have double wide doors with built-in maple dresser and cabinetry, brushed nickel hardware. The bedroom also features giant tilt and turn picturesque windows, and direct river views. The kitchen, also with direct river views, offers custom made cabinetry with lighting underneath, quartz counter-tops, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolfe oven, and Fisher Pikel drawer dishwasher. The spa-like bathroom also overlooks the Hudson River with direct views. Completely re-imagined by designer Walker Zanger, featuring a large shower that has sapphire clear glass shower door, rain shower head, 4 body sprays, hand-held shower wand, and complete marble shower stall and basket weave marble floors. Other amazing features, in no particular order; custom molding throughout, custom large solid doors, brushed nickel hardware, herringbone pattern oak floors, all walls were skim coated, electrical wiring upgraded, and all light switches are on dimmers, Five Riverside Drive, a classic art deco building designed by the team of Boak and Paris, sits at the corner of 73rd Street and Riverside Drive. The building additionally was recently redone, a Dorothy Draper-designed marble lobby and elevators. The 20-story building with 98 apartments includes sunken living rooms, dining galleries and decorative fireplaces. A cooperative since 1965, shareholders love the proximity to Riverside Park, and the wide vistas of the Hudson River, even as far as the George Washington Bridge. The building has round-the-clock service and a live-in superintendent, laundry, storage and a bike room. Kander and Ebb wrote the song Ring "Them Bells" for Liza Minnelli about Shirley Devore who lived at 5 RSD and traveled all around the world only to fall in love with the boy next door. Pet friendly. Directly across the street from Riverside Drive Park and the dog park. Trader Joe's and the express 2/3 and local 1 train two blocks away. Citarella and Fairway market a short distance, along with Lincoln Center, Julliard and many classic Upper West Side restaurants. Please note: Assessment at $900 a month for one year starting January 1st, 2026. Call/Email for a private appointment.
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About Upper West Side
View All Upper West Side ListingsThe 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
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
538
Median Asking Price
$1.77M
Median $/Sqft
$1,618
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
23
Price Reduced
28%
Sold (30 Days)
82
Median Sale Price
$1.68M
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5 Riverside Drive #12B, Upper West Side, New York County
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