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SOLD FOR $1,980,000

· Closed October 15, 2025

285 RIVERSIDE Drive #4A
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,980,000

$900 per sq ft

285 RIVERSIDE Drive #4A

Upper West Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS20020342

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

4

Bedrooms

3

Baths

2,200

Sq. Ft.

1926

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Living Area 2,200 sq ft
Year Built 1926
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $4,498/mo
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 4 of 15

Property Highlights

  • Views: Park Greenbelt, River
  • Climate Control: Other
  • Character: Pre-war building (1926)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 7
Baths 3 Full
Floor 4 of 15
View Park Greenbelt, River
Cooling Other
Pets Yes
Year Built 1926
Living Area 2,200 sq ft
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Block/Lot 01889/0036

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Apr 30, 2025 $2,200,000 -
Currently Apr 26, 2026 $1,980,000 -10.0%

Description

TAKE ME TO THE RIVER
A trifecta of space, light and views are ready for you and your architect to create the perfect UWS home. This desirable 2200 sf A line has direct views of Riverside Park and the Hudson River, an original 7 room floor plan with huge living and dining rooms, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, a separate kitchen, 10 closets, 3 exposures and 11 windows. The home for 63 years of concert pianist Joan Rowland, the 15" x 25" living room held two grand pianos with room for recitals and holiday gatherings of 60 for carol singing. A distinctive Rosario Candela building, 285 RSD has a magnificent entrance and lobby attended around the clock, a resident superintendent and porters. There is bike storage and shareholders enjoy a pet-friendly community , in-unit laundry, co-purchasing, guarantors, and pied-a-terre ownership all subject to board approval. The purchaser will pay a 2% flip tax and financing up to 66.67% is allowed. CONTRACT SIGNED 7.2.25.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Other

Exterior Features

None

Building Amenities

Elevators

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 86
Stories 15
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Maintenance $4,498/mo
Original Price $2,200,000
Sale Price $1,980,000
Previous Price $2,200,000

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

585

Median Asking Price

$1.70M

Median $/Sqft

$1,456

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

23

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

69

Median Sale Price

$1.85M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/26/26, 5:13 AM EST

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Location

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285 RIVERSIDE Drive #4A, Upper West Side, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan

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 $4,498 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.

The listed interior living area is 2,200 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1926, making it approximately 100 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: Allowed,Building Pets Allowed Comments:Allowed. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

At the current list price of $1,980,000 for 2,200 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $900. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.

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: RLS20020342
First Listed: 4/30/2025
On Market: 4/30/2025
Price Changed: 10/17/2025
Closed: 10/15/2025
Contract Date: 4/30/2025

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Joan Goldberg

Listing Contact: (212) 452-4471

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