Building
River Watch
70 Battery Pl, Manhattan, NY 10280

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River Watch is a rental building located at 70 Battery Pl in Manhattan. It was built in 1998. The structure rises 9 stories and contains 209 units.


Located in the Battery Park City, River Watch provides a professional service level featuring full-service building. Residents enjoy a suite of amenities including bike room, common roof deck and concierge, among others. Pets are welcome in this pet-friendly community.

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Building
River Watch
70 Battery Pl, Manhattan, NY 10280

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Building Amenities

Bike Room
Common Roof Deck
Concierge
Elevator
Gym
Laundry in Building
Post-war

Building Policies

General Policies
Pet Policy: Pets Allowed
Policies are subject to change at the discretion of building management and may not apply to renters.

Building Facts

Building Overview
Property Type: Rental
Building Size: Midrise
Access: Elevator
Service Level: -
Year Built: 1998
Building Era: Post-war
Building Class: D8
Architect: Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates
Owner: Clipper Equity LLC,THE VISIONAIRE CONDOM
Size & Dimensions
Units: 209
Stories: 9
Building Sq. Ft.: 508,458 Sq. Ft.
Lot Sq. Ft.: 35,352 Sq. Ft.
Building Width: 200 Ft.
Building Depth: 198 Ft.
Lot Width: 198 Ft.
Lot Depth: 200 Ft.
Buildings on Lot: 1
Zoning & Use
Zoning Districts: BPC
Land Use Category: RM
Residential Units: 245
Total Units: 209
Residential Area(SF): 337,470 Sq. Ft.
Commercial Area(SF): 70,281 Sq. Ft.
Location Details
Street Address: 70 Battery Pl
Zip Code: 10280
Building Name: River Watch
Complex Name: -
Neighborhood: Battery Park City
City: Manhattan
State: NY
Districts
Community District: 101
City Council: 1
Police Precinct: 1
Fire Department: E010
School District: 02

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Schools

SchoolTypeGradesDistanceRating
Battery Park City SchoolPublicPK-80.1 mi
8
P.S. 94PublicK-120.1 mi
NR
P.S. 150PublicPK-50.2 mi
8
The Lang SchoolPrivate2-120.3 mi
NR

Battery Park City School

PK-8, 0.1 mi, Public

8

P.S. 94

K-12, 0.1 mi, Public

NR

P.S. 150

PK-5, 0.2 mi, Public

8

The Lang School

2-12, 0.3 mi, Private

NR

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Battery Park City
A quiet haven in downtown Manhattan. This serene 92-acre planned community on the southernmost tip of Manhattan is replete with lush greenery, scenic views of the Hudson, and idyllic spots for quiet reflection. Battery Park City is a well-deserved break from the hustle and bustle of downtown NYC.
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More information about 70 Battery Pl, Manhattan, NY 10280

As a benchmark, a home at 70 Battery Place, Unit CU B recently sold for $3,000,000. This building sits amid Battery Park City, Downtown Manhattan, Financial District, TriBeCa and Fulton-Seaport, intersecting ZIP codes 10004, 10006, 10281, 10007 and 10282 — and directly borders Manhattan, New York, Jersey City, Brooklyn and Hoboken. For added insight, see how this compares to average rental rates in Manhattan. *All numbers are for indication only and are not guaranteed.

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Updated as of Apr 1, 2026.