41 Riverside Drive
Description
Interior: ~7,551 SF
Garden: ~251 SF
Lot Size: 30’ x 55’ (43’ built)
Five expansive levels plus basement offer exceptional volume, ceiling heights up to 12’3”, and beautifully proportioned rooms throughout....41 Riverside Drive is a rare, magnificent 30’ wide limestone mansion with a Flemish Revival facade overlooking the Hudson River and Riverside Park. A masterwork of Gilded Age architecture, it is fully renovated, meticulously restored, and modernized for contemporary luxury living. GRAND SCALE LIVING
Interior: ~7,551 SF
Garden: ~251 SF
Lot Size: 30’ x 55’ (43’ built)
Five expansive levels plus basement offer exceptional volume, ceiling heights up to 12’3”, and beautifully proportioned rooms throughout. An elevator adds to convenience. ARCHITECTURAL ELEGANCE
Original architectural details remain impeccably preserved, including:
- Spectacular stained-glass bay windows in the dining room
- Marble and oak parquet floors
- Rich oak and mahogany woodwork
- Limestone façade with carved ornamentation
- Clay-tiled mansard roof and dramatic stone dormer
- Eight gorgeous fireplaces
Every detail reflects craftsmanship rarely seen today. ENTRY FLOOR
Enter through historic double doors to the marbled foyer with period fireplace. To the right is a magnificent, broad oak staircase and to the left a chef’s eat-in kitchen with marble island, double sinks, vented Viking range, SubZero fridge, dishwasher, wine fridge, wood-burning fireplace, breakfast room and garden access. A windowed bathroom and laundry room are additional complements. A secondary entrance is equipped with a dog wash, perfect for the dog lover! PARLOR FLOOR
The parlor level offers a seamless flow between the elegant living room and formal dining room overlooking the Hudson River and Riverside Park. Highlights include:
- 12’3” ceilings
- 18h and 19th century Italian marble fireplaces
- Triple bay windows with river views
- Oak parquet floors
- Extraordinary original oak paneling and beamed ceilings
- Magnificent stained glass windows
- Powder room
- Secondary windowed kitchen with breakfast bar and Riverside Park and Hudson River views
3RD, 4TH & 5TH FLOORS: PRIVATE QUARTERS & FLEXIBILITY
Upper floors feature:
- A luxurious stone-clad primary suite with soaking tub, double sinks and stall shower
- Multiple (5+ additional) bedrooms with fireplaces and river views
- Study and sitting rooms on each level
- 3 bathrooms
- 4 fireplaces (of which 2 are wood-burning)
- Abundant closets and storage space
BASEMENT
The basement features a gym, two huge storage rooms, and mechanicals. MODERN INFRASTRUCTURE
Behind the historic walls lies an updated mechanical system:
- Copper plumbing
- Two 100-gallon hot water heaters
- Multi-zoned central air conditioning
- Double-glazed windows for security and sound insulation
- Security system
Only four owners have stewarded this extraordinary home, preserving its integrity while enhancing its comfort and performance. A COVETED RIVERSIDE ADDRESS
Set at one of the highest crests along Riverside Drive, 41 RSD delivers sunshine and sweeping Hudson River views. Across from family-friendly Riverside Park, this home offers the privacy of a mansion with the prestige of one of Manhattan’s most storied residential corridors. Designed in 1896 by acclaimed architect Clarence True, this 30’-wide mansion is one of the Upper West Side’s most distinguished private homes.
- Listed by Cathy Taub • Sothebys International RealtyP: (212)-606-7772 C: (917)-855-8466 cathy.taub@sothebys.realty
Property Details for 41 Riverside Drive
Property Details for 41 Riverside Drive
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS ID | RLS20074514 |
| Days on Market | 9 |
| Taxes | $5,395 / month |
| Maintenance | - |
| Min. Down Pymt | - |
| Total Rooms | 14.0 |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Single Family Townhouse |
| Year Built | 1901 |
| Lot Size | 1,188 SF / 30' x 56' |
| County | New York County |
Building
41 Riverside Dr
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Building Information for 41 Riverside Drive
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1Property Information for 41 Riverside Drive
- Subdivision Name: Upper West Side
- Stories Total: 5
- Exposures: East, West
- Garage Spaces: 0.0
- Tax Lot: 0048
- Tax Block: 01185
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Building Tax Lot: 0048
- Tax Abatement YN: false
- Garage: No
- Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://youtu.be/37W5zOGnFRw
- Building Area Total: 1293.44
- Building Area Units: SquareFeet
- Lot Size Dimensions: 30.08 ft x 55.83 ft
- Living Area Units: SquareFeet
- Building Features: Elevators
- Landmark Status YN: true
- Building Exterior Features: Garden
- Building Laundry Features: InUnit
- Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
- New Development: No
- Sponsor Unit: No
- Certificate Of Occupancy: No
- Current Use: Residential
- New Construction: No
- Structure Type: Townhouse
- Property Condition: Excellent
- Basement: Finished
- Exterior Features: Garden
- Spa: No
- Fireplace Features: Decorative, WoodBurning
- Fireplaces Total: 8
- Fireplace: Yes
- Furnished: Unfurnished
- Basement: Yes
- Laundry Features: InUnit
- ElevatorsTotal: 1
- Size Dimensions: 30.08 ft x 43 ft
- Number Of Units Total: 1
- Pets Allowed: UnitYes
- Delivered Vacant: Yes
- Attendance Type: None
Property History for 41 Riverside Drive
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Schools near 41 Riverside Drive
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | K to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 87 William Sherman PublicPK to 5 | ||
Ms 247 Dual Language Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Urban Assembly School for Green Careers Public9 to 12 | ||
The Anderson School PublicK to 8 |
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