790 Riverside Drive, Unit 1J
Description
This sprawling 1,500 SF two-bedroom, second floor home offers a luxurious, turn-key home for the discerning buyer. Circa 1910, with perfectly restored original details throughout, this spectacular designer home exudes warmth and texture throughout. Enter through a formal gallery to the grandeur of double-wide living room with original French doors leading to the formal dining room, ideally suited for entertaining.
A windowed Chef's kitchen with full complement of top-of-the-line...Old New York Splendor.
This sprawling 1,500 SF two-bedroom, second floor home offers a luxurious, turn-key home for the discerning buyer. Circa 1910, with perfectly restored original details throughout, this spectacular designer home exudes warmth and texture throughout. Enter through a formal gallery to the grandeur of double-wide living room with original French doors leading to the formal dining room, ideally suited for entertaining.
A windowed Chef's kitchen with full complement of top-of-the-line appliances, separate pantry and washer/dryer offer a space to cook and entertain with abundant storage throughout. A separate bedroom wing offers two large and light-filled bedrooms overlooking the Academy of Arts and Letters; lovely, quiet setting. A recently renovated, windowed bath features a deep soaking tub/shower and porcelain subway tiles. There is a current monthly assessment of $654.14
Pre-war details include pristine oak paneling, crown molding, high ceilings and ebony stained hardwood floors throughout. Located in the vibrant neighborhood of Washington Heights in the landmarked Audubon Park Historic District, this magnificent apartment is located on a bucolic street, steps to the Hudson River and Riverside Park. 20 minutes to midtown via the 1 train, located just one block away. The Riviera is a premier Beaux-Arts coop with full-time doorman and live-in super. Your sophisticated home awaits.
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Property Details for 790 Riverside Drive, Unit 1J
Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- City Views
- Elevator
- Laundry in Building
- Dishwasher
- Northern Exposure
- Eastern Exposure
- Video Security
- Bike Room
- Private Storage For Rent
- Common Storage
- Landmark Views
- Unfurnished
- Highrise
Property Details for 790 Riverside Drive, Unit 1J
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 105 |
| Pet Policy | Allowed |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $2,494 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 20% |
| Total Rooms | 6.0 |
| Property Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | Co-op |
| Year Built | 1911 |
| County | New York County |
Building
The Riviera
Location
Building Information for 790 Riverside Drive, Unit 1J
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1Property Information for 790 Riverside Drive, Unit 1J
- Subdivision Name: Washington Heights
- Stories Total: 13
- Exposures: East, North
- Tax Lot: 0071
- Tax Block: 02134
- Flip Tax Type: Percent
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Flip Tax: $3
- Building Tax Lot: 0071
- Tax Abatement YN: false
- Garage: No
- Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
- Living Area: 1500.0
- Building Area Total: 326008.0
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Lot Size Dimensions: 234.75 x 185.0
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Building Name: The Riviera
- Building Features: Elevators
- Building Laundry Features: CommonArea, OnCommonFloor
- Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
- New Development: No
- Sponsor Unit: No
- Certificate Of Occupancy: No
- Common Interest: Stock Cooperative
- Number Of Shares: 622
- New Construction: No
- Structure Type: MultiFamily
- Property Condition: Excellent
- Entry Level: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher
- Fireplace: No
- Furnished: Unfurnished
- Laundry Features: LaundryRoom, OnCommonFloor
- ElevatorsTotal: 1
- Number Of Units Total: 202
- Pets Allowed: UnitYes
- Attendance Type: DoormanYes, DoormanFullTime
Property History for 790 Riverside Drive, Unit 1J
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/07/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $950,000 |
| 07/06/2026 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 04/01/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $950,000 |
| 08/30/2024 | $995,000 | |
| 10/17/2022 | $1,095,000 | |
| 08/29/2014 | $905,000 | |
| 08/29/2014 | $905,000 +17.9% / yr | |
| 05/19/2014 | $905,000 | |
| 06/20/2013 | $899,000 | |
| 03/20/2013 | $899,000 | |
| 09/17/2009 | Sold RealPlus #8edb6edc48de1b5041e668bc4e49963d60b1b7f4 | $400,000 |
| 09/16/2009 | Contract Signed RealPlus #8edb6edc48de1b5041e668bc4e49963d60b1b7f4 | $575,000 |
| 09/16/2009 | $400,000 | |
| 09/16/2009 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #8edb6edc48de1b5041e668bc4e49963d60b1b7f4 | $575,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 790 Riverside Drive, Unit 1J
Schools near 790 Riverside Drive, Unit 1J
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 28 Wright Brothers PublicPK to 5 | ||
Ms 319 Marie Teresa Public6 to 8 | ||
Community Health Academy of the Heights Public6 to 12 | ||
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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