790 Riverside Drive, Unit 5B
Description
Classic 7-Room Prewar Home at the coveted Riviera Cooperative. Gracious living awaits you in this wonderful, versatile flex-4 bedroom, 2 bathroom prewar co-op apartment. The Riviera is ideally located in the distinctive Audubon Park Historic District of Lower Washington Heights, desirable for the discerning resident who wants the best of New York in an architecturally appealing full-service building in Upper Manhattan.
Residence 5B is a shining example of a beautifully laid...RARE. REFINED. RIVIERA.
Classic 7-Room Prewar Home at the coveted Riviera Cooperative. Gracious living awaits you in this wonderful, versatile flex-4 bedroom, 2 bathroom prewar co-op apartment. The Riviera is ideally located in the distinctive Audubon Park Historic District of Lower Washington Heights, desirable for the discerning resident who wants the best of New York in an architecturally appealing full-service building in Upper Manhattan.
Residence 5B is a shining example of a beautifully laid out, sprawling home enriched by original prewar details, hardwood floors, double exposures to west and north, and generous living/entertaining space. The flexible floorplan affords you a variety of uses for the space depending on your needs. Greeting your entry is an inviting gallery, to the left of which sits a renovated windowed kitchen where you can find culinary inspiration and a spacious breakfast bar to start your day. Kitchen appliances include a Bertazzoni stove and microwave/hood, Frigidaire double-door refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher and Bosch washer/dryer. Off the kitchen is a quiet, convenient bedroom or office with an en-suite bath.
Proceed to the formal dining room where you can seat a sizable group, then span through a connecting enfilade to the living room and library. A home office or piano area in the hall is flanked by built-in closets. Situated in the northern wing are two bedrooms that access the second full bath. Airy ceilings, large windows and abundant closet space round out this very comfortable, alluring home.
Built in 1911 in the striking Beaux-Arts style, The Riviera at 790 Riverside Drive is an extraordinary masonry building by the architectural team of Rouse & Goldstone. Standing 13 stories tall between West 156th and 157th Streets, this full-service doorman building is pet friendly, with laundry, bike and storage lockers (extra) for residents. The co-op allows purchases by parents and co-purchases.
The Audubon Park community is sought after and suited for today's varied lifestyles and neighborly values. Stroll along winding streets past grand pre-war buildings down Riverside Drive, then across the Denny Farrell Pedestrian Bridge at 151st Street (ADA-accessible) to Fort Washington Park and the Hudson River Greenway. Swim, sport and relax at the Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, a 28-acre state-of-the-art facility offering diverse recreational, athletic and arts experiences for all ages, interests and abilities. Shop at Super Foodtown or dine at one of the many multi-cuisine eateries, pubs and taverns along Broadway.
You’ll also have easy access to Columbia University's burgeoning Manhattanville campus, CCNY, and the world-class NY Presbyterian/ Columbia Medical Center. Engage in early Americana at the Morris-Jumel Mansion, Trinity Cemetery, Hamilton Grange, Hispanic Society, Academy of Arts & Letters, and other historic locations.
Convenient transportation is yours with the 1 train at 157th, C train at 155th, and M4, M5 and BX6 buses on the Broadway corner. Quick auto access as well at 158th to the West Side Hwy and George Washington Bridge, and across 155th St to Yankee Stadium and the Major Deegan Expwy.
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NOTE: SUBLET $5,500
Listing Agents
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bruce.robertson@compass.comP: (646)-734-6195
![Lynne Van Auken]()
lynne.vanauken@compass.comP: (646)-831-9617
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nick.rafello@compass.comP: (646)-221-8321
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Amenities
- Doorman
- Full-Time Doorman
- City Views
- Crown Mouldings
- Decorative Mouldings
- Built-Ins
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
Property Details for 790 Riverside Drive, Unit 5B
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 223 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $2,409 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 20% |
| Total Rooms | 7.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | Co-op |
| Year Built | 1911 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
Building
The Riviera
Location
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Building Information for 790 Riverside Drive, Unit 5B
Payment Calculator
$7,527 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$5,118
$0
$2,409
Property History for 790 Riverside Drive, Unit 5B
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 02/10/2025 | Sold Manual | $1,050,000 |
| 02/10/2025 | $1,050,000 +1.2% / yr | |
| 11/13/2024 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 11/13/2024 | Contract Out Manual | — |
| 05/09/2024 | Price Change Manual | $1,185,000 |
| 04/04/2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,285,000 |
| 01/29/2021 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 01/29/2021 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 09/15/2020 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,295,000 |
| 08/31/2020 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 03/30/2020 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,325,000 |
| 03/30/2020 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 03/28/2020 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,325,000 |
| 03/25/2020 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 01/10/2020 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,390,000 |
| 12/17/2019 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 04/22/2019 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,449,000 |
| 10/21/2007 | Permanently Off Market RealPlus #84926eab4043b225cf32a2b32abb3d842bd82223 | $849,000 |
| 08/31/2005 | $830,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 790 Riverside Drive, Unit 5B
Schools near 790 Riverside Drive, Unit 5B
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 | ||
P.S. Is 210 21st Century Academy For Community Lders PublicPK to 8 |
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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