800 Riverside Drive, Unit 1C
Description
Rare Opportunity in the Historic Grinnell. Available for the first time in four decades, this expansive residence offers pre-war craftsmanship and grand proportions. Nestled in the heart of the Audubon Park Historic District, this southern Washington Heights gem combines timeless architectural detail in a serene, bucolic environment. A truly unique chance to own a move-in-ready sanctuary in one of Manhattan’s most prestigious heritage buildings. 1C is 2 floors up.
The Grinnell is...DAKOTA OF THE NORTH
Rare Opportunity in the Historic Grinnell. Available for the first time in four decades, this expansive residence offers pre-war craftsmanship and grand proportions. Nestled in the heart of the Audubon Park Historic District, this southern Washington Heights gem combines timeless architectural detail in a serene, bucolic environment. A truly unique chance to own a move-in-ready sanctuary in one of Manhattan’s most prestigious heritage buildings. 1C is 2 floors up.
The Grinnell is a professionally managed HDFC co-op with generous income restrictions. The very involved and skilled Board works to keep maintenance exceptionally low, making your monthly investment affordable. The Grinnell stands out at twice the value of comparable sized pre-war apartments elsewhere.
APARTMENT
Original 1910 layout features 10-foot ceilings, deep baseboards and crown molding, French doors, leaded glass transoms, wood paneling and inlaid hardwood floors. Cedar lined closet at Entrance.
Renovated Windowed Eat-in Kitchen fully equipped including W/D
Dining Room with original restored wainscotting
Living Room with original decorative fireplace
2 Bedrooms each with large closets
2 Renovated Bathrooms
9 oversized windows – courtyard & treetop views
BUILDING
The Grinnell is a unique, triangular edifice with a porte-cochere (covered driveway) leading to a private interior courtyard. Designed by the renowned firm Schwartz & Gross in a combination of Beaux-Arts and Renaissance Revival styles.
83 homes on 9 floors. One of the first fire-retardant apartment buildings.
Staffed 24/7, entry attended 18/hrs/day, porter 24 hrs.
Center planted courtyard has entrances for the East and West wings.
Accessible – no stairs necessary into building entrance or elevators.
Resident Superintendent
Professionally managed
Bike Room – nominal charge
Fully equipped gym – nominal charge
Extra storage – nominal charge
Central laundry room (in-apt Washers/Dryers permitted)
Pets welcome
Roof deck with spectacular Hudson River, GW Bridge and City views
Solar panels Con Ed electricity discount to shareholders. $23.59/mo. assessment for Community Solar Program.
A/94 Building Energy Efficiency Rating
NEIGHBORHOOD
The Audubon Park area and Washington Heights environs are ideally suited for today’s varied lifestyles. Stroll along winding streets past grand pre-war buildings to Riverside Park and the Hudson River Greenway. Swim, sport & play at Riverbank State Park, shop at Super Foodtown, international bodegas & seasonal local greenmarkets, or dine at one of the new multi-cuisine restaurants along Broadway. You’ll be ideally situated between Columbia University’s burgeoning Manhattanville campus and world-class NY Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center. Engage in early Americana at the Morris-Jumel Mansion (George Washington really slept there), Hamilton Grange, and Audubon Park sites.
“The vast majority of the buildings within the Audubon Historic District are highly intact, retaining the vibrant architectural details and character that attracted residents to the area a century ago. The curving streets and dramatic vistas that result from the hilly topography continue to define the neighborhood as a distinctive enclave of apartment buildings with a powerful sense of place. Elaborate cornices are generally of pressed metal and sometimes incorporate green Mission-style tile, such as the Renaissance Revival style Grinnell” (Report: New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission 5/12/09).
TRAVEL
Transportation choices include: the #1 train (157th /B’way), the C train (155th/St Nicholas), and M4, M5 and BX6 buses at Broadway. Quick auto access at 158th to the West Side Hwy., the GW Bridge, and across 155th Street to Yankee Stadium, FDR Drive and the Major Deegan Expwy.
The area around 800 Riverside Drive is by far a walker’s and biker's paradise. With all services and amenities nearby, you really don’t need a car to run your errands. First-class transit svces.
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Listing Agents
![Bruce Robertson]()
bruce.robertson@compass.comP: (646)-734-6195
![Lynne Van Auken]()
lynne.vanauken@compass.comP: (646)-831-9617
![Nick Rafello]()
nick.rafello@compass.comP: (646)-221-8321
Amenities
- Common Roof Deck
- Gym
- Decorative Fireplace
- Hardwood Floors
- Oversized Windows
- Elevator
- Washer / Dryer
- Laundry in Building
Property Details for 800 Riverside Drive, Unit 1C
| Status | Coming Soon |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | - |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $1,250 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 20% |
| Total Rooms | 5.0 |
| Property Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1911 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
Building
The Grinnell
Location
Building Information for 800 Riverside Drive, Unit 1C
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1Property History for 800 Riverside Drive, Unit 1C
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2009 | Permanently Off Market RealPlus #65978b42b575d483c8777729a142997c800d6a74 | $925,000 | — |
| Oct 10, 2009 | Temporarily Off Market RealPlus #65978b42b575d483c8777729a142997c800d6a74 | $925,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2009 | Permanently Off Market RealPlus #65978b42b575d483c8777729a142997c800d6a74 | $925,000 |
| 10/10/2009 | Temporarily Off Market RealPlus #65978b42b575d483c8777729a142997c800d6a74 | $925,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 800 Riverside Drive, Unit 1C
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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