263 West End Avenue, Unit 5B

Riverside Towers
Upper West Side

$695,000
Price
1
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a living room with furniture and a book shelf
a dining room with furniture and window
a bedroom with a bed and a book shelf
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink stove and refrigerator
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and shower
a bedroom with a bed and a potted plant
a bedroom with a bed and a desk
a picture of a book and a bed

Description

Bring your architect and create your dream home within this gorgeous 1920's building located on the Upper West side. The bones of this apartment are ready for their new owner to achieve a gracious home within the walls of this well thought out apartment. Be welcomed by Herringbone wood floors and lovely light flowing into this unit from the east. Thoughtfully laid out for living and dining, adding a home office (or big walk in closet) to the side. The bedroom is massive and has an interesting layer...Bring your architect and create your dream home within this gorgeous 1920's building located on the Upper West side. The bones of this apartment are ready for their new owner to achieve a gracious home within the walls of this well thought out apartment. Be welcomed by Herringbone wood floors and lovely light flowing into this unit from the east. Thoughtfully laid out for living and dining, adding a home office (or big walk in closet) to the side. The bedroom is massive and has an interesting layer of ceiling beams which make it look very lofty and a big closet. Lots of additional closets and a large downstairs storage unit with whopping 11 foot ceilings for your convenience.
Please note: pictures are Virtually Staged for you to imagine your dream home.

Riverside Towers has a 24-hour Doorman and a great roof deck with city and river views. There is a live-in Super and a laundry room. Washer/dryer with board approval may be installed in the unit. The coop does allow gifting and co-purchasing. Pied-a-terres are allowed.
This historic Upper West side neighborhood is convenient to the trains, cross town buses, fabulous shopping and Riverside Park.
2% flip tax paid by purchaser.


Amenities

  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Common Roof Deck
  • Playroom
  • Common Media / Recreation Room
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Elevator
  • Laundry in Building
LISTING UPDATED: 04/20/2026 03:11 PM

Property Details for 263 West End Avenue, Unit 5B

StatusActive
Days on Market53
Taxes-
Maintenance$2,454 / month
Min. Down Pymt25%
Total Rooms3.0
Property TypeCo-op
MLS Type-
Year Built1929
CountyNew York County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building

Riverside Towers

119 Units22 StoriesBuilt in 1929
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Location

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Building Information for 263 West End Avenue, Unit 5B

Building/ComplexRiverside TowersFloor5Stories22Residences119Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Detailspets allowed Year Built1929Building AgePre-war

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$5,735 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,281

Property Taxes

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Maintenance/Common Charges

$2,454

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Property History for 263 West End Avenue, Unit 5B

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 20, 2026

Price Change

Manual

$695,000—
Mar 19, 2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$750,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/20/2026

Price Change

Manual

$695,000
03/19/2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$750,000

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Schools near 263 West End Avenue, Unit 5B

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 3.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
P.S. 199 Jessie Isador Straus
Public - K to 5
Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School
Public - 6 to 12
Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing and Visual Arts
Public - 6 to 12
Edward A Reynolds West Side High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 199 Jessie Isador Straus
PublicK to 5

Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School
Public6 to 12

Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing and Visual Arts
Public6 to 12

Edward A Reynolds West Side High School
Public9 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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More information about 263 West End Avenue, Unit 5B, Upper West Side

263 West End Avenue, Unit 5B is a co-op for sale in Upper West Side. This property was listed for sale on March 19, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $695,000. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 3. Nearby schools include P.S. 199 Jessie Isador Straus, Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School and Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing and Visual Arts. 263 West End Avenue, Unit 5B is a 1-bed, 1-bath, co-op built in 1929.

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