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$825,000
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2 beds1,174 sqft

725 Riverside Drive, Unit 9C, Hamilton Heights, Manhattan, NY 10031

Building Info: IMPERATOR, 11 stories, Built 1912

Description

Some apartments reward the buyer who knows how to look at them. Residence 9C at 725 Riverside Drive is one of them.
This 1,174-square-foot condominium has been thoughtfully renovated with a clear point of view — the kind of renovation that reflects an owner who lived here and cared about how it felt, not a flip executed for the market. The finishes, the fixtures, and the attention to detail tell that story without needing a before photo.
The kitchen sets the tone. Smart GE stainless steel appliances,
...Some apartments reward the buyer who knows how to look at them. Residence 9C at 725 Riverside Drive is one of them.

This 1,174-square-foot condominium has been thoughtfully renovated with a clear point of view — the kind of renovation that reflects an owner who lived here and cared about how it felt, not a flip executed for the market. The finishes, the fixtures, and the attention to detail tell that story without needing a before photo.

The kitchen sets the tone. Smart GE stainless steel appliances, marble countertops, custom cabinetry, a five-burner gas range with convection oven, and an integrated two-seat breakfast nook that manages to feel generous rather than compressed. An in-unit full-size washer and dryer is tucked in cleanly. Nothing in this kitchen feels like an afterthought.

Both bathrooms are windowed and marble-finished — a detail that matters more than it sounds in a pre-war building. The primary bath features a rainfall shower. The second offers a classic cast-iron soaking tub. Together they bring a quiet, boutique-hotel sensibility to the everyday — the kind of finish level you don't often find at this price point, in this neighborhood or anywhere near it.

The layout rewards a buyer who thinks about how they actually live. Northwestern and western exposures deliver Hudson River and George Washington Bridge views, and the flexible floor plan puts those views where they belong — in the rooms you inhabit during waking hours, not just when you sleep. Five outfitted floor-to-ceiling closets, dark engineered bamboo flooring, and oversized windows complete a home that is at once practical and genuinely pleasurable to be in.

725 Riverside Drive — the Imperator, built in 1912 — is a 74-unit, 11-story Riverside Drive address that has always understood its location. Directly across the street, Riverside Park and the Hudson waterfront become part of your daily rhythm. The 1, A, B, C, and D trains are all within reach. The West Side Highway is within close proximity.

The building is investor and pet-friendly, with elevator service, a live-in superintendent, part-time security staff seven days a week, video surveillance, and bike and storage rental available. A parking garage sits two blocks away.

Riverside Drive at this price point, renovated to this standard, with these views — it doesn't come around often. The buyers who recognize it first will be the ones who were already paying attention.
CondoProperty Type
1912Year Built
$703/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$1,492/moCommon Charges
Pets welcomePet policy
2.5% CompensationBuyer's Agent
Last updated: 11/12/2026 08:21 AM
166 days on Market
Listing Agents
  1. Gary Martin

    Gary Martin

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (917) 836-1755

  2. Nick Rafello

    Nick Rafello

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (646) 221-8321

  3. Bruce Robertson

    Bruce Robertson

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (646) 734-6195

Amenities

725 Riverside Drive, Unit 9C

  • Corner Unit
  • Part-Time Doorman
  • River Views
  • High Ceilings
  • Elevator
  • Washer / Dryer in Unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Location

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$7,187 per month

Principal and Interest

$4,955

Property Taxes

$740

Maintenance/Common Charges

$1,492

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Property information

725 Riverside Drive, Unit 9C

Property Details

  • Taxes: $740 / month
  • Min. Down Pymt: 10%
  • Total Rooms: 6.0
  • MLS Type: Condominium
  • County: New York County
  • Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%

Building Information

  • Building/Complex: IMPERATOR
  • Floor: 9
  • Stories: 11
  • Residences: 74
  • Pet Policy: Allowed
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Building Age: Pre-war
  • Building Type: Midrise

Property History

725 Riverside Drive, Unit 9C

DateEventPriceLink
Nov 12, 2026

Price Change

Manual

$825,000
—
Sep 11, 2026

Price Change

Manual

$875,000
—
May 30, 2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$899,000
—
DateEventPrice
11/12/2026

Price Change

Manual

$825,000
09/11/2026

Price Change

Manual

$875,000
05/30/2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$899,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public records

725 Riverside Drive, Unit 9C

Total Finished SqFt

1,174 SqFt

Lot Size

0 SqFt

Year Built

1912

Zoning

R8

APN

1020961056

Schools

Near 725 Riverside Drive, Unit 9C

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 6.

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725 Riverside Drive, Unit 9C is a condo for sale in Hamilton Heights. This property was listed for sale on May 30, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $825,000. It has been on the market for a total of 166 days and was last sold on August 19, 2024. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 6. Nearby schools include P.S. 153 Adam Clayton Powell, Ms 319 Marie Teresa and Community Health Academy of the Heights. 725 Riverside Drive, Unit 9C is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,174 sqft condo built in 1912.

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