86 Riverside Drive

8,434 Sq. Ft.
$949 / Sq. Ft.
8,434
Sq. Ft.
$949
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Introducing the Carroll Mansion, a majestic 5 story, 50 foot wide Elizabethan Renaissance Revival home built in 1898 by noted architect, Clarence True. This glorious approx. 8,434 sq ft. sun-flooded limestone mansion, reminiscent of a by-gone era, is ready to be re-imagined and returned to its former splendor. Brimming with original detail, 86 Riverside Drive has two high pointed gables, a rotunda that wraps the corner of tree-lined 81st Street and 50 feet of Riverside Drive frontage. This house...Introducing the Carroll Mansion, a majestic 5 story, 50 foot wide Elizabethan Renaissance Revival home built in 1898 by noted architect, Clarence True. This glorious approx. 8,434 sq ft. sun-flooded limestone mansion, reminiscent of a by-gone era, is ready to be re-imagined and returned to its former splendor. Brimming with original detail, 86 Riverside Drive has two high pointed gables, a rotunda that wraps the corner of tree-lined 81st Street and 50 feet of Riverside Drive frontage. This house offers the rare combination of amazing northern and western light and stunning Riverside Park views through oversized windows on every floor.

1st Floor: Enter the house through a gated stone portico into a gracious wood paneled foyer with an impressive, baronial wood staircase that has intricately carved decorative panels. Adjoining this room is the wood paneled reception room, with bay windows facing Riverside Park. The kitchen, pantry, 2 baths and a side entrance from 81st Street complete this floor.

2nd floor (Parlour): A large landing with west-facing French doors that open onto a planting terrace overlooking Riverside Park is flanked by two immense entertaining rooms, with park views, that effortlessly accommodate large gatherings. They have the original tall carved wood paneled doors, 11' ceilings, exquisite original mantles, bay windows and elaborate original ceiling detail. There is a bath and pantry behind the dining room.

3rd floor: Four large bedrooms, three facing Riverside Park and the fourth bedroom has north park views and an original mantle.

4th floor: The grand ballroom, saturated with western light through seven floor to ceiling arched windows, has Riverside Park views and encompasses the entire width of the building. Behind it is a large north facing room with side park views and a bath.

5th floor: There are five bedrooms and a spacious planting terrace, with parapet walls, above the rotunda. The terrace has lovely views over Riverside park and open north views following the curve of Riverside Drive.

Additionally, there are numerous planting terraces, triple bay windows on four floors, full height basement and a back stairwell to the 4th floor. The extremely flexible floorplan and abundance of space provide the ability to create the home of one's dreams.

Property Details for 86 Riverside Drive

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ParkGreenbelt, River
Architectural Style
Prewar
LISTING UPDATED: 02/07/2025 11:07 PM

Property Details for 86 Riverside Drive

StatusPermanently Off Market
MLS IDRLS10545828
Days on Market15
Taxes-
Maintenance-
Min. Down Pymt-
Total Rooms19.0
Property TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeSingle Family Townhouse
Year Built1897
Lot Size1,883 SF / 52' x 36'
CountyNew York County

Location

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Building Information for 86 Riverside Drive

Stories5Year Built1897Building Size-Lot Size1,883 SF / 52' x 36'Building Age-Building Type-

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Property Information for 86 Riverside Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Upper West Side
  • Stories Total: 5
  • Exposures: East, North, South, West
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Block: 0
  • Building Tax Lot: 0
Parking
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 8434.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 52.33 x 36.0
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Building Information
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingNo
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Poor
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: EntranceFoyer
  • Dining Type: Formal
  • ElevatorsTotal: 0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 1
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitNo

Property History for 86 Riverside Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Aug 27, 2021

Sold

Manual

$8,000,000
Jan 28, 2021

Contract Signed

Manual

Sep 27, 2020

Listed (Active)

Manual

$8,000,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/27/2021

Sold

Manual

$8,000,000
01/28/2021

Contract Signed

Manual

09/27/2020

Listed (Active)

Manual

$8,000,000

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Schools near 86 Riverside Drive

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 3.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson
PublicPK to 5

Young Women's Leadership School
Public6 to 12

Lafayette Academy
Public6 to 8

Community Action School Ms 258
Public6 to 8

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