River House has ranked among the city’s most prestigious apartment buildings ever since its 1931 opening. The 26-story, landmarked high-rise sits on the East 52nd Street cul-de-sac that faces the East River. Beaux-Arts and Art Deco motifs mix with eclectic elegance from the eagle-flanked, wrought-iron driveway gate to the tip of the curved, bell-like pinnacle. The palatial co-op features a garden, a fitness center, a swimming pool, and a full concierge service. The units, some of which span full floors, feature duplex levels, and include fireplaces, have housed a large number of luminaires and celebrities over the decades.
Built-in 1931 by Bottomley, Wagner, and White, this 26 story art deco building is known for its superb architecture and service. The privacy of the tenants is of paramount importance to the building staff. Adjacent to the apartment building resides the River Club, which offers residents peripheral membership and access to certain services for a small fee, as well as a streamlined application process and a discount for full membership to the club.
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For some co-ops, instead of price per square foot, we use an estimate of the number of rooms for each sold apartment to chart price changes over time. This is because many co-op listings do not include square footage information, and this makes it challenging to calculate accurate square-foot averages.
By displaying the price per estimated room count, we are able to provide a more reliable and consistent metric for comparing sales in the building. While we hope that this gives you a clearer sense of price trends in the building, all data should be independently verified. All data provided are only estimates and should not be used to make any purchase or sale decision.
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Year
Avg Price / Room (Est)
Avg. Actual Price
Med. Actual Price
Transactions
2025
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0
2024
$566,624
$4,553,750
4
2023
$647,295
$6,595,250
2
2022
$508,824
$5,715,000
5
2021
$563,344
$3,302,500
2
2020
$373,333
$2,800,000
1
2019
$512,763
$1,275,315
6
2018
$494,649
$4,162,500
2
2017
$837,108
$6,468,750
2
2016
$842,388
$8,636,250
4
2015
$958,514
$8,700,000
3
2014
$867,107
$6,410,000
5
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Year
Avg Price / Room (Est)
Avg. Actual Price
Med. Actual Price
Transactions
2013
$679,452
$5,303,354
6
2012
$823,529
$7,000,000
1
2011
$969,099
$8,841,667
3
2010
$525,000
$2,625,000
1
2009
$819,139
$6,000,000
2
2008
$760,414
$5,906,250
4
2007
$810,799
$7,349,646
2
2006
$719,831
$4,557,500
4
2005
$621,181
$5,178,500
4
2004
$505,518
$3,856,667
9
2003
$687,193
$5,975,000
3
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