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The Cliff Dwelling, 243 Riverside Drive - Upper West Side
The Cliff Dwelling, 243 Riverside Drive
Doorman Co-Op in Riverside Dr./West End Ave.
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243 Riverside Drive

The Cliff Dwelling,
243 Riverside Drive

Doorman Co-op located in Upper West Side, between West 96th Street & West 97th Street  Map

  • Recent Sales (6)
  • All Units in Building (45)
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Baths
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Overview of The Cliff Dwelling at 243 Riverside Drive

Originally built as a hotel in 1914, 243 Riverside Drive is now a 12-story, 45-unit cooperative known as The Cliff Dwelling. The design by Herman Lee Meader was influenced by Mayan and Aztec architecture, which can be seen in the building's friezes, but the lobby features Art Deco motifs as well. The building has two elevators, a live-in superintendent, full-time porter, and central laundry room. It is a short walk from Columbia University, Whole Foods, West Side Market, top restaurants and fitness, and the local and express subway stops.

Year Built
1909
Apartments
45
Floors
12
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%
45Apartments
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Amenities

  • PT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Laundry Room
  • Live-In Superintendent

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Nearby Subways

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
at Broadway and 95th 0.19 miles

Nearby Schools

  1. Ps 75 Emily Dickinson
    Grades: KG,1,2,3,4,5
  2. Ms 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School
    Grades: 6,7,8
  3. Ps 163 Alfred E Smith
    Grades: PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5
  4. Lafayette Academy
    Grades: 6,7,8
  5. Community Action School Ms 258
    Grades: 6,7,8,UG
Data courtesy of GreatSchools.org
  1. Riverside Montessori School
    Grades: PK,KG
  2. Riverside Early Learning Center
    Grades: PK,KG
  3. West Side Montessori School
    Grades: PK,TK,KG
  4. Purple Circle Dcc
    Grades: PK,KG
  5. Holy Name Of Jesus School
    Grades: PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Data courtesy of GreatSchools.org

Carter’s Review

"Some famous buildings in New York are best known for their unusual decoration and some for their unusual shapes.

This 12-story building at 243 Riverside Drive on the northeast corner at 96th Street is known for both, although it is not as famous as it should be."
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Pros & Cons

  • Very unusual and fine facade decoration with Wild West motifs
  • Consistent fenestration
  • Across cross-street from park that provides extra "light and air"
  • Very convenient public transportation
  • Pre-war construction
  • Fine views of Hudson River and Riverside Park from upper floors
  • Very distinctive and unusual arched cornice
  • Close to Subway
  • No sundeck
  • No balconies
  • No garage
  • No health club
  • Protruding air-conditioners

CityRealty Rating

21
/44
Architecture
+
33
/36
Location
+
15
/39
Features
+
8
Editor’s Points
=
77
CITYREALTY
RATING
  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average
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The Cliff Dwelling, 243 Riverside Drive Floorplans

Apt 1401
2 beds, 1.5 baths, Approx. ft2
Last sold for $930,000
on Apr 25, 2023
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Apt 201
1 bed, 2 baths, Approx. 900 ft2
Last sold for $959,000
on Sep 28, 2021
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Apt 303
1 bed, 1 bath, Approx. 600 ft2
Last sold for $500,000
on Feb 10, 2021
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Apt 901
2 beds, 2 baths, Approx. ft2
Last sold for $1,350,000
on Aug 16, 2019
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Apt 205
2 beds, 2 baths, Approx. ft2
Last sold for $1,365,000
on Nov 25, 2014
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Apt 705
1 bed, 1 bath, Approx. ft2
Last sold for $550,000
on Jul 22, 2014
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Sales History

Price/Room (Est)

Why are we displaying the estimated price per room?

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.

Price/Ft2 (Est)
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Created with Highstock 5.0.0SalesPrice per Room (Estimated)20032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025012345$50,000$100,000$150,000$200,000$250,000$300,000
Year
Avg Price / Ft2 (Est) Median Price / Ft2 (Est) Avg. Actual Price Med. Actual Price
Transactions
2025
-
-
-
-
0
2024
$854
$939,600
$854
$939,600
2
2023
-
$1,060,000
-
$930,000
3
2022
-
-
-
-
0
2021
$949
$601,333
$949
$500,000
3
2020
-
-
-
-
0
2019
-
$952,500
-
$952,500
2
2018
-
$570,000
-
$570,000
1
2017
-
-
-
-
0
2016
-
$959,000
-
$959,000
1
2015
-
-
-
-
0
2014
-
$766,438
-
$590,000
4
Year
Avg Price / Ft2 (Est) Median Price / Ft2 (Est) Avg. Actual Price Med. Actual Price
Transactions
2013
-
$824,500
$824,500
2
2012
-
$599,000
$599,000
1
2011
-
$995,000
$995,000
2
2010
$741
$593,611
$741
$630,000
4
2009
$907
$1,225,000
$907
$1,225,000
1
2008
-
$692,500
$692,500
2
2007
-
$891,000
$974,000
3
2006
-
-
-
-
0
2005
$754
$679,000
$754
$679,000
1
2004
$567
$617,500
$567
$617,500
2
2003
-
$445,000
$445,000
2
Please note that price/ft2 calculations is from only 19% of total transactions during the period
Year
Avg Price / Room (Est) Avg. Actual Price Med. Actual Price
Transactions
2025
-
-
0
2024
$138,750
$939,600
2
2023
$203,333
$1,060,000
3
2022
-
-
0
2021
$173,806
$601,333
3
2020
-
-
0
2019
$227,500
$952,500
2
2018
-
$570,000
1
2017
-
-
0
2016
$191,800
$959,000
1
2015
-
-
0
2014
$222,111
$766,438
4
Year
Avg Price / Room (Est) Avg. Actual Price Med. Actual Price
Transactions
2013
$197,167
$824,500
2
2012
$199,667
$599,000
1
2011
$185,417
$995,000
2
2010
$150,324
$593,611
4
2009
$245,000
$1,225,000
1
2008
$166,167
$692,500
2
2007
$195,933
$891,000
3
2006
-
-
0
2005
$169,750
$679,000
1
2004
$146,167
$617,500
2
2003
$89,000
$445,000
2

Sales History by Apartment Size

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Created with Highstock 5.0.0Price/Room200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024$0$500,000$1,000,000$1,500,000

Pricing Comparison of Similar Buildings

View Detailed Comparison
Average Price per Sq. Ft.
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-
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$996,000
-
$747,000
-
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-
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