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Listed: Dec 21, 2023

Last Price Change: -4.8% ($30,000) on Jan 9

Days on Market: 131

Building Type: Cooperative

Neighborhood: Riverside Dr./West End Ave. (Manhattan)

Doorman: PT Doorman

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Monthly Maintenance: $1,508 ($2.32/ft²)

Est. Monthly Mortgage: $3,286

Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $4,794 ($7.38/ft²)

Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($119,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

Unique opportunity to create the 2 bedroom, 1 bath home of your dreams. This estate condition apartment, available for the first time in over 70 years, boasts direct park and river views. Pictured views are taken from the apartment. Several images have been virtually renovated to illustrate possibilities.

Originally built as an apartment hotel in 1914 known as the Cliff Dwelling, 243 Riverside Drive was designed by architect Herman Lee Meader.

The building sits on an irregular lot with the majority of apartments facing Riverside Park. Meader was intensely interested in Mayan and Aztec architecture. This influence is seen in the artwork throughout the terra cotta frieze of the building’s facade where mountain lions, buffalo, double-headed snakes, and other imagery is incorporated.

The lobby features wonderful geometric motifs that almost foreshadow the Art Deco style of the 1920s.

The building offers two elevators, a live-in super, full-time porter, central laundry and entrances on Riverside Drive and 96th Street. Perfectly located along Riverside Drive and a couple of blocks away from the 1, 2 and 3 train station, M5 and M96 buses, Whole Foods, Westside Market, Trader Joe’s, Citi Bike, Equinox, SoulCycle, NY Sports Club, numerous restaurants, shops and Columbia University. Cats and one dog are allowed, with board approval.

About The Cliff Dwelling, 243 Riverside Drive

The Cliff Dwelling, 243 Riverside Drive has received a CityRealty Rating of 77, based on:

Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

Out of 44

Out of 36

Out of 39

Out of 119

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:

Very Distinguished 7 out of 8 points

Retail Quality:

None 2 out of 5 points

Canopy Entrance:

No Canopy 1 out of 3 points

Alterations:

Poorly Done 0 out of 2 points

Plaza Or Atrium:

None 0 out of 3 points

Contextual Design:

Yes and Good 2 out of 3 points

Skyline:

Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points

Local Visibility:

Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points

Watertank:

Exposed 0 out of 2 points

Airconditioners:

Allowed and Present 0 out of 2 points

Free Standing:

Corner 1 out of 2 points

Gargoyles:

Distinctive 2 out of 2 points

Garden:

None 0 out of 2 points

Fenestration:

Consistent 1 out of 1 points

Landmark:

No 0 out of 2 points

Unity:

Unified Design 1 out of 1 points

Illumination:

None 0 out of 1 points

Water Element:

None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:

Outstanding 5 out of 5 points

Distance To Neighborhood Center:

Less than 10 blocks 5 out of 5 points

Views:

Dazzling 4 out of 4 points

Neighborhood Ambience:

Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points

Traffic Noise:

Considerable 1 out of 3 points

Protected Views:

Many 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Subway:

Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Firedepartment Noise:

No Noise 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Supermarket:

3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points

Distance To Park:

Less Than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Water:

Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Shopping:

5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Schools:

No Noise 1 out of 1 points

Noise From Nightlife:

None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:

Quite Stylish 3 out of 5 points

Units Per Floor:

3-4 3 out of 5 points

Ceiling:

8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points

Balconies:

None 0 out of 3 points

Health Club:

None 0 out of 2 points

Private Gardens:

None 0 out of 2 points

Storage Rooms:

Minimal 1 out of 2 points

Bay Windows:

Some 1 out of 1 points

Fireplaces:

Some 1 out of 1 points

Door Person:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Concierge:

None 0 out of 1 points

Elevator Person:

None 0 out of 1 points

Recreational Roof:

None 0 out of 1 points

Driveway:

None 0 out of 1 points

Maids Room:

None 0 out of 1 points

Catering:

None 0 out of 1 points

Garage:

None 0 out of 1 points

Mixed Use:

No 0 out of 1 points

Non Rectilinear Form:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Unusual Layouts:

Some 1 out of 1 points

Prewar:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Other Amenities:

Some 1 out of 2 points

Co-op
Built in 1909
45 Apartments
12 Floors

Building Amenities

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

About this Building

Pros

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

Cons

No sundeck
No balconies
No garage
No health club
Protruding air-conditioners

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at Broadway and 95th 0.19 miles

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