140 days on Market

Currently for sale for $399,000

Pricing History

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Description

BRING YOUR ARCHITECT!
Discover the perfect starter apartment or Pied-a-Terre in this spacious, rarely available alcove studio, which can effortlessly be converted into a Jr. 1 Bedroom. This charming Pre-War gem features:
- 9ft 5in beamed ceilings: Enhancing the spacious feel and classic appeal.
- Giant windows: Flooding the apartment with abundant natural light.
- Ample built-in storage: Offering convenience and organization.
Located at 285 Riverside Drive, a luxurious, full-service building designed by renowned architect Rosario Candela. The building boasts:
- Pet-friendly policies
- Full-time doorman
- Live-in superintendent
- Bike room
- Private storage
- Central laundry
Perfectly situated on a tranquil, tree-lined Upper West Side street adjacent to Riverside Park, this residence is just a few blocks away from Westside Market, Whole Foods, excellent restaurants, boutique shops, and the 1, 2, 3 subway lines.
The board will consider co-purchasing, guarantors, pied-a-terre ownership, and financing of up to 67% of the purchase price.

Please note: there is a flip tax of 2% of the purchase price payable by the buyer.
Make this Pre-War charmer your ideal home today!

About 285 Riverside Drive

285 Riverside Drive has received a CityRealty Rating of 70, 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:

Distinguished 6 out of 8 points

Retail Quality:

None 2 out of 5 points

Canopy Entrance:

No Canopy 1 out of 3 points

Alterations:

None 2 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:

Enclosed 1 out of 2 points

Airconditioners:

Allowed and Present 0 out of 2 points

Free Standing:

Corner 1 out of 2 points

Gargoyles:

None 0 out of 2 points

Garden:

None 0 out of 2 points

Fenestration:

No Consistency 0 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:

Very Attractive with Trees 4 out of 5 points

Distance To Neighborhood Center:

Less than 10 blocks 5 out of 5 points

Views:

Impressive 3 out of 4 points

Neighborhood Ambience:

Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points

Traffic Noise:

Very Little 3 out of 3 points

Protected Views:

Many 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Subway:

More than 5 Short Blocks 0 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:

5-9 2 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:

None 0 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:

No 0 out of 1 points

Unusual Layouts:

No 0 out of 1 points

Prewar:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Other Amenities:

Some 1 out of 2 points

Co-op
Built in 1926
86 Apartments
15 Floors

Building Amenities

FT Doorman
High-Rise
Pre War
Resident Storage
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator

About this Building

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