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640 West 237th Street
Last updated on Mar 25, 2026

Solaria Riverdale,
640 West 237th Street

This attractive 19-story apartment building at 640 West 237th Street in Riverdale was erected in 2008 and has 65 condominium apartments. A glass tower in Riverdale with many balconies and good amenities including shuttle service to Manhattan and a domed observatory structure with telescope on its roof. Currently, 9 apartments are for sale and 1 for rent.

640 West 237th Street Location Map
Unit #
Beds
Baths
Size
Price / Ft2
Price
Listed on
Days on Market
Apt. 6D
Quick view: 8 photos
2 beds
2 baths
1,446 ft2
$581
$840,000
Mar 16, 2026
10 days
Apt. 10C
Quick view: 15 photos
3 beds
3.5 baths
1,900 ft2
$721
$1,370,000
Mar 12, 2026
14 days
Apt. 7D
Quick view: 28 photos
2 beds
2 baths
1,445 ft2
$588
$850,000
Mar 11, 2026
15 days
Apt. 3E
Quick view: 18 photos
2 beds
2 baths
1,446 ft2
$552
$798,000
Mar 9, 2026
17 days
Apt. 8B
Quick view: 36 photos
3 beds
3.5 baths
1,768 ft2
$678
$1,199,000 -4.1%
Aug 7, 2025
231 days
Apt. 10A
Quick view: 22 photos
2 beds
2 baths
1,427 ft2
$595
$849,000 -3%
May 13, 2025
317 days
Apt. 20B
Quick view: 101 photos
4 beds
4.5 baths
2,755 ft2
$904
$2,490,000 -9.5%
Jan 15, 2025
435 days
Apt. 12B
Quick view: 27 photos
3 beds
3.5 baths
1,768 ft2
$792
$1,400,000 -2.8%
Oct 23, 2024
519 days
Apt. 11A
Quick view: 38 photos
2 beds
2 baths
1,427 ft2
$595
$849,000 -3.5%
Jul 26, 2024
608 days
Unit #
Beds
Baths
Size
Price / Ft2
Price
Listed on
Days on Market

Overview of Solaria Riverdale at 640 West 237th Street

The Solaria, completed in 2008 at 640 West 237th Street in Riverdale, is a striking 19-story glass tower designed by Peter Claman of Schuman Lichtenstein Claman & Efron (SLCE). The building contains 65 luxury condominium residences and features a distinctive limestone base and a notable rooftop observatory equipped with a Meade LX200GBS telescope.

Residences feature floor-to-ceiling windows, 10-foot ceilings, and many units include private balconies or terraces with views of the Hudson River and Palisades. Interior finishes include chef's kitchens with Viking appliances, radiant heated bathroom floors, and custom California-designed closets. Units range from two to five bedrooms, with many featuring wraparound terraces and generous living spaces.

The building offers an impressive suite of amenities including 24-hour doorman service, a state-of-the-art fitness center, resident lounge with catering kitchen, children's playroom, and valet parking. A unique building perk is the shuttle service to Manhattan, enhancing the property's connectivity to the city.

Situated in a prime Riverdale location, the Solaria provides easy access to multiple transportation options including express buses to Manhattan's East and West sides, the Metro North Rail Link, and several subway lines. The building is within walking distance to central Riverdale shops, parks, schools, and other neighborhood amenities.

Doorman
None
Type
Condo
Year Built
2006
Apartments
Floors
19
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%

Amenities

  • Concierge
  • Post War
  • Resident Storage
  • Elevator
  • Children's Playroom
  • Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • On-Site Parking
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Valet Services
  • Live-In Superintendent
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Pros & Cons

  • Rooftop observatory with Meade LX200GBS telescope and 360-degree views
  • Cold storage
  • Shuttle to Manhattan
  • State-of-the-art fitness center included at no extra fee
  • 24-hour attended lobby
  • Doorman
  • Valet parking
  • Gym
  • Rooftop pergola
  • 10-foot ceilings with floor-to-ceiling windows throughout
  • Resident lounge with full catering kitchen
  • Custom California-designed closets in all units
  • Radiant heated bathroom floors
  • Located across from Seton Park
  • No swimming pool
  • No library
  • Located 10 miles from Midtown Manhattan

CityRealty Rating

28
/44
Architecture
+
25
/36
Location
+
17
/39
Features
+
8
Editor’s Points
=
78
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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