173 Riverside Drive - Upper West Side
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173-175 Riverside Drive, erected in 1926, is a distinguished 16-story cooperative designed by celebrated architect J.E.R. Carpenter. The building occupies an entire blockfront between 89th and 90th Streets, with entrances on both side streets. The property was developed on land previously occupied by the 1900 neo-Georgian Clark-Potter mansion and the 1887 turreted residence of Cyrus Clark.
The building's architectural composition features a three-story limestone base, beige-brick façade, and distinctive elements including arched windows on the ground, 4th, and top floors. Notable details include limestone quoins, bandcourses above the third and top floors, and a balustraded roofline. The entrance is adorned with pairs of fluted Corinthian pilasters.
Positioned directly across from the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Riverside Park, the building contains 167 apartments, many featuring generous proportions and elegant pre-war details. Original layouts included grand features such as formal dining rooms, fireplaces, and staff quarters. Some unique units offer terraces, while others maintain period elements like wood-burning fireplaces.
The building maintains white-glove service with 24-hour doormen, a live-in resident manager, and full-time staff. Modern amenities include a state-of-the-art windowed fitness center, children's playroom, game room, bicycle storage, and laundry facilities. The property features an English-style garden with a fountain. Babe Ruth was once a resident of the building.
The cooperative's location offers direct access to Riverside Park and is near the 89th Street neighborhood's dining, shopping, and transportation options. The building sits adjacent to the former Isaac L. Rice mansion, which later became Yeshiva Chofetz Chaim.
Notable apartment features throughout the building include high ceilings, oversized windows, and gracious room proportions characteristic of J.E.R. Carpenter's designs. The building permits pets but does not allow pied-à-terre use, and implements a 2% flip tax paid by buyers.
The cooperative maintains a strong community atmosphere, hosting activities such as a book club, lecture series, lending library, and holiday gatherings, making it one of Riverside Drive's most regarded addresses.
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