180 Riverside Drive

Overview of 180 Riverside Drive

Built in 1922 by developer Harry Shiff and designed by the prominent architectural firm Schwartz & Gross, 180 Riverside Drive is a distinguished prewar cooperative located on the northeast corner of Riverside Drive and 90th Street. The 13 story red brick building was converted to cooperative ownership in 1962 and features an elegantly curved façade that faces Riverside Park. The building's architectural details include decorative trim, window surrounds on select floors, and a pronounced bandcourse that aligns with the adjoining building to the north.

Residents enjoy white glove service with a 24 hour doorman, live-in superintendent, and comprehensive amenities including a fitness center, children's playroom, bike room, common laundry facilities, and individual storage units that convey with each purchase. The building is pet friendly (with board approval) and features just two apartments per floor, creating semi-private elevator landings that enhance the sense of exclusivity.

Apartments showcase classic prewar proportions with high ceilings, original hardwood floors, crown moldings, and generous room sizes. Many units feature windowed eat in kitchens, formal dining rooms, and staff rooms or maid's quarters that are often converted to home offices or additional bedrooms. River and park facing apartments offer spectacular Hudson River views, while eastern exposures provide tranquil garden vistas. 

The building gained recognition in The New York Times in 1993 when architectural historian Christopher Gray noted its revival of striped canvas awnings, and one residence was featured on NBC's "Open House NYC." Located directly across from Riverside Park's recreational facilities and the beloved Hippo Playground, residents have easy access to the Upper West Side's dining, shopping, and transportation options, including express subway lines and crosstown bus service.