194 Riverside Drive - Upper West Side
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Built in 1901 by architect Ralph Townsend, 194 Riverside Drive is an architecturally distinguished seven story building with 41 apartments that converted to a co-op in 1985. Townsend's Neo Renaissance design stands out with its bold curvaceous façade, rounded corner with bay windows, rusticated granite base, large limestone quoins, and commanding entrance portal featuring polished granite columns flanked by lion head relief sculptures. According to local legend, Townsend lived on a boat offshore in the Hudson River during construction and later resided in the building. The composition is notably energetic, with each classical element—from the wrought iron window railings to the ornate cornice—creating a disproportionately impressive scale that draws from Edwardian, Parisian, and Italian Renaissance palazzo influences.
Apartments retain exceptional prewar details including 10 foot ceilings, curved bay windows, decorative fireplaces with glazed terracotta tiles, ornate moldings, beamed ceilings, and hardwood floors with inlaid ribbon borders. The most coveted units are the E line apartments and their mirror counterparts, typically offering over 2,200 square feet with three bedrooms and direct Hudson River views. A rare four bedroom duplex spans over 2,500 square feet across two floors connected by a museum quality winding staircase. Four apartments still maintain their original grand 11 room layouts with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, library, formal dining room, breakfast room, and staff quarters. Western and southwestern facing units provide expansive treetop views of Riverside Park, with primary bedrooms often positioned to capture sunset views over the Hudson.
The building offers 24 hour doorman service, an excellent live-in superintendent, landscaped roof deck with Hudson River views, playroom, central laundry room, private storage cages, and bike storage. The location benefits from Joan of Arc Park splitting Riverside Drive between 91st and 95th Streets, creating a quiet, cul-de-sac atmosphere. Residents enjoy direct access to Riverside Park, proximity to the 1, 2, and 3 trains, Symphony Space, and neighborhood restaurants and shopping. Pets are welcome, and in-unit washer/dryers are permitted with board approval.
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