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270 Riverside Drive

One of the most handsome and stately buildings on the Upper West Side, 270 Riverside Drive is a 12-story edifice erected in 1910. The building features 57 apartments, was converted from rental to condominium in 2016, and boasts an impressive lobby with arched windows and fine ceiling detailing.

Recent Sales (7) $1,677 Avg. price/ft²
All Units in Building (57)

Apt. 2C

3 beds

3 baths

2,395 ft²

$2,600,000 +4.2%

$1,086

$2,495,000

Sep 11, 2025

Apt. 3D

3 beds

2 baths

2,010 ft²

$2,895,000

$1,440

Dec 13, 2024

Apt. 5A

3 beds

4 baths

2,845 ft²

$5,275,000 -4%

$1,854

$5,495,000

Mar 1, 2024

Apt. 4B

2 beds

2 baths

1,249 ft²

$3,300,000

$2,642

Feb 15, 2024

Apt. PH

1 bed

1 bath

716 ft²

$850,000

$1,187

Feb 5, 2024

Apt. 10D

2 beds

3 baths

2,010 ft²

$3,100,000 -5.8%

$1,542

$3,499,000

Aug 8, 2023

Apt. 11A

3 beds

4 baths

2,845 ft²

$5,650,000 -10.3%

$1,986

$6,300,000

Jul 28, 2023

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Overview of 270 Riverside Drive

270 Riverside Drive, located on the Upper West Side, is a distinguished 12-story building designed by Rouse & Gladstone and erected in 1910. The building underwent a conversion from rental to condominium in 2016 by 270 Holding LLC. It features a stately white-brick façade with a limestone base and a grand lobby adorned with arched windows, mosaic floors, and intricate ceiling details.

The building offers a range of amenities including a concierge, bicycle room, storage, and is pet-friendly. Apartments in the building are characterized by their 10-foot-high ceilings, original hardwood floors, and classic moldings. Kitchens are equipped with Thermador appliances, Sub-Zero wine refrigerators, and feature quarter-sawn strip oak floors, white glass countertops, and mosaic marble backsplashes. Bathrooms boast radiant heated floors and Waterworks fixtures.

Notable apartments include unit 9A, a three-bedroom with a spacious living room and dining area, and unit 12C, a two-bedroom with a large living room and dining room. The building's location offers stunning views of Riverside Park and the Hudson River, with many units featuring oversized windows that frame these vistas. The building is also conveniently located near the 2/3 subway lines and a variety of local shops and restaurants.

270 Riverside Drive has been featured in numerous films and television productions, reflecting its historic charm and character. The building provides residents with a fitness center, laundry facilities, and a live-in superintendent, ensuring a comfortable and convenient living experience in one of New York City's most desirable neighborhoods.

Doorman

Full Time

Type

Condo

Year Built

1910

Converted: 2016

Apartments

57 (view all units)

Floors

Pets: Allowed

Neighborhood

Riverside Dr./West End Ave. (Manhattan)

Min Down

20%

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Attended Lobby
FT Doorman
PT Doorman
High-Rise
Pre War
Elevator
Lounge
In-Unit Washer/Dryer
Fireplaces
Landmarked
Live-In Superintendent

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Pros & Cons

Concierge
10-foot-high ceilings
Across from Riverside Park
Railed moat
Very impressive lobby
Pet-friendly
Distinguished building design by Rouse & Gladstone
Close to Subway

Three-step-up entrance
No bicycle room
No fitness center
No garage

CityRealty Rating

/44

Architecture

/36

Location

/39

Features

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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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