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270 Riverside Drive
New Development Opened in 2016
Last updated on Apr 3, 2026

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.

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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
Floors
12
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%

Amenities

  • 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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at Broadway and 104th 0.27 miles
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at Broadway and 95th 0.29 miles

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

24
/44
Architecture
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33
/36
Location
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18
/39
Features
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9
Editor’s Points
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84
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  • 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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