50 Riverside Drive

Overview of 50 Riverside Drive

50 Riverside Drive is one of the Upper West Side's most notable prewar co-ops, designed by the renowned architectural firm Gronenberg & Leuchtag and completed in 1930. The 16 story building was converted to a cooperative in 1979 and houses 94 apartments, offering residents sweeping views of Riverside Park and the Hudson River from its prime perch at 77th Street and Riverside Drive. The building's entrance on 77th Street features a canopied doorway flanked by lanterns, with a light beige brick façade accented by belt courses and topped with an elegant cornice. The site holds fascinating theatrical history, having been the location of actress Laurette Taylor's townhouse in the 1920s, where she hosted legendary dinner parties attended by Herbert Hoover, John Barrymore, Douglas Fairbanks, and other luminaries of the era.

The full service building provides white glove amenities including 24 hour doorman and concierge services, a live-in resident manager, children's playroom, bike room, private storage bins, and laundry facilities. The co-op maintains flexible policies, allowing pets, pied-à-terre ownership, gifting, and up to 75% financing with board approval, though prohibits guarantors.

Apartments showcase classic prewar elegance with herringbone hardwood floors, high beamed ceilings, decorative moldings, and abundant natural light streaming through large picture windows. Many units feature in-unit washer/dryer, through-wall air conditioning, and windowed kitchens equipped with high end appliances. The building offers diverse layouts from renovated one bedrooms to grand corner Classic Six apartments exceeding 2,700 square feet, with many units boasting river and park views. The crown jewel is a penthouse featuring a spectacular 1,660 square foot wrap terrace with panoramic vistas, representing the pinnacle of luxury living in this coveted Riverside Drive location.