54 Riverside Drive

Overview of 54 Riverside Drive

Built in 1929 and converted to a co-op in 1969, 54 Riverside Drive is an elegant red brick building that rises 16 stories at the corner of West 78th Street and Riverside Drive. The building features a distinctive two story limestone entrance and houses 81 apartments with prime views of Riverside Park and the Hudson River. This full service cooperative offers residents a 24 hour doorman, resident manager, and live-in superintendent, along with amenities including central laundry, bike storage, and is pet friendly and permits pied-à-terre purchases.

Apartments at 54 Riverside Drive showcase classic prewar elegance with original hardwood floors, beamed ceilings, and oversized windows that frame park and river views. Many units follow the traditional classic six layout, though several have been thoughtfully combined or reconfigured to create larger homes. Common features throughout the building include windowed eat in kitchens, en-suite bathrooms, abundant built in storage and bookshelves, and multiple exposures that provide exceptional natural light. The building permits through wall air conditioners and allows washer/dryer installation with board approval.

The crown jewel of the building is a spectacular penthouse duplex offering 4,200 square feet of interior space and 1,500 square feet of outdoor terraces with spectacular Hudson River views. The building's prime Upper West Side location is directly across from Riverside Park and within easy reach of the 79th Street subway, M79 crosstown bus, and neighborhood institutions like Zabar's, Fairway, and Citarella.

54 Riverside Drive's combination of classic architectural details, modern conveniences, and prime riverside location makes it a coveted address on one of Manhattan's most prestigious residential streets.