The Cliff Dwelling, 243 Riverside Drive

Co-op located in Upper West Side, between West 96th Street & West 97th Street

Description of The Cliff Dwelling at 243 Riverside Drive

Originally built as a hotel in 1914, 243 Riverside Drive is now a 12-story, 45-unit cooperative known as The Cliff Dwelling. The design by Herman Lee Meader was influenced by Mayan and Aztec architecture, which can be seen in the building's friezes, but the lobby features Art Deco motifs as well. The building has two elevators, a live-in superintendent, full-time porter, and central laundry room. It is a short walk from Columbia University, Whole Foods, West Side Market, top restaurants and fitness, and the local and express subway stops.

Building Facts

Year Built: 1909

Building Type: Co-op

Neighborhood: Riverside Dr./West End Ave. (Manhattan)

Minimum Down: 20%
Total Apartments: 45 45

Total Floors: 12

Doorman: PT Doorman

Total Floorplans:

Building Amenities

PT Doorman
Pre War
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator
Laundry Room
Live-In Superintendent

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The Cliff Dwelling: Rating

Out of 44

Out of 36

Out of 39

#23 Rated co-op - Riverside Dr./West End Ave.

Carter Horsley's Review of The Cliff Dwelling

"Some famous buildings in New York are best known for their unusual decoration and some for their unusual shapes.

This 12-story building at 243 Riverside Drive on the northeast corner at 96th Street is known for both, although it is not as famous as it should be." Read Carter's Full Review

Pros

Very unusual and fine facade decoration with Wild West motifs
Consistent fenestration
Across cross-street from park that provides extra "light and air"
Very convenient public transportation
Pre-war construction
Fine views of Hudson River and Riverside Park from upper floors
Very distinctive and unusual arched cornice
Close to Subway

Cons

No sundeck
No balconies
No garage
No health club
Protruding air-conditioners

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