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CityRealty > New York City > Washington Heights > The Riviera, 790 Riverside Drive
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The Riviera, 790 Riverside Drive

Between West 156th Street & West 157th Street

Key Details

  • Year Built 1930
    Building Type Cooperative
    Neighborhood Washington Heights
  • Total Apartments 199
    Total Floors 13
    Doorman FT Doorman
$754
Avg. Price / ft2
Apartments for Sale (8)
$704
Avg. Price / ft2
Recent Sale (1)

Rating

23
Out of 44

Architecture Rating: 23 / 44

Exterior:
7/8
Very Distinguished
Retail Quality:
2/5
None
Canopy Entrance:
2/3
Attractive
Alterations:
1/2
Well Done
Plaza Or Atrium:
0/3
None
Contextual Design:
2/3
Yes and Good
Skyline:
2/2
Highly Visible
Local Visibility:
2/2
Highly Visible
Watertank:
1/2
Enclosed
Airconditioners:
0/2
Allowed and Present
Free Standing:
1/2
Corner
Gargoyles:
0/2
None
Garden:
0/2
None
Fenestration:
1/1
Consistent
Landmark:
1/2
Part of Historic District
Unity:
1/1
Unified Design
Illumination:
0/1
None
Water Element:
0/1
None
+
34
Out of 36

Location Rating: 34 / 36

Street Ambience:
5/5
Outstanding
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
5/5
Less than 10 blocks
Views:
4/4
Dazzling
Neighborhood Ambience:
3/3
Very Attractive
Traffic Noise:
2/3
Some
Protected Views:
2/2
Many
Distance To Subway:
2/2
Less than 3 Short Blocks
Firedepartment Noise:
2/2
No Noise
Distance To Supermarket:
1/2
3-5 Short Blocks
Distance To Park:
2/2
Less Than 3 Short Blocks
Distance To Water:
2/2
Less than 3 Short Blocks
Shopping:
2/2
5 or less Short Blocks
Schools:
1/1
No Noise
Noise From Nightlife:
1/1
None
+
8
Out of 39

Features Rating: 8 / 39

Lobby:
2/5
Minimal but Attractive
Units Per Floor:
0/5
More than 15
Ceiling:
1/4
8-9 Feet
Balconies:
0/3
None
Health Club:
0/2
None
Private Gardens:
0/2
None
Storage Rooms:
1/2
Minimal
Bay Windows:
0/1
None
Fireplaces:
0/1
None
Door Person:
1/1
Yes
Concierge:
0/1
None
Elevator Person:
0/1
None
Recreational Roof:
0/1
None
Driveway:
0/1
None
Maids Room:
0/1
None
Catering:
0/1
None
Garage:
0/1
None
Mixed Use:
0/1
No
Non Rectilinear Form:
0/1
No
Unusual Layouts:
1/1
Some
Prewar:
1/1
Yes
Other Amenities:
1/2
Some
+
9
=
74

CityRealty Rating Reference

 
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
CityRealty’s Ratings Explained
  • #4 Rated co-op - Upper Manhattan
  • #2 Rated co-op - Washington Heights
 

Description

This impressive, 13-story building at 790 Riverside Drive at 157th Street in Washington Heights was erected in 1910 by the Rivera Realty Corporation of which Max Ash was the president and is known as The Riviera.

It has 199 cooperative apartments and was designed by Rouse & Gladstone in the Beaux-Arts style. It stands in the heart of the landmarked Audubon Park Historic District. This premier building, which is also known as 629-641 West 156th Street and 618-630 West 157th Street, overlooks the Hudson River. Residents of this doorman building enjoy storage, bike room, resident superintendent, and central laundry. Pets are welcome.

Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy easy access to the Hudson River Greenway, a beautiful dedicated bike path along the river, plus Fort Washington Park, which has recently been refurbished with volleyball courts, soccer fields, tennis courts, handball, playgrounds, and more.

Live in a vibrant neighborhood close to New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University, CCNY, Riverside Park, Riverbank State Park, and neighborhood cafes and restaurants. It is one block away from the 1 subway station, which gets one to midtown in 20 minutes. Drivers have easy access to the Henry Hudson, the George Washington Bridge, and all major metropolitan roadways.

It residents have included Bennett Cerf, the publisher, and Stokely Carmichael, the civil rights leader.

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Building Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • Hi Rise
  • Pre War
  • Basement Storage
  • Laundry Room
  • Bike Room
  • Landmarked
  • Live-In Superintendent
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Apartments for Sale at 790 Riverside Drive (8)

8
Available Apts
$495K - $1.4M
Price Range
$754
Avg. Price / ft2
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Carter Horsley's Review

Carter Horsley's Building Review
"This impressive, 13-story building at 790 Riverside Drive at 157th Street in Washington Heights was erected in 1910 by the Rivera Realty Corporation of which Max Ash was the president and is known as The Riviera.
It has 199 cooperative apartments and was designed by Rouse & Gladstone in the Beaux-Arts style. It stands in the heart of the landmarked Audubon Park Historic District. This premier building, which is also known as 629-641 West 156th Street and 618-630 West 157th Street, overlooks the Hudson River. Residents of this doorman building enjoy storage, bike room, resident superintendent, and central laundry. Pets are welcome." Read Carter's Full Review
Pros
  • Very attractive pre-war building
  • Unusual layouts
  • Full-time doorman
  • Tallest building in Audubon Terrace Historic District
  • Good bus service
  • Near subway station
  • Bicycle room
  • Live-in superintendent
  • Pets allowed
  • Great views of Hudson River
Cons
  • No garage
  • No health club
  • No sidewalk landscaping
  • Far North
  • Many apartments

Broker & Buyer Comments

"The Riveria" has a full-time doorman, a live-in super (Jose), elevators, laundry, spacious lobby."
"Doorman building, Ornate Lobby, Laundry, Pet Friendly, great architecture."
"Full-service building has a doorman, and an incredible lobby with inlaid ceilings, marble floors and stairs. Elevators and exterior and interior halls recently went through an extensive renovation."
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Subways

  1. 1
at Broadway 0.12 miles
  1. C
at Saint Nicholas Ave and 162nd 0.39 miles

Sales History

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Sales Summary - Past 12 Months

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Past 12 Months
$845,000
Avg. Price
Based on 1 Sales
 

Closing History - Last 10 sales

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10
Units Sold
$575.3K - $1.6M
Price Range
$675
Avg. Price / ft2

Pricing Comparison of Similar Buildings

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In The Neighborhood: What’s Available & Sales Stats

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  • 164 Available for Sale
  • $732 Avg. Price / Ft2
  • $699,069 Avg. Price
  • $550,000 Median Price
  1. Most Expensive 706 West 180th Street Apt TOWNHOUSE | $5,000,000
  2. Least Expensive 512 West 156th Street Apt 43 | $175,000
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  • 177 Total Sales
  • $746 Avg. Price / Ft2
  • $619,989 Avg. Price
  • $583,000 Median Price
  1. Most Expensive The Ammann Apt PH8A | $1,395,003
    Price / ft2 $1,217
  2. Least Expensive 834 Riverside Drive Apt 1D | $135,000

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Alternate Address

  • 790 Rsd

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