33 East End Avenue, known as River Edge House, is a distinguished 12-story cooperative building located on the south blockfront of 81st Street between East End Avenue and the East River Drive. Built in 1941 and converted to a cooperative in 1972, the red-brick structure houses 75 apartments and features a side-street entrance with a polished dark green granite surround, a canopy, and sidewalk landscaping. The building’s façade showcases rusticated masonry on the first floor and simple white reveals around the windows, adding understated elegance. Many units feature balconies with expansive views of the East River, offering residents a serene urban retreat.
Designed by architect William J. Hohauser, River Edge House was noted by architectural historians Robert A. M. Stern, Thomas Mellins, and David Fishman in their book New York 1960 as a pivotal project that initiated the reconstruction of lower East End Avenue. Its location provides convenient access to the southbound entrance of the FDR Drive at 79th Street, just two blocks away, and Carl Schurz Park, a popular neighborhood amenity, three blocks to the north.
The building offers full-service living with a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, and porter. Amenities include a gym, laundry room, and storage facilities, ensuring both convenience and comfort. River Edge House is pet-friendly and permits pied-à-terre ownership, catering to a variety of lifestyle needs while providing a sophisticated and welcoming environment.
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