790 Riverside Drive Upper Manhattan Apartment For Sale

Residence 12F offers a rare combination of privacy, scale, and enduring pre-war elegance. Situated on the building’s top floor, the home feels quietly removed from the world below, with a gracious layout that flows effortlessly from room to room.\n\nExceptional ceiling heights enhance the sense of volume, while classic pre-war details add charm and sophistication throughout. A welcoming gallery sets the tone and leads to an expansive living room with ample space for dining and entertaining. At the opposite end of the gallery, a beautifully arched hallway leads to the oversized eat-in kitchen, featuring extensive storage, stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops, a windowed breakfast nook, and generous space for additional dining and a pantry. Washer/dryer installation is permitted with board approval.\n\nThe serene, king-sized bedroom easily accommodates a full suite of furnishings and enjoys beautiful natural light throughout the day. The bright, windowed bathroom retains its original charm, complete with a cast-iron tub and porcelain sink. Storage is exceptional, with four large closets—including a walk-in currently used as a voiceover studio—and a wall of original built-ins with overhead storage. Beautifully maintained hardwood floors, 9.5-foot ceilings, crown moldings, transom windows, and beamed ceilings further enhance the home’s timeless character.\n\nThe Riviera is a landmarked Beaux Arts cooperative built in 1910 by Rouse & Gladstone, featuring a striking marble lobby with hand-painted coffered ceilings, three entrances, a full-time doorman, live-in superintendent, central laundry, handymen, and porters. Located in the Audubon Park Historic District near Riverside Park, the building is one block from the 1 train with a convenient commute to Midtown, one stop from the A/C trains at 168th Street and Columbia University Medical Center, and one block from the entrance to the Henry Hudson Parkway for easy access in and out of the city.\n\nPets, co-purchasing, guarantors, parental purchasing, pied-à-terre ownership, and in-unit washer/dryer installation are all permitted. A monthly assessment of $374 is currently in place through December 2026.