160 Riverside Drive
160 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10024
BBL 1012500001 · BIN 1034003
- Year built
- 1922
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- About 70
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; in the Riverside-West End Historic District
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission records, updated February 2026
- Pied-à-terre
- Permitted
- Pets
- Pets permitted; species and limits not stated
- Washer/dryer
- Permitted
- Maximum financing
- 60% of the purchase price
- Flip tax
- 2% of the purchase price, paid by the seller
- Doorman
- Full-time doorman
Every recorded sale at this building, 2003–2026
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- 3BR median, 2024–2025
- $1.8M
- 2 qualifying sales
- Recent range
- $975K – $2.7M
- Listing discount
- 2.0%
- Recorded transfers
- 43
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160 Riverside Drive is a Neo-Renaissance apartment house on the northeast corner of West 88th Street, designed by Gaetano Ajello for the Paterno & Son Contracting Company — one of the building dynasties that shaped the Riverside and West End prewar landscape. The fifteen-story building is among the taller and more commanding prewar structures on this stretch of the drive, and it sits directly across from Riverside Park and the iconic Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument.
The building's defining architectural gesture is its response to the geography. The Riverside Drive facade is detailed with arched windows running along the seventh and top floors and an unusual angled southwestern corner that gives each floor a distinctive river-facing window — the kind of site-responsive design that gives Riverside Drive its river-facing rhythm. Above the base, the elegant tan-brick midsection rises to a richly articulated top with decorative balconies and terra-cotta enframements.
Set within the protected Riverside–West End Historic District and looking out across Riverside Park to the Hudson, 160 Riverside Drive offers buyers what the drive uniquely provides: river-and-park views from the west-facing lines that depend on floor, authentic 1920s architecture, and a full-service, pet-friendly prewar lifestyle a step from the park.
Architecture and unit composition
The Riverside facade reads in a base, midsection, and top, with arched window heads gathered at the seventh and uppermost floors and decorative balconies tying the composition together. The angled corner produces a single southwestern-facing window on each floor — a coveted exposure for light and river outlook.
The roughly 70 apartments range from gracious one-bedrooms to grand eight-room homes with three bedrooms and three baths totaling around 2,200 square feet. They are arranged in the prewar manner, with high ceilings, arched doorways, hardwood floors, and baseboard, crown, and picture-frame moldings. West-facing apartments capture direct park and river views; corner and upper-floor lines command the building's strongest outlooks. Finish and configuration vary apartment to apartment after a century of ownership and renovation.
Building operations
160 Riverside Drive operates as a full-service, pet-friendly pre-war cooperative with a 24-hour doorman and a live-in superintendent. The amenity roster includes a central laundry room, a bike room, and private storage bins, and washer/dryers are permitted within apartments — a meaningful convenience in a prewar building of this era.
The building's policies are well defined. A 2% flip tax on the sale price is paid by the seller. Financing is capped at 60% of the purchase price — a more conservative posture than many co-ops. Pets are welcome, and pied-à-terre ownership is permitted. Gifting is not allowed, and the building does not permit parents to purchase for a child. As a building within a designated historic district, exterior alterations are subject to landmark review, and the board reviews interior renovation scope with attention to the building's prewar character.
Application and transaction fees
Fees below are from building management's published schedule, as of October 2026. They are shown as published, item by item; no total is added because the total depends on the transaction. Deposits are listed apart from nonrefundable charges.
- Terms
- Equal to 2% of sales price
- Rate
- 2% of the purchase price
- Paid by
- Seller
Source: building management's published schedule, as of October 2026
Purchase
6 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $550 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report FeePer applicant | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $75 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Criminal Background FeePer applicant | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $200 per applicant / adult occupant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Expedite FeeNon-Mandatory | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move-In Fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move-Out Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Sublet
8 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-Out Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $450 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report FeePer applicant | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $75 per applicant. | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Criminal Background FeePer applicant | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $200 per applicant / adult occupant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move-In Fee | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Sublease FeeRecurring | Paid by Shareholder | When Upon approval | Amount Equal to 10% of the monthly rent. | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-Out Deposit | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move-In Deposit | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
Refinance
3 items
Management's “less refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $300 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Management's “more refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $400 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report FeePer applicant | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $75 per applicant. | Refundable Non-refundable |
Management updates its schedule without a public filing. The date is when management last updated the page, not when a rule changed. Confirm the current schedule with management before you apply.
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Financing and purchase requirements
- Maximum financing
- 60% of the purchase priceSource: building management's published schedule, as of October 2026
- Parent buying for an employed child
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of October 2026
- Parent buying for a student child
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of October 2026
Sublet and pied-à-terre policy
A condominium owner leasing a unit and a co-op shareholder subletting are different rules, and a building-wide rule is different from a restriction on one apartment. This is the building's rule; confirm it for the specific apartment.
- Subletting by shareholders
- Not verified
- Pied-à-terre ownership
- PermittedSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
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Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Pets
- Pets permitted; species and limits not statedSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- In-unit washer/dryer
- PermittedSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
Considering an apartment here? Send Corey the listing to confirm the pet and washer/dryer rules for that apartment.
Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Maintenance, per room
- $581 per room a monthMedian of 5 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
Maintenance as recorded with each sale. A co-op's maintenance already covers the building's real estate taxes and the building's own mortgage, if it has one; add your own loan payment for the monthly outlay. A summary of recorded sales, not a current bill; charges change.
Building staffing and amenities
- Doorman
- Full-time doormanSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Live-in superintendent
- YesSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Elevator
- YesSource: NYC Department of City Planning records (PLUTO)
- Amenities noted
- Bike storage, storage, laundry roomSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
Staffing and amenities as our building profile and recent listing records describe them. A feature not listed is not confirmed absent. Outdoor space, parking and some facilities can belong to particular apartments or to a separate owner; confirm access for the specific apartment.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $61,484/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $73
- Modeled exposure split equally across 70 units (the residential count on the city's lot record). Not an assessed amount; co-op shareholders are typically charged by share allocation.
Source: NYC LL84 benchmarking and PLUTO · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
See full Local Law 97 analysis — emissions history, scenarios, methodology →Facade safety — Local Law 11
The latest available filing classified the facade as SWARMP — Safe With A Repair and Maintenance Program: the inspector (QEWI) identified conditions requiring monitoring or repair, with repairs due by the deadline stated in the filing. The scope, timeline, and how the building funds the work are building-specific — we review the filings and board materials for you.
How to read this, and where it comes from
QEWI = Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector — a licensed professional engineer or registered architect who meets DOB’s FISP qualifications and signs the report (the independent expert, not the managing agent).
Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
Management & transfer contacts
- Flip tax
- 2% of sales price
- Sublet policy
- Sublease fee 10% of monthly rent
- Policies and fees
- Max financing 60%; no gifting; parents buying not allowed
Recent sales
Recent transfers at this building, from The Roebling Research Library. Prices are the transfer amounts recorded with the NYC Department of Finance; apartment-level detail is checked against the building’s own file in The Roebling Research Library before publishing.
| Date | Unit | Apartment | Price | PPSF | vs. Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2025 | 12D | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,900,000 | +0.3% | |
| Nov 4, 2025 | 5C | 3 BR · 2 BA · 1,700 sf | $1,575,000 | $926/sf | -4.5% |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 8A | 4 BR · 4 BA | $2,725,000 | +4.8% | |
| Feb 6, 2025 | 4E | 2 BR · 2 BA | $975,000 | -2.0% | |
| Mar 11, 2024 | 2B | 3 BR · 2 BA | $2,050,000 | -10.9% | |
| Aug 25, 2023 | 10D | 2 BR · 2 BA | $2,100,000 | -4.5% | |
| May 31, 2023 | 2A | 4 BR · 4 BA · 2,400 sf | $2,695,000 | $1,123/sf | +0.0% |
| Oct 26, 2022 | 3F | 1 BR · 1 BA · 900 sf | $875,000 | $972/sf | +0.0% |
Market read. $/sf is measured on the latest sales with reliable square footage (2025): a median $940/sf (floor-adjusted) across 1 sale. The building has traded as recently as 2026. Median listing discount 1.7% from the last ask — a recurring negotiation gap worth pricing into any offer or listing strategy.
The retrade record
Lines that have traded more than once in the public record — the building’s appreciation arc, apartment by apartment.
Full closing history with price-per-square-foot over time, the complete retrade record, and every line that has traded.
Sales sourced from NYC Department of Finance recorded transfers (BBL 1-01250-0001). Apartment-level facts (line, condition, asking-price context) curated and cross-verified in The Roebling Research Library. Not all transactions cross-verify with ACRIS records — sponsor and LLC purchases sometimes record at stipulated values rather than market price; square footage on co-ops is not officially recorded, figures shown are approximate.
Closed rents at 160 Riverside Drive, last 36 months
| Size | Leases | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 4 | $5,740 |
4 closed leases, October 2023 to September 2026. Most recent lease July 2024. Based on few leases. Sizes with fewer than 2 leases are not shown. Compiled by The Roebling Team at Compass from closed leases.
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The figures above are the building's closed leases. Enter your apartment and I'll send you what yours would rent for, from comparable leases at 160 Riverside Drive and nearby.
At the recent median sale of $1.74M (4 transfers in the past 24 months, since October 31, 2024), a buyer putting 40% down would pay about $31,138 to close, or 1.8% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $17,375
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- Attorneys, lender, building fees and filings: $13,763
Assumes a resale (the seller pays transfer taxes), a $4,500 attorney fee and a mortgage at the building's 60% financing limit.
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What to know if you’re buying
River-and-park views are the headline. Riverside Park lies across the western outlook, though views depend on floor and position. West-facing and upper-floor lines, plus the angled-corner windows, carry the strongest views and command the clearest premiums.
Washer/dryers are permitted. Confirm the current rules.
Plan for the 60% financing cap. Buyers need at least 40% down — a key budgeting input for this building.
It is pet-friendly and pied-à-terre-friendly. A flexible profile for a prewar Riverside co-op; note that gifting and parent-purchase structures are not permitted.
What to know if you’re selling
The river views and 1920s architecture are the marketing core. Listing copy should foreground the park-and-Hudson outlook, the Neo-Renaissance facade, the angled-corner light, and the in-unit-laundry allowance.
Budget the 2% flip tax. It is paid by the seller on the sale price and should factor into net-proceeds conversations.
Pricing requires apartment-level comparable analysis. With roughly 70 units in mixed configurations, view, floor, exposure, and renovation history drive value more than building averages.
Closing timelines are co-op standard. Plan for roughly 6–10 weeks from contract signing to closing.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 160 Riverside Drive, also evaluate:
- 173 Riverside Drive — nearby Riverside Drive prewar co-op
- 180 Riverside Drive — nearby Riverside Drive prewar peer
- 186 Riverside Drive — nearby Riverside Drive building
- 194 Riverside Drive — nearby Riverside Drive prewar co-op
- 140 Riverside Drive — Riverside Drive prewar peer to the south
More Riverside Drive buildings
- 131 Riverside Drive — 1909 co-op by Neville & Bagge
- 137 Riverside Drive (The Clarendon) — 1906 co-op
- 140 Riverside Drive (The Normandy) — 1939 co-op by Emery Roth
- 173-175 Riverside Drive — 1926 co-op by J.E.R. Carpenter
- 180 Riverside Drive — 1922 co-op by Schwartz & Gross
- 186 Riverside Drive — 1928 co-op by Emery Roth
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, transit, and pricing across Riverside Drive — read The Roebling Team Guide to Riverside Drive.
The full playbook — what goes in the package, how boards read your financials, the interview, and the timeline — plus sample cover, reference, and personal letters you can adapt.
How to read the facts on this page. Items attributed to an offering plan describe the building as it was offered at that filing — unit mix, square footage, the amenity program as planned. They are not a statement about how the building operates today. Tax and compliance figures are sourced separately to current City records and carry their own dates. House rules, staffing and fee policy can change by board resolution without any public filing: treat every policy line here as a starting point for diligence and confirm it with the managing agent. Where this page compares one building or neighborhood to another, that is our analysis of the recorded record — it names the measure, the period and the sample it rests on, and it is an observation about medians rather than a prediction about any particular apartment.
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