- Year built
- 1931
- Type
- Condominium
- Units
- 260
- Floors
- 19
- Landmark
- Designated
- Pets
- Cats and dogs permitted
- Flip tax
- None
Every recorded sale at this building, 2006–2026
Price-per-square-foot over time, the line- and floor-premium curves, and every recorded sale.
- Median $/sf
- $1,351
- Listing discount
- 0.4%
- Recorded sales
- 269
- On record
- 2006–2026
230 Riverside Drive is one of the most architecturally distinctive prewar buildings on the Upper West Side's riverfront — a 1931 Gothic Revival tower by Charles H. Lench, rising in red brick and terra-cotta above Riverside Park at the corner of West 95th Street. Above its setback the building erupts into gargoyles, griffins, arcaded windows, and a crenelated crown; inside, an Art Deco lobby with Botticino stone and mosaic floors sets the tone. It was one of the first Riverside Drive buildings erected after the 1929 Multiple Dwelling Law, and it stands today as a contributing building in the Riverside–West End Historic District Extension II.
For buyers, the building's defining feature is the combination of prewar riverfront character with condominium tenure. The stretch of Riverside Drive between 92nd and 96th Streets is dominated by cooperatives; 230 Riverside was a market-rate prewar rental converted to condominium in 2004 by Brack Capital, which makes it a comparatively unusual for-sale option on the Drive — no board interview, financing flexibility, and openness to pied-à-terre, investment, and foreign purchase, in a landmarked building directly across from Riverside Park.
The apartment stock ranges from studios to family-scaled three-bedrooms, and the building's Park-facing western flank delivers direct river and park views. Combined with a full-service staff, a genuine amenity program, and no flip tax, 230 Riverside offers a rare package: prewar Riverside Drive presence with condominium mechanics and value-oriented pricing.
Architecture and unit composition
The residences run from studios and one-bedrooms through larger two- and three-bedroom layouts across the building's nineteen floors. Prewar proportions — high ceilings, generous room sizes, and thick masonry walls — carry throughout; renovation condition varies apartment-to-apartment.
Lench's Gothic Revival exterior is preserved under the historic-district designation, and the western, Park-facing flank of the building captures direct Riverside Park and Hudson River views. Because Riverside Park sits permanently to the west, the river outlook from Park-facing apartments is stable and protected.
Building operations
230 Riverside operates as a full-service prewar condominium with a 24-hour doorman and concierge, a live-in superintendent, a fitness center, a children's playroom, a media/recreation room, a landscaped common courtyard, and bicycle and private storage. The Art Deco lobby has been restored and remains one of the building's signatures. Gas is included in the common charges.
Common charges and property taxes are typical for a full-service prewar condominium; buyers should model the full monthly carry at the apartment level.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $52,151/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $17
Facade safety — Local Law 11
The facade passed its last inspection with no required repairs — nothing to budget for here, and no facade assessment on the horizon for roughly five years.
QEWI = Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector — the licensed engineer the city requires to sign the report (the independent expert, not the managing agent). Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library.
See the full facade history →Recent sales
As a condominium, 230 Riverside Drive is priced per square foot. Recent resale activity has generally cleared in the range typical for a prewar Riverside Drive condominium of this vintage — with studios, one-bedrooms, and larger family units each pricing to their size and floor, and Park-facing apartments commanding the building's premium for their river views. The absence of a flip tax and the 10% minimum-down structure add to the building's accessibility. Pricing varies with floor, exposure, and renovation condition; apartment-level comparable analysis is the correct basis for pricing any specific unit.
Recent closings at this building, curated by The Roebling Team research desk. Apartment-level facts are independently verified before publishing; sale prices reflect the recorded transfer amount at the NYC Department of Finance.
| Date | Unit | Apartment | Price | PPSF | vs. Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | 6E | 1 BR · 1 BA · 628 sf | $840,000 | $1,338/sf | -1.1% |
| May 26, 2026 | 15K | 1 BR · 1 BA · 662 sf | $896,060 | $1,354/sf | +0.1% |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 19L | 1 BR · 1 BA · 845 sf | $1,250,000 | $1,479/sf | -10.4% |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 17J | $575,000 | -0.9% | ||
| Oct 1, 2025 | 3K | 1 BR · 1 BA · 675 sf | $809,000 | $1,199/sf | -4.8% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 18N | 1 BA · 437 sf | $599,000 | $1,371/sf | off-mkt |
| Aug 11, 2025 | 9G | 1 BA · 470 sf | $540,000 | $1,149/sf | -3.4% |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 16A | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,095 sf | $1,600,000 | $1,461/sf | -5.6% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026) cleared a median $1,351/sf across 3 sales. Median listing discount 0.4% 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.
Other recent transfers
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2018 | 180 | $665,995 |
| Aug 27, 2015 | 3J | $553,000 |
| Aug 13, 2014 | 12J | $545,000 |
| Jul 10, 2013 | 5P | $799,000 |
| Oct 18, 2007 | 10N | $839,999 |
| May 16, 2007 | 14O | $840,000 |
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 1-01253-7503) and verified listing data. Apartment-level facts (line, condition, asking-price context) curated and cross-verified by The Roebling Team research desk. Not all transactions cross-verify with ACRIS records — sponsor and LLC purchases sometimes record at stipulated values rather than market price; square footage from recorded condo declarations and offering plans.
What to know if you’re buying
Condominium tenure on Riverside Drive is rare. On a stretch dominated by co-ops, 230 Riverside offers no board interview, financing flexibility, and pied-à-terre and investment openness in a landmarked prewar building.
Park-facing apartments carry the premium. Riverside Park sits permanently to the west; river and park views from the Park-facing flank are protected.
The economics are accessible. No flip tax and a 10% minimum down are favorable relative to peer prewar co-ops; confirm the current terms for your specific line.
It is a landmarked building. Exterior alterations are regulated by the historic-district designation; renovation respects the prewar envelope.
Run the cliff thresholds. Larger units transact above the $2M mansion-tax cliff — run any number through the Mansion Tax Calculator.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with tenure, architecture, and the Park. Condominium mechanics, the Gothic Revival landmark exterior, the restored Art Deco lobby, and direct Riverside Park frontage are the core story.
Price at the apartment level. Building averages blend studios through family units and a wide range of exposures; recent comparables on the specific line and exposure should anchor positioning.
Closing timelines are condo-fast. 30–45 days from contract to closing.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 230 Riverside Drive, also evaluate:
- 222 Riverside Drive — adjacent prewar Riverside Drive condominium
- 210 Riverside Drive — prewar Riverside Drive building nearby
- 275 West 96th Street (The Columbia) — large full-service Upper West Side condominium nearby
- 169 West 95th Street (175W95) — full-service Amsterdam Avenue condominium comp
- 215 West 90th Street (Haroldon Court) — prewar Broadway-corridor condominium comp
The Roebling Team at The 230 Riverside Condominium
The Roebling Team at Compass works the Upper West Side and its Riverside Drive corridor as part of our broader Park-facing Manhattan practice. We publish this building profile because 230 Riverside buyers and sellers deserve building-specific intelligence — architecture, tenure advantage, operational reality, and apartment-level pricing — not generic neighborhood commentary.
If you're considering a purchase or sale at 230 Riverside Drive, a 30-minute consultation is the right starting point.
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, schools, transit, and pricing across Riverside Drive — read The Roebling Team Guide to Riverside Drive.
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