230 Riverside Drive
230 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10025
Upper West Side
BBL 1012537503 · BIN 1034187
- Year built
- 1931
- Type
- Condominium
- Units
- 260
- Floors
- 19
- Landmark
- In a historic district
- Pets
- Cats and dogs permitted
- Flip tax
- None
The 230 Riverside Condominium sales history: 469 recorded sales
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 (floor-adjusted)
- $1,371
- Listing discount
- 0.0%
- Recorded sales
- 469
- On record
- 2006–2026
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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
- Modeled exposure split equally across 259 units (the city tax-lot count). Not an assessed amount; co-op shareholders are typically charged by share allocation.
Source: NYC LL84 benchmarking and PLUTO · The Roebling Research Library. City record last verified September 2026.
See full Local Law 97 analysis — emissions history, scenarios, methodology →Facade safety — Local Law 11
The latest available FISP filing classified the facade as Safe — no repairs were required at that inspection. Facade inspections run on a fixed five-year cycle; future inspection, repair, and any assessment decisions remain building-specific.
How to read this, and where it comes from
QEWI = Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector — the licensed engineer the city requires to sign the report (the independent expert, not the managing agent).
Penalties shown are amounts DOB assessed against filings on record across 2005–10 to 2020–25. The FISP dataset does not record whether they were paid, contested or remain open, so treat the figure as history rather than a current balance and confirm the building’s standing with the managing agent.
Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library. City record last verified September 2026.
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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 2E | 1 BR · 1 BA · 628 sf | $757,500 | $1,206/sf | -1.0% |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 12J | 1 BA · 402 sf | $558,000 | $1,388/sf | -1.2% |
| Aug 5, 2026 | 16M | 1 BA · 410 sf | $522,450 | $1,274/sf | -2.3% |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 5P | 1 BR · 1 BA · 695 sf | $925,000 | $1,331/sf | -7.4% |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 6E | 1 BR · 1 BA · 628 sf | $840,000 | $1,338/sf | -1.1% |
| May 5, 2026 | 15K | 1 BR · 1 BA · 662 sf | $896,060 | $1,354/sf | +0.1% |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 19L | 1 BR · 1 BA · 845 sf | $1,250,000 | $1,479/sf | -10.4% |
| Sep 24, 2025 | 3K | 1 BR · 1 BA · 675 sf | $809,000 | $1,199/sf | -4.8% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026) cleared a median $1,371/sf (floor-adjusted) across 7 sales. Floor-adjusted means each sale is restated to a constant mix of floors, so the figure can differ from the plain median of the sales listed above. Median listing discount 0.0% from the last ask.
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 1-01253-7503). 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 from recorded condo declarations and offering plans.
Closed rents at The 230 Riverside Condominium, last 36 months
| Size | Leases | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 19 | $3,100 |
| 1 bedroom | 9 | $4,000 |
| 2 bedroom | 5 | $6,995 |
| 3 bedroom | 2 | $8,495 |
35 closed leases, October 2023 to September 2026. Most recent lease September 2026. Sizes with fewer than 2 leases are not shown. Compiled by The Roebling Team at Compass from closed leases.
At the recent median sale of $896K (20 sales since 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $33,105 to close, or 3.7% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $0
- Mortgage recording tax: $12,937
- Title insurance: $4,032
- Attorneys, lender, building fees, reserves and filings: $16,136
Assumes a resale (the seller pays transfer taxes), a $4,500 attorney fee and a mortgage on the rest.
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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. The $2M mansion-tax cliff applies; 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
More Riverside Drive buildings
- 210 Riverside Drive — 1910 co-op by Schwartz & Gross
- 214 Riverside Drive (The Chatillion) — 1901 co-op
- 222 Riverside Drive — 1989 condominium by FXCollaborative (Fox & Fowle / FXFOWLE)
- The Peter Stuyvesant (258 Riverside Drive) — 1908 co-op by Rouse & Sloan
- 260 Riverside Drive — 1910 co-op
- The Riverview (264/265 Riverside Drive) — 1908 co-op by George F. Pelham
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, transit, and pricing across Riverside Drive — read The Roebling Team Guide to Riverside Drive.
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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