33 Riverside Drive
33 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10023
Upper West Side
BBL 1011850001 · BIN 1031018
- Year built
- 1927
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- 143
- Landmark
- Designated
Every recorded sale at this building, 1991–2026
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- 1BR median
- $875K
- Recent range
- $375K – $3M
- Listing discount
- 3.1%
- Recorded transfers
- 145
33 Riverside Drive holds one of the most coveted positions on the Upper West Side: the corner of West 75th Street, directly across from Riverside Park and the Hudson beyond. Completed in 1927 to designs by George F. Pelham — among the most prolific architects of pre-war Manhattan apartment houses — the building is a 17-story pre-war co-op whose western flank looks out over the park to the river, the kind of permanent, unobstructable view that defines the Riverside Drive tier and separates it from the avenue-facing stock to the east.
The building carries genuine cultural history. George and Ira Gershwin lived here, as did the composer Sergei Rachmaninoff — a pedigree that few buildings on the Drive can claim and a piece of the building's enduring identity. But the case for a buyer today is as much practical as historical. This is a full-service co-op with a full-time doorman and a live-in resident manager, and a notably flexible rule set: pets are welcome, pieds-à-terre are permitted, in-unit washer/dryers are allowed, and the board will consider co-purchasing, gifting, and guarantors on a case-by-case basis. For a pre-war building, that combination of park-front position, accommodating policies, and amenities is unusually buyer-friendly.
The location is the anchor. Riverside Park and the Hudson greenway are quite literally across the street, the West 72nd Street retail and restaurant corridor is a short walk south, and the 1/2/3 trains at West 72nd put the rest of the city within easy reach. The pet-friendly policy paired with the park across the street makes the building a natural fit for dog owners.
Architecture and unit composition
The roughly 143 apartments span 17 stories. As a Pelham building on a park-front corner, the exterior is a substantial, well-massed pre-war composition; the interiors deliver the era's essentials — high ceilings, hardwood floors, gracious entry foyers in the larger homes, and the solid masonry construction of the 1920s. Layouts run from one- and two-bedroom homes through larger classic-six and larger family apartments.
The building's defining feature is its western exposure: the river-and-park-facing line carries open, protected views over Riverside Park to the Hudson, the building's principal light-and-view premium. Higher floors amplify it. Condition varies apartment by apartment with renovation history — and because the board permits in-unit washer/dryers, many renovated homes have added laundry alongside the building's central facility.
Building operations
33 Riverside Drive runs as a full-service pre-war cooperative. The staffing model centers on a full-time doorman and a live-in resident manager, with central laundry, bicycle storage, and private storage (offered via a waiting list) rounding out the amenity roster. The rule set sits on the flexible end of the pre-war spectrum: pets are permitted, pieds-à-terre are allowed, in-unit washer/dryers are permitted, and the board considers co-purchasing, gifting, and guarantors case-by-case — provisions that widen the building's appeal to second-home buyers, parents purchasing with children, and financed buyers who need flexibility.
As an established cooperative, the building operates a standard board-approval process for purchases. Because it sits within the West End–Collegiate Historic District Extension, exterior and facade-affecting renovation work goes through landmarks review in addition to board approval.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $12,556/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $7
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.
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 →Management & transfer contacts
- Flip tax
- 2% of the Gross Sales Price
- Sublet policy
- Building Sublet Fee 10% of maintenance year one, 20% year two, 30% year three
- Notable fees
- Processing Fee $700 (buyer); Closing Fee $500
Recent sales
Recent transfers 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 5, 2026 | 5A | 3 BR | $2,999,900 | +0.2% | |
| Feb 12, 2026 | 4D | 1 BA | $375,000 | -5.1% | |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 5D | 1 BR · 1 BA | $760,000 | +2.8% | |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 12C | 1 BR · 1 BA | $1,080,000 | -1.8% | |
| May 22, 2025 | 11G | 2 BR · 1 BA · 1,100 sf | $1,249,000 | $1,135/sf | -3.6% |
| Feb 13, 2025 | PHF | 4 BR · 3.5 BA · 2,000 sf | $4,193,750 | $2,097/sf | -19.3% |
| Nov 14, 2024 | 1D | 1 BR · 1 BA | $770,000 | -3.1% | |
| Sep 12, 2024 | 14B | 1 BR · 1 BA | $1,140,000 | -3.0% |
Market read. $/sf is measured on the latest sales with reliable square footage (2025): a median $1,065/sf 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.
Other recent transfers
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2012 | 11D | $700,000 |
| Oct 14, 2003 | 5E | $475,000 |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 6A | $500,000 |
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 1-01185-0001) 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 on co-ops is not officially recorded, figures shown are approximate.
What to know if you’re buying
This is a board-approved cooperative purchase — expect a full board package, financial review, and interview. The building's appeal is specific and strong: a Pelham pre-war on a park-front corner with protected Hudson views, real cultural history, and an unusually flexible rule set for the era — pets, pieds-à-terre, in-unit washer/dryers, and case-by-case co-purchasing, gifting, and guarantors. Prioritize the western-facing line if the view is the goal; it carries the premium for a reason. Run the financing math early, since the board sets financing limits and post-closing liquidity expectations, and factor in landmarks review for any facade-affecting work. We help buyers read the financials, target the right exposure, and prepare a board package that clears cleanly.
What to know if you’re selling
The selling story writes itself: a park-front Pelham pre-war with protected Hudson views, Gershwin-and-Rachmaninoff history, and a flexible, buyer-friendly rule set. Lead with the view and the position, then with the policies that broaden the buyer pool — pet-friendly, pied-à-terre-friendly, washer/dryers allowed, flexible purchase structures. Price by exposure first: the river-facing line and the interior line belong to different comparable sets. Closing timelines are co-op standard, roughly six to ten weeks through a normal board process.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 33 Riverside Drive, also evaluate these Riverside Drive pre-war co-ops:
- 11 Riverside Drive — park-front Riverside Drive co-op to the south
- 100 Riverside Drive — large Riverside Drive full-service building
- 110 Riverside Drive — Riverside Drive pre-war peer
- 137 Riverside Drive — park-front Riverside Drive co-op
- 173 Riverside Drive — Riverside Drive pre-war building nearby
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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