52 Riverside Drive
52 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10024
BBL 1011860051 · BIN 1031112
- Year built
- 1926
- Type
- Cooperative
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; in the West End-Collegiate Historic District Extension
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission records, updated February 2026
- Subletting by shareholders
- Permitted with conditions
- Dogs
- Permitted
- Cats
- Not stated
- Maximum financing
- 75% of the purchase price
- Doorman
- Full-time doorman
Every recorded sale at this building, 2000–2024
Price-per-square-foot over time, the line- and floor-premium curves, and every recorded sale.
- Median $/sf, 2024
- $1,183
- floor-adjusted, 3 sales
- Listing discount
- 3.5%
- Recorded sales
- 52
- On record
- 2000–2024
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52 Riverside Drive is one of the most decorative pre-war apartment houses on the Upper West Side — a 1926 neo-classical cooperative whose ornate terra-cotta façade sets it apart even on a boulevard known for architectural ambition. Designed by Deutsch & Schneider for the Thompson Construction Company, it occupies a prized mid-block position between West 77th and West 78th Streets, directly across from Riverside Park and the Hudson.
The richly detailed prewar facade is a visible feature of the building. Inside, the layout philosophy reinforces the sense of a select address: only three apartments per floor across 16 stories, served by two elevators, with actual landing noise and turnover to assess independently. The building converted to cooperative ownership in 1984; confirm current staffing and owner-occupancy information independently.
The Riverside Drive setting is the other half of the appeal. The park and its waterfront paths are steps away, the West Side's commercial spine along Broadway and Amsterdam is a short walk east, and the building enjoys the river light and open western views from the relevant apartment exposures — a combination of nature and access to assess against dated comparable sales rather than assume long-term value retention.
Architecture and unit composition
Deutsch & Schneider designed 52 Riverside Drive in a confident neo-classical manner, distinguished above all by its elaborate terra-cotta ornament — a façade treatment that makes the building one of the most visually rich on the Drive and a contributing structure within the historic district. The masonry construction and period detail have aged into the kind of durable character that pre-war buyers prize.
Inside, the three-per-floor plan includes homes with the gracious proportions of mid-1920s construction: high ceilings, well-defined entry galleries, separate dining rooms in the larger lines, with acoustic performance to assess on site. Several apartments combine to span multiple lines, and the river-facing exposures deliver the open western light and park frontage that define the best Riverside Drive homes. Individual apartments may carry in-unit washer/dryers.
Building operations
52 Riverside Drive runs as a full-service cooperative. A 24-hour doorman attends the entrance and a live-in superintendent oversees the building, supported by a central laundry room, bike storage, and private storage. Two elevators serve the building's 49 homes.
The building is pet-friendly (dogs are permitted), and its position across from Riverside Park — with playgrounds and the waterfront dog runs nearby — makes it a natural fit for pet owners. Financing is permitted up to 75% of the purchase price, and subletting is permitted with conditions; confirm the board's current liquidity and occupancy requirements from its application instructions, and plan for a thorough board process.
Application and transaction fees
Fees below are from building management's published schedule, as of July 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.
Purchase
6 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background check fee to purchase the shares of 52 Riverside Drive Owners Corp.Per applicant | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125 per person | Refundable Not stated |
| Management Processing fee to purchase the shares of 52 Riverside Drive Owners Corp. | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $600 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Other Fees | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount Published separately by management | Refundable Not stated |
| Flip Tax | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount See PDF | Refundable Not stated |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-In Deposit | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Move-Out Deposit | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
Sublet
5 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sublet Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount 2 months maintenance or rent whichever is higher. | Refundable Not stated |
| Consumer Credit Report FeePer applicantRequired | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $125 per person | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Management Administration Fee | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $600 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-Out Deposit | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Move-In Deposit | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
Refinance
1 item
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refinance/Home Equity Application Processing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
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
- 75% of the purchase priceSource: building management's published schedule, as of July 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
- Permitted with conditionsA shareholder may not sublet until having owned the shares for at least one year. Minimum Term: Six Months. Maximum Term: One Year Term. Please be advised: One year extensions are considered by the Board. Shareholders must submit a request for a second year at least 60 days prior to the end of 1st…Source: building management's published schedule, as of July 2026
- Pied-à-terre ownership
- Not verified
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Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Dogs
- PermittedSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Cats
- Not statedThe source permits pets without naming cats.Source: The Roebling Team's building profile
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Not verified
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Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Maintenance, per room
- $864 per room a monthMedian of 5 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
- Maintenance, per square foot
- $2.27 per square foot a monthMedian of 3 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
- $7,429/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $13
- Modeled exposure split equally across 49 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 FISP filing classified the facade as Safe — no repairs were required at that inspection. A filed Safe grade is not a guarantee of current condition: owners still maintain the facade and, where required, observe parapets each year. Future inspection timing (Local Law 49 of 2025 changed the cycle framework from October 1, 2026), repair and any assessment decisions remain building-specific.
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).
Penalties shown are amounts DOB assessed against filings on record across 2005–10 to 2025–30. 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 data last refreshed October 2026.
Management & transfer contacts
- Flip tax
- Yes (see Closing Fees PDF)
- Sublet policy
- Allowed after 1 year ownership; min 6 months, max 1 year term; board interview required; sublet fee 2 months maintenance/rent
- Policies and fees
- Co-op. Max financing 75%. Background check $125/person; mgmt processing $600 non-refundable; move-in/out deposits $500 each; refinance app $500
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2024 | 15A | 3 BR · 3 BA | $3,606,250 | -3.8% | |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 6A | 3 BR · 2.5 BA · 2,300 sf | $2,860,915 | $1,244/sf | -1.3% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | 16A | 3 BR · 2 BA · 2,300 sf | $3,495,000 | $1,520/sf | -9.2% |
| Apr 29, 2024 | 2A | 3 BR · 2.5 BA · 2,300 sf | $2,075,000 | $902/sf | -15.3% |
| Mar 26, 2024 | 7A | 3 BR · 2.5 BA | $2,200,000 | — | |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 15BC | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,350 sf | $995,000 | $737/sf | -5.2% |
| Sep 7, 2022 | 10BC | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,300 sf | $1,320,000 | $1,015/sf | -2.2% |
| Aug 4, 2022 | 1A | 1 BR · 1 BA | $475,000 | -9.5% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2024) cleared a median $1,183/sf (floor-adjusted) across 3 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 3.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2006 | 8A | $1,175,000 |
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 1-01186-0051). 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.
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What to know if you’re buying
This is a full-service, owner-occupied pre-war co-op, so expect a thorough board package and interview and a financing posture geared to primary residents. The building is pet-friendly — a meaningful draw across from Riverside Park. The most prized apartments are the river-facing lines, with their open western light and park views; these come to market infrequently and reward buyers who are ready to move. Model the cooperative's standard closing costs and be prepared to demonstrate the liquidity a Riverside Drive board typically looks for.
What to know if you’re selling
The marketing story here is exceptional: one of the most ornate terra-cotta façades on the Upper West Side, three-per-floor privacy, full-service staffing, and direct Riverside Park frontage. River-facing homes sell on their light and views; all homes benefit from the building's architectural distinction and stable ownership. Pricing leans on the Riverside Drive pre-war cooperative set and on the specific apartment's floor, exposure, and condition. We position each listing against that comparable tier, market the building's architecture as a genuine differentiator, and prepare board-ready buyers.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 52 Riverside Drive, also evaluate these nearby Riverside Drive and Upper West Side cooperatives:
- 54 Riverside Drive — pre-war cooperative on the same stretch
- 67 Riverside Drive — full-service Riverside Drive co-op nearby
- 70 Riverside Drive — established Drive cooperative to the north
- 100 Riverside Drive — distinguished Riverside Drive address
- 37 Riverside Drive — pre-war cooperative to the south
More Riverside Drive buildings
- 22 Riverside Drive — 1930 condominium by Boak & Paris
- 33 Riverside Drive — 1927 co-op by George F. Pelham
- 37 Riverside Drive — 1925 co-op by Schwartz & Gross
- 54 Riverside Drive — 1926 co-op
- 60 Riverside Drive — 1965 co-op by Wechsler & Schimenti
- 67 Riverside Drive — 1907 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.
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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