159-00 Riverside Dr W

A mid-century seven-story co-op built in 1941, the River Arts presents a low-rise, garden-forward profile on Riverside Drive. The 13-unit building contains primarily one- and two-bedroom homes laid out with generous foyers, high ceilings and original hardwood floors that have been restored in many apartments. Architecturally modest, the structure emphasizes large window openings and cross exposures that frame Hudson River and leafy garden views rather than overt ornamentation. Common areas are residential in scale: a doorman-staffed lobby, elevators, a two-block landscaped backyard glen with meandering paths and quiet seating areas, and a compact events/party room. Residents also use an on-site gym, 24/7 laundry room, bike storage, storage cages, and an indoor parking garage with low monthly fees. Unit-level allowances include in-unit washer/dryers and one dog per shareholder apartment subject to breed restrictions. Building services include a live-in superintendent and multiple porters, plus a reputation for strong, practical building management and community programs like solar panel installation and composting. Located in Washington Heights’ Audubon Triangle, the building sits steps from the Hudson River Greenway and Fort Washington Park, with easy access to the #1 train and regional roadways. The immediate neighborhood mixes riverfront recreation, independent cafes and markets, and evening options, making the property a quiet residential enclave with direct connections to Manhattan transit and outdoor amenities.