244 Riverside Dr

A six-story prewar cooperative on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, built in 1900 and composed of twelve mostly studio and one-bedroom residences. The façade and massing reflect early-20th-century townhouse-scale proportions; interiors preserve high ceilings, hardwood floors, moldings, and large, often arched windows that provide abundant natural light. Typical apartments feature eat-in kitchens or breakfast bars, recessed lighting, and built-in storage; some units boast lofted sleeping platforms, exposed brick, or marble baths. Common areas include a laundry room in the basement, bike storage, rentable private storage lockers, and a clean building entry with video intercom security and a live-in superintendent. Services are straightforward rather than concierge-level: building maintenance, trash collection, and a responsive management system. Pet policy is limited (cats permitted; dogs generally prohibited), and ownership rules are flexible—pied-à-terre, gifting, and parents-buying-for-children are allowed with board approval; subletting is permitted under set conditions. Street-level access benefits from frequent local transit (M5 bus out front; 1/2/3 subway lines a few blocks away) and immediate adjacency to Riverside Park, nearby groceries, and neighborhood dining, creating a relaxed, park-oriented urban lifestyle.