244 Riverside Dr

A six-story, early 20th-century prewar cooperative on Riverside Drive, built circa 1900 and configured primarily with studio and one-bedroom layouts. The façade and scale reflect classical Upper West Side townhouse sensibilities rather than contemporary high-rise massing. Units typically feature tall ceilings (often 9–12 feet), oversized or arched windows, hardwood floors, and preserved period moldings alongside renovated kitchens and baths. Common interior elements include entrance foyers, recessed lighting, built-in storage, and eat-in or breakfast-bar kitchens; some apartments have lofted sleeping platforms or private outdoor access such as small terraces or rooftop walk-outs. Building amenities are straightforward and utilitarian: an elevator, live-in superintendent, basement laundry room, bike room, and storage lockers; recent repairs include façade work with assessments through 2026. Ownership rules vary by unit type — many listings are sponsor sales allowing purchase without board interviews and immediate rental rights, while traditional co-op units permit pied-à-terre ownership, limited subletting, co-purchasing, and parent purchases depending on the apartment. Pet policy is restrictive in several units (dogs often prohibited). The location is a defining feature: direct frontage or immediate proximity to Riverside Park, short walks to the 1/2/3 subway lines and local buses, and easy access to neighborhood groceries, cafes, and Columbia University, supporting a pedestrian, bike-friendly Upper West Side lifestyle.