5 Riverside Dr

An iconic 20-story Art Deco cooperative on Riverside Drive, completed in 1937 and designed by Boak & Paris. The building houses primarily two-bedroom layouts alongside one- and larger combined units, many of which retain classic prewar elements such as sunken living rooms, decorative fireplaces, beamed or high ceilings, and herringbone or oak hardwood floors. Interiors frequently feature generous entry galleries, separate dining rooms or dining areas, windowed kitchens, ample closets (including walk-ins and his-and-hers configurations), and built-in cabinetry; many apartments have been comprehensively renovated with modern kitchens and marble-finished baths while preserving original moldings and period detail. Common areas include a recently restored Dorothy Draper–designed marble lobby and elevator banks, a full-time 24-hour doorman, a live-in resident manager/superintendent, central laundry, private storage, and a bike room. The co-op permits pets with board approval, allows in-unit washers/dryers subject to approval, and supports up to 66% financing for purchases; pieds-à-terre, guarantors, and parent co-purchasers are restricted or discouraged per house rules. Located directly across from Riverside Park with wide Hudson River vistas, the building sits two blocks from express and local subway service and within walking distance of major grocery options, Lincoln Center, and neighborhood dining and shopping.