552 Riverside Dr

A six-story prewar co-op completed in 1910, this Riverside Drive building presents classic early-20th-century urban architecture with preserved interior details and modernized systems. Its modest scale contains mostly one-bedroom apartments characterized by high ceilings, original hardwood floors (many with decorative inlays), oversized windows, and period trim such as crown moldings and wide baseboards. Common spaces blend restored historic finishes — a marble lobby and restored hallways — with contemporary additions: an elevator, a furnished roof deck and planted community garden with Hudson River sightlines, a landscaped courtyard, on-site fitness room, central laundry, bike storage, and resident storage lockers. Building operations include a live-in superintendent, video intercom, and flexible co-op policies that accommodate pied-à-terre and various purchase scenarios; pet ownership is allowed on a case-by-case basis. Located directly across from Riverside Park in Morningside Heights near Columbia University, the property sits within walking distance of the 1 train, multiple bus routes, neighborhood groceries, cafes, and the Hudson River bike path, offering a blend of campus energy and residential calm.