790 Riverside Dr

The Riviera at 790 Riverside Drive is a 13-story, 42-unit cooperative completed in 1911 and executed in a Beaux-Arts masonry idiom by Rouse & Goldstone. The building’s exterior presents period detailing and a formal presence on Riverside Drive; interiors often preserve original prewar elements such as high ceilings, crown moldings, oak and hardwood floors, built-ins and decorative millwork. Units range from one- to three-bedroom layouts, many with oversized windows, separate formal dining rooms, walk-in closets, windowed kitchens or kitchen islands, and occasional private balconies or Juliet balconies. Common spaces include an ornate marble lobby, elevators, a live-in superintendent, and full-time doorman service. Shared amenities comprise on-site laundry, bicycle storage, optional additional storage lockers, and building courtyards. The property is pet friendly and permits co-purchases and parental purchases, with some apartments allowing sublets under specific terms. Street-level access and multiple building entrances include wheelchair-accessible routes. Located between West 156th and 157th Streets in the Audubon Park Historic District, the Riviera sits steps from Riverside Park, Fort Washington Park, the Hudson River Greenway and Riverbank State Park, with excellent transit (1, A, C trains nearby and multiple bus lines) and relatively direct auto connections to the West Side Highway and George Washington Bridge.