790 Riverside Dr

The Riviera at 790 Riverside Drive is a 13-story, Beaux-Arts cooperative completed in 1911 by developers Rouse and Goldstone. The block-long masonry building occupies a prominent stretch of Riverside Drive in the Audubon Terrace historic district and presents classical details, a marble lobby and original pre-war woodwork in many residences. Units range from one- to three-bedroom layouts, many retaining high ceilings, crown moldings, chandeliers, recessed lighting, formal dining rooms, foyer entries and decorative mantles; several apartments include walk-in closets, pantry or maid’s rooms. A mix of gut-renovated sponsor units and well-preserved original homes coexist within the building, offering modern kitchens, marble bathrooms and new mechanical systems alongside restored moldings, oak floors and tiger-oak wainscoting. Common areas and services include a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, porters and handymen, bicycle room, rentable storage lockers and on-site building staff. Exterior amenities comprise a long planted courtyard and private outdoor spaces for select apartments, with some units offering balconies or Juliet balconies. Pet-friendly policies, pied-a-terre and co-purchase allowances make it investor-friendly. The location is one block from the 1 train, close to Riverbank State Park, Fort Washington Park and the Hudson River Greenway, with shuttle service to local markets and easy access to Columbia Medical Center and the George Washington Bridge.