Historic intellectual hotspot with timeless UWS style
When the writer and political theorist Hannah Arendt moved into 370 Riverside Drive in 1959, she described it in a letter to a friend, as documented in a biography by Samantha Rose Hill, as being “completely quiet” and having “a fantastically beautiful view of the river.” Arendt was also impressed by her unit’s “generous closets,” she wrote. “Huge ones, some of which you can walk right into.” Over six decades later, those same qualities, along with a roster of prominent intellectuals as residents, have maintained the building’s prestige and interest among prospective and current homeowners — in a given year, it’s not uncommon for only one or two units to hit the market. Its Georgian Revival architectural style, with limestone window frames and stone banisters on the penthouses’ wraparound terraces, contributes to the Upper West Side’s historically posh skyline, visible from the four-mile-long park below. From inside, residents can take in the tree-lined Hudson River, and in select units, enjoy a wood-burning fireplace. Grand co-ops like 370 Riverside are no longer built in New York City, making each remaining one worth cherishing.
Enjoy the spaciousness of classic fives and sixes
When 370 Riverside was constructed in the 1920s as an apartment rental building, it was outfitted with two- and three-bedroom units, often called “fives” and “sixes.” (A “classic five” in New York real estate parlance usually refers to a pre-war apartment with five rooms: — two bedrooms, a living room, a formal dining room and a separate kitchen.) Those floor plans have remained in place since the building was converted into a co-op in 1973, except for one studio that was carved out of a penthouse. Two bedrooms are sized from 1,250 to 1,700 square feet, and in addition to including space for a foyer and separate living and dining rooms, many have a secondary service entrance into the galley kitchen. Three bedrooms are up to 1,800 square feet, and as with older New York City residences, these have multiple hallways that contribute to an overall sense of roominess — which is hard to find in Manhattan.
Preserving vintage aesthetics, adding modern conveniences
Depending on when a unit was last renovated, stepping inside can be a walk through interior design history. Some residences retain once high-end details like decorative picture frame wall molding, parquet floors and built-in shelving. Others have been updated with hardwood plank floors, white quartz countertops and washer-dryers — located in the kitchens, which themselves can have a composite of vintage and contemporary finishes. Bathrooms often have old but well-preserved tubs and tiling, and the original USPS mail chutes in the hallways never lose their charm.
A good value for expensive tastes
Units at 370 Riverside start around the same price as those in nearby co-ops of a similar age, but they don’t go as high. Only a few units here have sold above $2 million, while neighboring buildings have had multiple sales above $3 million. Most recently, two bedrooms have sold for between $1 million and $2.3 million, including those on the penthouse floor. Three bedrooms have sold for between $1.5 million and $2.4 million. Common charges can range from around $1.50 to over $2.00 per square foot, and as of 2024, there’s an additional monthly capital contribution requirement of just under $500.
An exquisite view without the bells and whistles
While some amenities have been expanded over time, such as the shared laundry room, the building’s more intriguing feature is the rooftop deck. This common area has weatherproof tables and chairs for residents to use while enjoying unobstructed views of the Hudson River and Riverside Park. The full-time staff includes a live-in resident manager, and kids in the building have their very own shared playroom.
Between two of Manhattan’s greenest parks
This edge of the Upper West Side is designed for appreciating the city’s beauty without sacrificing convenience. Across the street, Riverside Park has some of the prettiest views of the Hudson River and early 20th-century architecture, as well as athletic facilities and a kayak launch. Just east, bars, restaurants and shops — from grocery stores to jazz clubs — line Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue, and a little farther east is Central Park. Columbia University is just north, but students usually skip town during the summer.
Welcome to the west side
The 1 train stops around the corner at 110th Street, serving the west side all the way down to Battery Park at Manhattan’s southern tip. The B and C trains stop about half a mile east, and both Riverside Drive and Broadway have public buses. For drives upstate or downtown, there’s an entrance for the West Side Highway a mile south.
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Low Crime
Crime Score®
3/ 10
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
79/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
93/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100/ 100
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Parks in this Area
West 105th Street Dog Run
2 min walk
Central Park 4 Mile Loop
3 min walk
Straus Park
4 min walk
Trails
Julia Gabriel People's Garden
6 min walk
Trails
Booker T Washington Playground
7 min walk
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Soccer
Riverside Park
9 min walk
Frederick Douglass Playground
11 min walk
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Lafayette Square
13 min walk
West 104th Street Garden
14 min walk
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