Building: 173-175 Riverside Drive

173-175 RSD This stately and attractive white brick building was built in 1925 and designed by the architect J.E.R. Carpenter. This Pre War apartment building was converted to a cooperative in the year 1968. There are 2 entrances to the building 173 RSD (on 89th) and 175 RSD (on 90th) on the facade of this 16-story structure are Gothic Revival design elements that showcase high arched windows on the ground level. There are approximately 165 units including several penthouse apartments. All the apartments were built on a grand scale and range in size between 3 and 11 rooms. They are appointed with distinguished architectural details including high ceilings, decorative moldings, hardwood floors, decorative moldings, French doors and gracious oversized formal reception galleries.
Located across the street are Riverside Park and The Soldiers and Sailors Monuments. Accordingly, many of the apartments have gorgeous views.
The building has many amenities including a 24 Hour Doorman, Live-in- Super, Children’s Playroom, Recreation/ Game Room, Exercise Room, Laundry and Storage. Financing is 50% flip tax is 1% till 2011 and 2% after that.

Building description provided by Jeffrey Levitas and Madeline McKenna