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The Cliff Dwelling
243 Riverside Drive, Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY 10025

Pre-war Co-op

43 units
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  • 43 residences
  • 12 stories
  • BUILT 1909

The Details About 243 Riverside Drive

Originally built as an apartment hotel in 1914 known as the Cliff Dwelling, 243 Riverside Drive was designed by architect Herman Lee Meader. The building sits on an irregular lot with the majority of apartments facing Riverside Park. Meader was intensely interested in Mayan and Aztec architecture. This influence is seen in the artwork throughout the terra cotta frieze of the building''s facade ...

key features
  • Guarantors allowed
  • Central air
  • Elevators
  • Central laundry room

The Cliff Dwelling Units

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Get to know the Upper West Side

Ever wonder why an incalculable number of creative works are set somewhere between 59th and 110th streets, within Central Park West and the Hudson River? All New York City neighborhoods are created equal, but there’s just something about the Upper West Side. Honestly, it’s all in the details: Iconic architecture, city-defining structures like the Dakota, the San Remo, and the El Dorado. Cultural institutions and historical sites of immense international renown line the streets and avenues. Certainly, having two beloved greenspaces — Central Park and Riverside Park — at its horizontal edges doesn’t hurt the reputation either. All of it and more is why so many New Yorkers choose to call the UWS home. It’s also why, at times, this neighborhood can feel as much an attitude or mindset as it does a physical place.

Upper West Side Neighborhood Guide