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Rent/Lease Apartment 155 Riverside Dr
Why Optimal Spaces Tenant Broker
- Lease negotiation: full terms, renewals, expansion options
- Cost analysis, inventory identification, negotiating scope
- Risk mitigation against hidden pitfalls
Cost Savings
- Negotiate 30+ leasing points to prevent hidden costs
- Save 10–15% on total leasing costs
- Save 100–200 hours filtering unviable spaces
- Property access via broker databases and networks (off-market, subleases, future availability)
Alone or With Other Brokers
- Managing agents owe fiduciary duty to landlords, seeking maximum price and terms rather than tenant savings.
- Inherent conflict of interest as most brokers represent landlords
- Risk of weaker terms and overlooked hidden costs
- Heavy workload falls on you while best spaces are missed
155 Riverside Dr Property Overview
| Building Address: | 155 Riverside Dr, New York NY 10024 |
| Zip Code: | 10024 |
| Neighborhood: | Upper West Side |
| Borough: | Manhattan |
| Stories: | 0 |
| Year Built: | 1930 |
| Building Class: | B |
155 Riverside Drive, a significant architectural landmark in Manhattan, was designed by the renowned firm of Schwartz & Gross and constructed between 1910 and 1911. This 12-story building is located at the southeast corner of Riverside Drive and West 88th Street, forming part of the Riverside Drive-West End Historic District.
The structure, built by the Charter Construction Company, is a prime example of Neo-Renaissance architecture, featuring a façade composed of dark red brick, stone, and terra cotta trim. The building's U-shaped design includes a courtyard opening to the south, providing ample natural light and ventilation for its residents.
Originally costing $275,000 to build, the apartments were lavishly designed with spacious rooms and numerous closets. The building's address was chosen to reflect its more impressive location along Riverside Drive, rather than its entrance on West 88th Street.
The Riverside Drive facade is divided into three main sections: a two-story base, an eight-story midsection, and a two-story top, all adorned with decorative architectural elements. This historic building contributes to the district's architectural heritage and is a testament to Manhattan's rich history of residential design.
155 Riverside Drive (AKA 360 West 88th Street)
Building Details
| Address: | 155 Riverside Dr, New York, NY 10024 |
| Neighborhood: | Upper West Side |
| Architects: | Schwartz & Gross |
| Built: | 1910–1911 (completed 1930) |
| Styles: | Neo-Renaissance |
| Materials: | Dark red brick (Flemish bond), stone, terra cotta |
| Stories: | 12 |
| Layout: | U-shaped with south-facing courtyard |
Features
- Original four-over-one and two-over-one wood-framed windows
- Decorative terra cotta cornice with scrolled brackets
- Doorman service available
- Pet-friendly policies (specific restrictions unlisted)
- Terrace access mentioned in some units
Nearby Schools
- PS 166 (Grades K-5, 0.4mi, 8/10 rating)
- MS 250 (Grades 6-8, 0.5mi, 3/10 rating)
- Global Learning Collaborative (Grades 9-12, 0.5mi, 5/10 rating)
Transportation
- Walk Score: 63 (Somewhat Walkable)
- Transit Score: 100 (Rider's Paradise)
155 Riverside Drive offers several building amenities, including:
- Doorman (full-time and part-time)
- Elevator
- Laundry in the building
- Live-in super
- Wheelchair access
155 Riverside Drive is a rental building located in the Upper West Side neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. It was built in 1930 and features 12 stories with 64 units. However, some sources indicate it was built in 1911. The building is classified as an elevator apartment, fireproof without stores. There is no specific information available about office tenants that have rented or leased space here, as the building is primarily residential.
Management for the building is listed as Riverside Syndicate Inc.. Corporate entities like RCR Management Group LLC are associated with addresses nearby but are not confirmed to manage this building specifically. The structure has faced various maintenance issues and complaints, putting it in the riskiest 10% of buildings in the Upper West Side.
- Verizon
- Astound Broadband Powered by RCN
- Spectrum
Transportation & Cross Streets for 155 Riverside Dr
Nearest Subway: 157 St Station (1 train) - 5-min walk
Key Bus Routes: M5, M101, BX6, BX6-SBS near Riverside Dr/W 156 St bus stops
Nearby Subway Lines: 1, A, C, B, D trains via 157 St Station
Primary Cross Streets: W 155th St & Riverside Drive
Secondary Cross Streets: Broadway/W 155th St (4-min walk west)
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RZO Advisory Group Testimonial
To Whom It May Concern:
Steve Sunderland acted as our real estate broker in relocation of this firm's 12,000 square feet of office space. While that may seem like a relatively easy task, given our requirements, it was anything but.
After giving Mr. Sunderland a prospective location radius of onlny three blocks and a request for 75% of the offices to be windowed, he took us to numerous potential locations. Much to our surprise and delight, no visit was ever a waste of our time. Mr. Sunderland knew what he wanted and needed. He never showed us properties that would not work for the firm.
After several weeks of searching, our situation caused us to put our search on hold. It was a couple of years before we resumed. I'm happy to say that Mr. Sunderland picked up with the same enthusiasm he had previously shown.
Even after we had signed our new lease, Mr. Sunderland stayed in touch with us as well as our landlord to be sure that our work letter was adhered to.
If you are looking for commercial space, I could not give Mr. Sunderland a higher recommendation. He was courteous and always professional throughout a long and sometimes difficult process.
If you wish to contact me, please feel free to call at the number above.
Sincerely,
William Zysblat