725 Riverside Drive Unit 9C, New York, NY 10031

$899,000

Some apartments reward the buyer who knows how to look at them. Residence 9C at 725 Riverside Drive is one of them. This 1,174-square-foot condominium has been thoughtfully renovated with a clear point of view — the kind of renovation that reflects an owner who lived here and cared about… Read More how it felt, not a flip executed for the market. The finishes, the fixtures, and the attention to detail tell that story without needing a before photo. The kitchen sets the tone. Smart GE stainless steel appliances, marble countertops, custom cabinetry, a five-burner gas range with convection oven, and an integrated two-seat breakfast nook that manages to feel generous rather than compressed. An in-unit full-size washer and dryer is tucked in cleanly. Nothing in this kitchen feels like an afterthought. Both bathrooms are windowed and marble-finished — a detail that matters more than it sounds in a pre-war building. The primary bath features a rainfall shower. The second offers a classic cast-iron soaking tub. Together they bring a quiet, boutique-hotel sensibility to the everyday — the kind of finish level you don't often find at this price point, in this neighborhood or anywhere near it. The layout rewards a buyer who thinks about how they actually live. Northwestern and western exposures deliver Hudson River and George Washington Bridge views, and the flexible floor plan puts those views where they belong — in the rooms you inhabit during waking hours, not just when you sleep. Five outfitted floor-to-ceiling closets, dark engineered bamboo flooring, and oversized windows complete a home that is at once practical and genuinely pleasurable to be in. 725 Riverside Drive — the Imperator, built in 1912 — is a 74-unit, 11-story Riverside Drive address that has always understood its location. Directly across the street, Riverside Park and the Hudson waterfront become part of your daily rhythm. The 1, A, B, C, and D trains are all within reach. The West Side Highway is within close proximity. The building is investor and pet-friendly, with elevator service, a live-in superintendent, part-time security staff seven days a week, video surveillance, and bike and storage rental available. A parking garage sits two blocks away. Riverside Drive at this price point, renovated to this standard, with these views — it doesn't come around often. The buyers who recognize it first will be the ones who were already paying attention. Read Less

Listing Courtesy of: Gary Martin, Compass, 212-913-9058.

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Days Online

Last Updated

May 30, 2026

Property Type

Apartment

Beds

Full Baths

Year Built

1912

MLS Number

RLS20094477

30 Days Snapshot Of 10031

$1.42M

+261%

(avg) sold price

-66%

home sold

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Building

Entry Level: 9, Features: BikeStorage, Elevators, Living Area Units: SquareFeet, Name: IMPERATOR, Rooms Total: 6, Structure Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

Interior Features: EntranceFoyer, HighCeilings

Lot

Parcel Number: 2096-1056

Property

Property Sub Type: Apartment, View YN: t, View: Panoramic, River

Security Features

Security Features: SecuritySystem, SecurityGuard

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount: $8,880, Tax Block: 02096, Tax Lot: 1056

Windows

Window Features: DoublePaneWindows

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