Townhouses at 352 and 353 Riverside Dr.
Why it's listed
Two matching townhouses at 352 and 353 Riverside Drive face the Hudson River side of Manhattan's Upper West Side. Built in 1899-1900 to designs by architect Robert D. Kohn, they are faced in rusticated limestone and red brick, with bowed fronts, deeply recessed entrances, carved cartouches, wrought-iron balconies and copper-trimmed mansard roofs with dormers. Inside No. 352, the entrance hall, curved stair, billiard room, parlor and oak-paneled dining room retain fine woodwork, plaster, and leaded glass in a mix of historical styles. No. 353 was converted to ten apartments in 1935 but keeps its original exterior. The pair was listed for two reasons: they represent the early transformation of Riverside Drive from open land into a wealthy residential neighborhood, and they are among the grandest examples of Beaux-Arts townhouse design on the Upper West Side. They are also among the few large single-family homes still standing on the Drive.
Significance in brief: The houses are significant under Criterion A as examples of the first wave of development on Riverside Drive, when the area became a prestigious residential community. Under Criterion C they are exceptionally fine examples of French-inspired Beaux-Arts design and a notable residential work by architect Robert D. Kohn. They are among a small number of large single-family homes still standing on the Drive.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 05000944, listed September 1, 2005. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 352 and 353 Riverside Dr., New York |
|---|---|
| County | Manhattan |
| Listed | September 1, 2005 |
| Reference number | 05000944 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1899-1900 |
| Architect / builder | Kohn, Robert D. |
| Architectural style | Late 19th & Early 20th Century Revival: Beaux-Arts |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture, Community Planning and Development |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | No. 352 survives almost entirely intact inside and out; No. 353 was converted to ten apartments in 1935 and keeps its exterior integrity. Current use is single and multiple dwelling. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.80320, -73.96913 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 05000944.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q137220423
- This listing as JSON
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