Would renters recommend 853 Riverside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10032?

67% of tenants who reviewed 853 Riverside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10032 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 853 Riverside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10032?

34% of tenants who reviewed 853 Riverside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10032 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 853 Riverside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10032 have any open violations?

This building has 26 open violations.

In the past year, did any apartments in 853 Riverside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10032 have bedbug infestations?

In the past year, this building had no reports of bedbug infestations.

When was 853 Riverside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10032 built and how many units does it have?

Built in 1920, this building has 54 units and 6 floors.

Has 853 Riverside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10032 had any evictions?

This building has 2 recorded evictions.

Who owns or manages 853 Riverside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10032?

853 Riverside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10032 is owned or managed by Gold River Capital LLC.

Is 853 Riverside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10032 good cause eviction protected?

853 Riverside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10032 is covered by good cause eviction protections.

853 Riverside Drive

Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY 10032

54 units·6 floors·Built in 1920

3.0

3 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

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Cleanliness

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Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

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Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 9 hours ago

Average violations per unit in this building is better than the city average.

Building average0.48Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

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About 853 Riverside Drive

853 Riverside Drive is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 3.0/5 across 3 reviews, with 67% recommending it and 34% approving of the owner. It records 2 evictions, 26 open violations, and 6 litigation cases. Data last updated October 24, 2026. Built in 1920, this 6-floor building at 853 Riverside Drive in Washington Heights, Manhattan has 54 units and is managed by Gold River Capital LLC. Washington Heights is a residential area of Manhattan. As a pre-war building, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. The 1, C, and A subway lines are close by, providing essential transit access along the West Side of Manhattan. This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. This regulatory status limits how much the rent can increase from year to year and gives tenants a right to renew their lease. Renters can review this building's ratings, reviews, and public records here.

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for 853 Riverside Drive highlight mixed experiences. Tenants valued the location, spacious units, and festive decorations during holidays. However, concerns were raised about slow maintenance, bug issues, and laundry room closures. Residents recommended investing in building aesthetics, improving pest control, and enhancing responsiveness to tenant requests. While some approved of the owner, others felt neglected. Despite the drawbacks, some tenants still recommend the building for its convenience and general upkeep, emphasizing the need for more proactive management and upkeep to elevate the overall living experience.

Reviews of 853 Riverside Drive

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Glad to be gone

Pros

Elevator. Laundry in the basement. Love that the building manager decorated for XMas holidays. Company did offer assistance during Pandemic and was very open to negotiating.

Cons

Laundry room was closed due to needing repairs and stayed that way until I had to finally move out. They were not fast about maintenance or competent.

Advice to the owners

You must constantly harass them for answers or things to be taken care of.

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Needs Updating

Pros

Great location, spacious units

Cons

Needs updating, lobby & building exterior warn and lacks curb appeal

Advice to the owners

Put some investment into curb appeal , the lobby needs updating and the base of the building is chipping and an eyesore

Building owners and associates

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David Eshaghpour
3.2(25)
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16 buildings
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Ramon Gualpa
3.0(3)
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1 building
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Gold River Capital Llc
2.6(6)
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2 buildings
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Gold River Capital
3.0(3)
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1 building

David Eshaghpour

3.2(25)

16 buildings

Ramon Gualpa

3.0(3)

1 building

Gold River Capital Llc

2.6(6)

2 buildings

Gold River Capital

3.0(3)

1 building

853 Riverside Drive

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