Did you know? River House NYC isn’t just any luxury building—it’s the Grand Dame of co-ops, setting the standard for exclusivity in Manhattan!
When it was built in 1931, it had a private yacht dock right on the East River. Imagine commuting by boat!
But that’s not all…
๐น The building’s original apartments were massive, each featuring 12 rooms and at least 6 bathrooms! Talk about space in NYC!
๐น The co-op board is notoriously selective, having allegedly rejected Richard Nixon, Diane Keaton, and even Gloria Vanderbilt—who was denied residency because they disapproved of her "celebrity" status and commercial ventures. Furious, she filed a lawsuit against them! ๐ฒโ๏ธ
๐น The River Club, a private members-only club inside, features a 25-yard swimming pool, tennis court, and squash courts—a true hidden oasis in the city.
๐น The original design included a grand waterfront entrance, but when the FDR Drive was built, it cut off direct river access. Talk about bad city planning! ๐
๐น Past and present residents include Henry Kissinger, Uma Thurman, Barbara Walters, and even a Rockefeller! ๐
Would you want to live in this ultra-exclusive building?
