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Riverside Church - 490 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10027 - Property report

Also known as: 621 W 120th St

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Property type

Church, Synagogue, Chapel (M1)

Year built

1927

Lot sq. ft.

76,371

General information

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Address
Building name
Riverside Church
Primary address
Riverside Church - 490 Riverside Drive
Alternate address(es)
478-480 Riverside Dr
478-480 RSD
481-497 Riverside Dr
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ZIP code
10027
Neighborhood
Morningside Heights
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
01991-0032

Owner

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Building
Property type
Church, Synagogue, Chapel (M1)
Building sq. ft.
259,640
Building dimensions
123.58 ft x 53 ft
Buildings on lot
3
Stories
19
Year built
1927
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
0
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
453.67 ft x 200 ft
Lot sq. ft.
76,371

Area overview

Walk score
88 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
67 /100.  Bikeable
School district
3
Community district
9
Closest police station
0.34 Miles
Closest fire station
0.41 Miles

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Ownership

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Documents

Sales history for Riverside Church - 490 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10027

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/29/2024 - R
03/18/2024 - D		 Easement
(2024032700980012)		 XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
03/29/2024 - R
03/18/2024 - D		 Sundry Agreement
(2024032700980011)		 XX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
03/29/2024 - R
03/18/2024 - D		 Sundry Miscellaneous
(2024032700980010)		 XX XXXXXXXXX XXX X XXX
03/29/2024 - R
03/18/2024 - D		 Declaration
(2024032700980009)		 XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
03/29/2024 - R
03/18/2024 - D		 Zoning Lot Description
(2024032700980008)		 XX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
03/29/2024 - R
03/18/2024 - D		 Certificate
(2024032700980007)		 XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX
03/27/2024 - R
03/18/2024 - D		 Release
(2024031900589005)		 XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
06/15/2001 - R Sundry Agreement
(1860007703886)
03/12/1986 - R Court Order
(1820000132382)		 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
07/31/1985 - D
07/31/1985 - R		 Deed
(1870000106387)		 XXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for Riverside Church - 490 Riverside Drive, New York, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$78,861,000
Assessed value
$35,487,450

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $76,962,000 $34,632,900 $0 10.848% $3,528,733 $0 n/a
2024/25 $75,834,000 $34,125,300 $0 10.762% $3,522,231 $0 n/a
2023/24 $74,305,000 $33,437,250 $0 10.592% $3,476,212 $0 n/a
2022/23 $70,061,000 $31,527,450 $0 10.646% $3,356,412 $0 n/a
2021/22 $64,270,000 $28,921,500 $0 10.755% $3,110,507 $0 n/a
2020/21 $79,179,000 $35,630,550 $0 10.694% $3,517,580 $0 n/a
2019/20 $76,843,000 $34,579,350 $0 10.537% $3,307,064 $0 n/a
2018/19 $73,838,000 $33,227,100 $0 10.514% $3,126,386 $0 n/a
2017/18 $69,540,000 $31,293,000 $0 10.514% $2,940,352 $0 n/a
2016/17 $66,078,000 $29,735,100 $0 10.574% $2,810,937 $0 n/a
Permits

Permit information for Riverside Church - 490 Riverside Drive, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/11/2025 Alteration
10/22/2025 Alteration
08/12/2025 Alteration
05/01/2025 Alteration
08/21/2024 Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
02/22/2024 Fispnrf-no report and / OR late filing (facade) facade required
12/16/2019 Fisp-facade safety program facade required
04/30/2019 Fispnrf-no report and / OR late filing (facade) facade required

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$729

10.4% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$807

22.4% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$630

-8.1% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Broadway & 116th St at NW Corner
Station lines
1
Distance (miles)
0.235
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Neighbors for Riverside Church - 490 Riverside Drive, New York, NY

2393 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York 26 Edgecombe Ave, New York 141 W 132nd St, New York 119 Edgecombe Ave, New York 853 St Nicholas Ave, New York 521 W 141st St, New York 506 W 148th St, New York 219 W 122nd St, New York 215 W 117th St, New York 151 W 142nd St, New York 1728 Amsterdam Ave, New York 712 St Nicholas Ave, New York 471 W 145th St, New York 481 W 151st St, New York 518 W 134th St, New York 439 W 125th St, New York

Nearby ZIP codes for Riverside Church - 490 Riverside Drive, New York, NY

07010, Bergen County, NJ 07020, Bergen County, NJ 07024, Bergen County, NJ 10024, New York City, NY 10025, New York City, NY 10026, New York City, NY 10028, New York City, NY 10029, New York City, NY 10030, New York City, NY 10031, New York City, NY 10032, New York City, NY 10035, New York City, NY 10037, New York City, NY 10039, New York City, NY 10075, New York City, NY 10115, New York City, NY 10128, New York City, NY 10451, New York City, NY 10452, New York City, NY 10454, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for Riverside Church - 490 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10027?

The development at Riverside Church - 490 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10027 was built in 1927.

What is the total square footage of Riverside Church - 490 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10027?

Riverside Church - 490 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10027 has a total of 259,640 square feet.

What is the assessed value of Riverside Church - 490 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10027?

Riverside Church - 490 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10027 is currently assessed at $35,487,450.

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