Riverdale is the hilly north-west corner of the Bronx, overlooking the Hudson River north of Spuyten Duyvil and west of Van Cortlandt Park. Its mix of estates, prewar apartment houses and mid-century towers sits among Wave Hill, Riverdale Park and the Henry Hudson Parkway. Metro-North's Hudson Line stops at Riverdale and Spuyten Duyvil, the 1 stops at 231st, 238th and 242nd Streets, and express buses run to Midtown.
Riverdale apartment buildings at a glance
The index currently lists one rental building in Riverdale: Briar Hill, with 806 apartments across 13 floors, completed in 1958.
Other Bronx neighborhoods: Mott Haven, Highbridge. Or browse all Bronx apartment buildings.
Renting in Riverdale
Riverdale, in the northwest corner of the Bronx, feels more like a suburb than part of New York City, with hilly, tree-lined streets, large estates, the gardens of Wave Hill and views over the Hudson to the Palisades. Its apartment stock is a mix of prewar buildings, mid-century towers and co-ops.
Briar Hill, completed in 1958, is the one large rental indexed here: a Glenwood Management complex of 806 apartments on West 246th Street. Residents commute by Metro-North from Riverdale or Spuyten Duyvil, reaching Grand Central in about half an hour, by express bus to Midtown, or on the 1 train. Van Cortlandt Park and Riverdale Park are close by.
The apartment building in Riverdale
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| Building | Address | Apartments | Floors | Built | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briar Hill | 600 W 246th St | 806 | 13 | 1958 | Glenwood Management |
Riverdale apartment buildings: FAQ
How many apartment buildings are listed in Riverdale?
One: Briar Hill at 600 W 246th St, with 806 apartments across 13 floors.