Riverview Apartments

A mid-block rectangle of yellow brick frames the entrance to Riverview Apartments. One-bedroom renovations snag most leases here, with stainless upgrades that draw young professionals after a move-in ready feel. Studios rarely sit empty, and the long front stoop doubles as a spot to greet evening deliveries without blocking the doorway.

West 135th hums just south of the 1-train viaduct, making the four-story walk-up an easy pivot between Columbia’s dorms and the grocery rows near Broadway. Traffic carries a steady bass of horns after school let out, and the corner lamp casts sharp white stripes across the sidewalk until the small hours.

Call (212) 862-2220 when an open lease appears; a quick map will pull you to 602 W 135th St, New York, NY 10031. Use this link for directions. The block stays busy at all hours.