West 79th St Boat Basin on Hudson River | 110 Slips | No Fuel

The 79th Street Boat Basin, a historic marina on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, stands as a testament to New York City’s rich maritime and architectural heritage. Located at 444 W 79th St, this marina has been a cornerstone of Riverside Park since its completion in 1937 as part of the West Side Improvement Project overseen by Robert Moses. Designed by architect Gilmore David Clarke, the basin features a multi-level structure with a rotunda clad in fine-cut stone, supporting a traffic circle and housing a restaurant and underground parking garage.

For decades, the 79th Street Boat Basin has been the only facility in New York City allowing year-round residency on boats, attracting notable figures like Mario Puzo and Frank Sinatra. However, it is currently closed for renovations until 2025, a project funded by the city and FEMA to restore its functional and aesthetic grandeur. This renovation aims to revive the basin’s vibrant community and its unique place in the city’s waterfront history.

Open to public

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Navigation

Current:Strong

Notes

The Hudson River flows at 2+ kts. Be careful entering and leaving the marina at maximum current. Keep an eye on your aft end, especially at low tide, for wakes from commercial traffic. You can lose control and be thrown sideways

Dockage

Average price per day:3.50 USD per foot (2013/07/15)
Total:116
Type:Concrete, Fixed, Floating, T Dock
Dockage depth:30
Accessibility:AC Power 100A, AC Power 30A, AC Power 50A

Notes

Long face dock open to the river. Fixed docks inside along the sides with floating in the middle No reservations, first come first served.$3.50 per linear foot per day for up to 14 days.$42.00per linear foot for stays of 15 to 29 days.$75.00 per linear foot for stays over 29 days.