The Paterno is a Renaissance Revival landmark in New York City, New York, and a filming location for Enchanted (2007) and Disenchanted (2022). Built in 1910, it was designed by Schwartz & Gross. It is owned by 440 Riverside Owners Corp. (residential cooperative housing corporation).
Location: Morningside Heights, New York City, New York, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Morningside Heights, New York City
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2432, SRC-2433, SRC-7742, SRC-7743, SRC-9077 - Designed by Schwartz & Gross
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2434, SRC-2435, SRC-7744, SRC-7743 - Built in 1910
confidence 95/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-2434, SRC-2433, SRC-7742, SRC-7743, SRC-7745, SRC-9078 - Architectural style: Renaissance Revival
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2434, SRC-2433, SRC-7744 - Historic designation: New York City Historic District (Morningside Heights Historic District)
confidence 85/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2432, SRC-2433, SRC-7744, SRC-7746 - Appeared in Enchanted (movie, 2007)
confidence 80/100 · 7 independent sources · SRC-2434, SRC-2436, SRC-7747, SRC-7748, SRC-9079, SRC-2435, SRC-9912 - Appeared in Disenchanted (movie, 2022)
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-9079, SRC-10514, SRC-2434, SRC-14462, SRC-14558 - Owned by 440 Riverside Owners Corp. (residential cooperative housing corporation) (since 1979)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-13827, SRC-13828, SRC-7743, SRC-13985
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10514 — https://onthesetofnewyork.com/disenchanted.html (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13827 — https://www.bizprofile.net/ny/new-york/440-riverside-owners-corp (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13828 — https://www.cityrealty.com/nyc/morningside-heights/the-paterno-440-riverside-drive/2541 (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13985 — New York Department of State, Division of Corporations — Corporation and Business Entity Database (D (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14462 — ScreenRant — Where Was Disenchanted Filmed? (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14558 — Atlas of Wonders — Where was Disenchanted filmed? (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-2432 — CityLand (Center for New York City Law, New York Law School) — "Morningside Heights Designated" (Tier 2, reported_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2433 — Historic Districts Council — Six to Celebrate: The Paterno (Tier 2, institutional_page; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2434 — Wikipedia — The Paterno (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2435 — Harlem World Magazine — The Paterno And The Colosseum On Riverside Drive In West Harlem, NY, 1909-1910 (Tier 2, reported_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2436 — Movie-Locations.com — Filming Locations for Enchanted (2007), in New York (Tier 3, established_blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7742 — Corcoran: The Paterno, 440 Riverside Drive (Tier 3, listing; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7743 — Highline Residential: The Paterno – 440 Riverside Drive (Tier 3, listing; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7744 — NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, Morningside Heights Historic District Designation Report (LP-2584), 440 Riverside Drive building entry (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7745 — Brownstoner: Paterno, The, 440 Riverside Dr (Tier 2, listing; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7746 — NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission press release: Commission Approves Cathedral of St. John the Divine and Morningside Heights Historic District (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7747 — On the Set of New York: Enchanted Film Locations (Tier 3, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7748 — Bwog (Columbia): A Pilgrimage To 116th And Riverside In Honor Of Enchanted (Tier 3, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9077 — Compass — The Paterno at 440 Riverside Dr building page (Tier 2, real_estate_listing; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9078 — Proposed Morningside Heights Historic District designation report — New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9079 — Find That Location — film & TV location database, "Disenchanted Filming Locations" (Tier 2, location_database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9912 — MovieMaps — Enchanted (2007) Filming Locations (Tier 2, film_location_database; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Disenchanted filmed?
The Paterno, in New York City, New York, is a real-world filming location used for Disenchanted. This property has also appeared on screen in Enchanted.
Where was Enchanted filmed?
The Paterno, in New York City, New York, is a real-world filming location used for Enchanted. This property has also appeared on screen in Disenchanted.
Who designed The Paterno?
The Paterno was designed by Schwartz & Gross.
Where is The Paterno located?
The Paterno is located in New York City, New York.