Milton Coste

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544 WEST 157 STREET

MN · Washington Heights · New York, NY 10032

Built 1910 8 Floors 40 Units Elevator Apartments
A
99/100
Compliance Score

No open violations on record. Building is in full compliance.

What This Means for Buyers

544 WEST 157 STREET is a mid-size pre-war elevator apartments building with walk-up in Washington Heights. Washington Heights is a well-connected neighborhood known for its dramatic topography and stunning views of the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge. Home to the Cloisters and Fort Tryon Park... Zoned R7-2, this building sits in a medium-density residential allowing mid-rise apartments, typical of established manhattan neighborhoods like the lower east side. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Washington Heights

Washington Heights is a well-connected neighborhood known for its dramatic topography and stunning views of the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge. Home to the Cloisters and Fort Tryon Park, the area offers a unique blend of history and natural beauty. The real estate market is characterized by large, pre-war cooperatives that offer significant space for the price, making it a popular choice for those seeking value and community.

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Compliance & Violations

Clean Compliance Record

This building has no open violations on record with NYC DOB or HPD.

Source: NYC Department of Buildings & HPD (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
R7-2

Medium-density residential allowing mid-rise apartments, typical of established Manhattan neighborhoods like the Lower East Side.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
5.60 / 6.50
Near maximum allowable FAR

Building Details

Owner of Record
544 W 157 ST HDF CORP
Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1910
Last Altered
1988
Floors
8
Total Units
40
Gross Floor Area
42,000 sq ft
Lot Area
7,494 sq ft
Lot Frontage
75 ft
Lot Depth
99.92 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 12
City Council
District 10
School District
6
Police Precinct
33
Fire Company
E084
Sanitation District
12
BBL
1021150011.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Nearby Transit

157 St

0.13 mi away

1

163 St-Amsterdam Av

0.29 mi away

C

Walking distances are approximate. Verify with MTA for current service.

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Nearby Schools

Nearby Schools

Public schools within 0.5 miles

Elementary
P.S. 004 Duke Ellington
Grades PK-5 · 0.17 mi
DOE Profile →
Middle School
I.S. 128 (The Elijah D. Clark JHS)
Grades 6-8 · 0.15 mi
DOE Profile →

Third-party school info: GreatSchools · NYC DOE

School zones and assignments change. Verify current eligibility with NYC DOE directly.

Source: NYC Department of Education (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Questions about school zoning and eligibility? I can help verify current assignment rules. Ask Milton

Frequently Asked Questions about 544 WEST 157 STREET

What kind of building is 544 WEST 157 STREET?
544 WEST 157 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).
When was 544 WEST 157 STREET built?
Built in 1910, 8 floors, 40 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 544 WEST 157 STREET?
40 residential units across 8 floors.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 544 WEST 157 STREET?
Active listing counts are loaded from the REBNY Listing Service in real time. See the Active Listings section above for current availability and price ranges. If no listings appear, there are no units currently on the market through RLS.
What is the average price per square foot at 544 WEST 157 STREET?
Per-square-foot pricing is calculated from closed sale transactions in the Sales History section above. Actual pricing varies by floor, exposure, renovation level, and unit layout. For a current valuation, contact Milton for a building-specific comparable market analysis.
What is the closest subway to 544 WEST 157 STREET?
The closest subway stop is 157 St (1 line), approximately 0.13 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 544 WEST 157 STREET?
The Sales History section above shows closed transactions from the REBNY Listing Service (RLS). For full deed and mortgage history back to 1966, use ACRIS, NYC's official property records system. Learn how to use it in our guide: How to Search NYC Property Records on ACRIS.
Who should I contact about a listing at 544 WEST 157 STREET?
Milton Coste, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker at Keller Williams NYC. Call or text (917) 416-7433, email [email protected], or schedule a consultation online. Milton has represented buyers and sellers across all five boroughs for 25+ years.

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