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· Closed September 18, 2020

849 St Nicholas Avenue #1-D
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Closed For Sale Co-op

$270,000

849 St Nicholas Avenue #1-D

Hamilton Heights, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10623872

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Listing by Compass

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1920

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1920
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $466/mo
Neighborhood Hamilton Heights
Floor 1 of 7

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Climate Control: Window Units
  • Character: Pre-war building (1920)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full
Floor 1 of 7
Cooling Window Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street West 152nd Street/West 153rd Street
Year Built 1920
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 2067/43

Description

Enjoy fantastic closet space and wonderful park-like surroundings in this beautifully maintained one-bedroom, one-bathroom in a historic Hamilton Heights HDFC co-op.


Tall ceilings, hardwood floors and extra-large closets run throughout this appx. 700-square-foot home. Two oversized windows illuminate the spacious living room while a decorative fireplace and handsome trim add a designer touch. In the kitchen, you'll find full-size appliances and tons of cabinet space. The bedroom can easily accommodate a queen-size bed, and the windowed bathroom features a large tub/shower and roomy vanity cabinet.


Built in 1898, 849 Saint Nicholas Avenue is one of three gorgeous Beaux-Arts buildings featuring stunning brick, limestone and terra cotta facades. Situated within the Hamilton Heights/Sugar Hill Northwest Historic District, the buildings were the first elevator apartment buildings in the area at the time. Today, the Housing Development Fund Corporation (HDFC) cooperative offers a bike room, laundry, roof deck, and extremely low $465 monthly maintenance with the following income limits based on family size.


1 person: $89,640 2 people: $102,480 3 people: $115,320 4 people: $128,040 5 people: $138,360


Located in the Hamilton Heights section of Harlem, this area is known as Sugar Hill, where life is sweet. Here, you're surrounded by magnificent historic open space, including Jackie Robinson Park, Highbridge Park, Riverbank State Park and the Hudson River Greenway. Access to transportation is unbeatable with A/C, B/D and 1 trains all within easy reach.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Pantry

Building Information

Stories 7
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $466/mo
Sale Price $270,000

Hamilton Heights is a historic and architecturally stunning section of Harlem, named after Alexander Hamilton. The neighborhood is famous for its grand row houses and the beautiful campus of City College. Residents enjoy proximity to Riverbank State Park and a growing number of cafes and restaurants. The real estate market features a mix of impeccably preserved historic townhouses, value-driven HDFC cooperatives, and modern boutique developments.

Hamilton Heights Live Market Data

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Active Listings

61

Median Asking Price

$620K

Median $/Sqft

$766

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

6

Price Reduced

31%

Sold (30 Days)

2

Median Sale Price

$827K

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849 St Nicholas Avenue #1-D, Hamilton Heights, New York County • Near West 152nd Street/West 153rd Street

MLS® ID: RLS10623872
First Listed: 10/21/2019
Closed: 9/18/2020
Contract Date: 10/22/2019

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Dylan Hoffman

Listing Contact: (646) 431-2260

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