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SOLD FOR $220,000

· Closed June 15, 2017

544 W 156th Street #2W
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Closed For Sale Co-op

$220,000

$293 per sq ft

544 W 156th Street #2W

Washington Heights, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10473321

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Listing by The Corcoran Group

2

Bedrooms

1

Bath

750

Sq. Ft.

1910

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 750 sq ft
Year Built 1910
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $325/mo
Neighborhood Washington Heights
Floor 2 of 5

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North,South,West facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1910)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths 1 Full
Floor 2 of 5
Exposure North,South,West
Pets Yes
Cross Street Amsterdam Avenue & Broadway
Year Built 1910
Living Area 750 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 2114-0021-00544-000-000002W

Description

SOLD/CLOSED Cash ONLY (NO financing available for this unit) and feel free to bring your design ideas and contractor to this great 2 bedroom + den/1 bath apartment situated in Washington Heights in a 2nd floor walk-up (1 flight). This is an Estate sale requiring renovations but the apartment has HUGE potential including a very low maintenance of $325/mo., lots of prewar character, 2 entrances allowing for privacy and a flexible floorplan, hardwood floors, high 9'9" ceilings, approx. 750 sq ft, updated electrical to code, windows in all rooms and you can expose the brick as much as your heart desires. The double windowed kitchen can be designed to accommodate as an Eat-In. (Note: No functioning appliances currently). No W/D allowed in units. This 1910 Prewar HDFC Coop has 10 units, 5 stories, video intercom system, security cameras, double security doors, active coop board and helpful Porter/Super in a very clean, self-managed building with solid financials & NO underlying mortgage or debt. Pets allowed but no laundry or storage available. Not for investors & sublet policy 1 out of every 4 years. The HDFC coop is 165% AMI - Income caps for 2016 are: Household of 1 person is $104,775; 2 = $119,625; 3 = $134,640; 4 =$149,490; 5 = $61,490; 6 = $173,460. Fliptax is 15% of profit on resale. Convenient to 1 & C subways, bus routes, Planet Fitness, Riverbank State Park, & trendy restaurants & neighborhood services.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Eat In Kitchen Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Building Information

Total Units 10
Stories 5
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $325/mo
Sale Price $220,000

Washington Heights is a vibrant, transit-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.

Washington Heights Live Market Data

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Active Listings

61

Median Asking Price

$560K

Median $/Sqft

$682

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

2

Price Reduced

26%

Sold (30 Days)

7

Median Sale Price

$507K

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544 W 156th Street #2W, Washington Heights, New York County • Near Amsterdam Avenue & Broadway

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10473321
First Listed: 3/16/2017
Closed: 6/15/2017
Contract Date: 3/16/2017

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Karen D Shenker

Listing Contact: (917) 721-9836

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