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· Closed April 9, 2021

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Closed For Sale Co-op

$580,000

$725 per sq ft

544 W 157TH Street #4

Washington Heights, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10655905

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Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

2

Bedrooms

1

Bath

800

Sq. Ft.

1910

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 800 sq ft
Year Built 1910
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $846/mo
Neighborhood Washington Heights
Floor 1 of 8

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1910)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths 1 Full
Floor 1 of 8
Pets Yes
Cross Street Amsterdam & Bway
Year Built 1910
Living Area 800 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 2115-0011-00544-000-0000004

Description

Elegant two bedroom convertible 3 bedroom, 5-room HDFC apartment in a grand beaux arts renovated prewar building. Original details restored to their finest form--refinished oak flooring, burnished copper entrance door, french doors, bay windows in the living and separate dining rooms. The kitchen is top of the line--Bertazzoni stove, Liebherr refrigerator as well as a dishwasher. Faces away from the street to the south, and the buildings behind are not right up against it. Apartment is very light and is on a raised first floor. The basement, which has a remodeled and ample laundry and storage for air conditioning is actually on the ground floor .Income caps are extremely high. a buyer with two dependents or less can make $317,000/year. A buyer with more than two dependents can make $404,000/year. Flip tax depends on length of ownership. 5 years or less, 20 % of net profit 10 years 12% of net profit., More than 10 years, 8% of net profit, Elevator building, with a newly renovated and architecturally elegant exterior facade. One building away from the #1 train. 4 blocks from the C train. Convenient to the GWB, three blocks from the Hudson River Bike Path, the Henry Hudson Parkway, and a short walk from Columbia University Medical Center/New York Presbyterian, Yeshiva, Columbia Manhattanville and Morningside Campuses, City College, . Cafes, bars and restaurants have made it north to 157th Street. Citibike stand about to open in the coming months within a block away. Must be primary residence, no other property owned w/i 75 miles.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Building null
Total Units 39
Stories 8
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $846/mo
Original Price $650,000
Sale Price $580,000

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

62

Median Asking Price

$555K

Median $/Sqft

$682

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

3

Price Reduced

27%

Sold (30 Days)

6

Median Sale Price

$465K

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544 W 157TH Street #4, Washington Heights, New York County • Near Amsterdam & Bway

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MLS® ID: RLS10655905
First Listed: 8/6/2020
Price Changed: 4/9/2021
Closed: 4/9/2021
Contract Date: 8/7/2020

Listing Courtesy of Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Sarah Pedersen

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