544 W 157TH Street #71
MLS® #RLS10498241
Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
2
Bedrooms
1
Bath
750
Sq. Ft.
1910
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: North,South facing
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1910)
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Description
High floor, large rooms, original well-preserved oak parquet floors, eat-in kitchen in a split two bedroom with good light in Washington Heights. Apt is in a fiscally-sound, well-maintained HDFC with a marble lobby, live-in super, laundry and bike room. Mortgages OK and most banks will loan here. Liberal income caps are based on a formula and not AMI. For up to 3 dependents, household income up to $242,352 annually, more than 3 dependents, $282,744. You could move in as is- or enjoy a blank canvas ripe for renovation.W/D allowed in unit if properly installed. Convenient: one building away from the #1 train, 4 blocks from the C train, 8 blocks from Columbia Medical Center and New York Presbyterian Hospital, close to the George Washington Bridge (a sliver of which you can see out the window of the apartment) , Hudson River pathway, close to City College, Yeshiva, and the two main Columbia campuses, Manhattanville and Morningside. Buses to the East Side .Flip tax paid by seller: Owning for 5 years or less 20 %; owning for 5-10 years 12% and owning for 10 years or more: 8%. 20 percent cash down payment required for purchase.
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About Washington Heights
View All Washington Heights ListingsWashington 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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Median Asking Price
$555K
Median $/Sqft
$682
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
4
Price Reduced
27%
Sold (30 Days)
7
Median Sale Price
$507K
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Location
544 W 157TH Street #71, Washington Heights, New York County • Near Amsterdam & Bway
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Listing Courtesy of Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Vivian Ducat
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