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SOLD FOR $450,000

· Closed December 29, 2023

557 W 140TH Street #2A
Closed For Sale Co-op

$450,000

$625 per sq ft

557 W 140TH Street #2A

Hamilton Heights, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10924476

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Corcoran Group

3

Bedrooms

1

Bath

720

Sq. Ft.

1910

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 720 sq ft
Year Built 1910
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $673/mo
Neighborhood Hamilton Heights
Floor 2 of 5

Property Highlights

  • Views: City, Park Greenbelt
  • Exposure: East,North,South facing
  • Style: WalkUp architecture

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 7
Baths 1 Full
Floor 2 of 5
View City, Park Greenbelt
Exposure East,North,South
Pets Yes
Year Built 1910
Living Area 720 sq ft
Architectural Style WalkUp
Basement Other
Parcel # 2072-0010-00557-000-000002A
Block/Lot 02072/0010

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Aug 8, 2023 $560,000 -
Price Reduced Aug 8, 2023 $499,000 -10.9%
Currently May 7, 2026 $450,000 -9.8%

Description

TERRIFIC OPPORTUNITY - WELL PRICED & LOW MAINTENANCE!
Incredible opportunity to purchase a beautiful three-bedroom apartment as your perfect starter home or ideal expansion home. This impressive pre-war building has recently been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building is an HDFC building. Apartment 2-A is on the second floor, one easy flight up. The building has a bike room, storage space and is well maintained with strong financials and low maintenance cost per apartment. The apartment must be the buyer's primary residence. You can install W/D and Dishwasher - but you will need a licensed professional to do the work and management approval. The new buyer must meet the income guidelines of 165% AMI. Household income cannot exceed $154,110 for one person, $176,220 for two persons, $198,165 for three persons and $220,110 for four persons at the time of purchase. Apartment 2-A is very bright and in good condition. Hardwood floors throughout, with high ceilings, five free standing large custom-built closets, four high quality ceiling fans, brand new large windows throughout and eat-in kitchen. Parents can gift, pet friendly and great and flexible board. The building is well located with easy access to subways 1, A, B, C, D, as well as buses. It is one block away from Riverbank State Park (there is a swimming pool too). One block from City College campus and Riverbank State Park and a few blocks from Columbia University campus. Excellent choices of restaurants and cafes, bars and shopping and everything you need is near your new home.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Dining Area Smoke Free Building None Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Building Amenities

Green Building

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 15
Stories 5
Style WalkUp

Financial Details

Maintenance $673/mo
Original Price $560,000
Sale Price $450,000
Previous Price $499,000

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

53

Median Asking Price

$785K

Median $/Sqft

$754

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

2

Price Reduced

34%

Sold (30 Days)

2

Median Sale Price

$827K

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/7/26, 12:08 PM EST

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557 W 140TH Street #2A, Hamilton Heights, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1910
Year Built
116 years old
5
Floors
15
Residential Units
R7A
Zoning District
Walk-Up Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $571,500
Land Value: $16,650
Exemptions: $360,105

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 3,747 SF
Building Area: 12,745 SF
Built FAR: 3.4
Allowed FAR: 4

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed monthly maintenance are $673 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom.

The listed interior living area is 720 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1910, making it approximately 116 years old.

This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.

Pet policy requires confirmation with the listing broker.

At the current list price of $450,000 for 720 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $625. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or [email protected]. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10924476
First Listed: 4/10/2023
On Market: 8/8/2023
Price Changed: 8/8/2023
Closed: 12/29/2023
Contract Date: 4/7/2023

Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Group - RICHARD NYMARK

Listing Contact: (917) 656-6095

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