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· Closed August 3, 2022

544 W 157th Street #3
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Closed For Sale Co-op

$615,000

544 W 157th Street #3

Washington Heights, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10803500

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

3

Bedrooms

2.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1910

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2 full, 1 half
Year Built 1910
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $985/mo
Neighborhood Washington Heights

Property Highlights

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

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 6
Baths 1 Full, 1 Half
Pets Yes
Cross Street Amsterdam Avenue/Broadway
Year Built 1910
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 2115-0011-00544-000-0000003
Block/Lot 2115/11

Description

Bring your contractor and create your dream home in this expansive two bedroom (convertible three) located in a prewar elevator building in the heart of Washington Heights. Apartment 3 offers a flexible layout with plenty of design options to fit your needs. Full of charming original detail including clawfoot tub, transoms, french doors, original moldings, oversized bay windows and brick that can be exposed. 544 West 157th Street is a well-maintained, pet friendly, HDFC co-op with very high income caps for buyers, a recently restored facade with gorgeous copper patina and grand marble entryway. The building offers a double secure vestibule, video intercom and updated basement with spacious, card operated laundry room and commercial size washers and dryers. Co-purchasing is allowed. Sublet after 2 years of occupancy. Income cap for one or two individuals with up to two dependents is $240,700. Close to grocery, banks, gyms, restaurants and parks. The building participates in a high speed cable and internet package for only $75 per month. Please email for private showing.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Building Information

Stories 8
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $985/mo
Sale Price $615,000
Previous Price $625,000

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 #3, Washington Heights, New York County • Near Amsterdam Avenue/Broadway

Floor Plans

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MLS® ID: RLS10803500
First Listed: 12/29/2021
Price Changed: 10/21/2022
Closed: 8/3/2022
Contract Date: 12/29/2021

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Aubrey Borrell

Listing Contact: (804) 543-7099

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