#RLS20006184, Michael Bakkensen, Listing Office: Bohemia Realty Group LLC

544 W 157th St Unit 1 New York City, NY 10032
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About 544 W 157th St Unit 1
Bring your contractor to create your dream home in this spacious two bedroom located in a well maintained and charming prewar elevator building in the heart of vibrant Washington Heights! Apartment 1 offers a great layout with proper foyer and coat closet leading into a generous living room with oversized windows allowing for plenty of sunlight. The windowed kitchen is located opposite the foyer and offers a washer dryer hookup. Through the elegant arched hallway are both bedrooms, a windowed bathroom and hallway closet. Other features include original crown molding detail throughout and high ceilings. This apartment is located on the parlor level of the building. 544 West 157th Street is a 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 a card operated laundry room with 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 $248,055. The building participates in a high speed cable and internet package for only $75 per month. The 1 train is conveniently located just outside your door (less than 300 feet), the C train at 155th is only 7 mins and access to the BD is also nearby as well as several easily accessible bus lines. Associated grocery is located directly across the street with a Super Food Town two short blocks away. Authentic Dominican, Italian Jamaican and Pubs all located within blocks offering truly New York dining experiences seconds from the apartment! Please email for private showing.
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- MLS Number: RLS20006328
- MLS Name: RLS
- Office Name: Compass
- Office Phone: (212) 913-9058
- Listing Agent: Aubrey Borrell
- Agent Phone: (804) 543-7099
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Nearby schools
6
P.S. 4 Duke Ellington School
Public District KG-5
0.2 mi
•500 W 160th St
4
P.S. 28 Wright Brothers School
Public District PK-5
0.2 mi
•475 W 155th St
4
Whin Music Community Charter School
Public Charter KG-4
0.4 mi
•401 W 164th St Fl ST-4th
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $42,000. The majority of New York City, NY residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
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About 544 W 157th St Unit 1
This home is located at 544 W 157th St Unit 1 in New York City, NY and zip code 10032 in the Washington Heights neighborhood. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 4, 2025 and is currently priced at $425,000.
In March 2025, from all listings sold in New York City, NY there were more than 180 sold above asking price, over 693 sold below and more than 763 were sold right at the asked price. In March 2025 in New York City, NY there were 5.1% more homes for sale than in February. In March 2025, listings were on the market for 143 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $869,492.