#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.
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Interior: Crown Molding, High Ceilings
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Attached Garage: No
- Heating: Natural Gas
- List Price: $425,000
- HOA Amount: $845
- HOA Frequency: Monthly
- Year Built: 1910
- 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. Typical income of New York City, NY residents is 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
The listing price of 544 W 157th St Unit 1 property is $425,000.
The property 544 W 157th St Unit 1 is a condo located in New York City, New York, 10032.
Active Listing: 544 W 157th St Unit 1 is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 544 W 157th St Unit 1 are: P.S. 4 Duke Ellington School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), P.S. 28 Wright Brothers School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Whin Music Community Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Community Health Academy of The Heights (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), PS Intermediate School 210 21st Century Academy for Community Leadership (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), M.S. 328 Manhattan Middle School for Scientific Inquiry (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), New Heights Academy Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Metropolitan Lighthouse Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
The property at 544 W 157th St Unit 1 has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The sq. ft. of 544 W 157th St Unit 1 is not available (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 544 W 157th St Unit 1 is 1910.
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 April 2025 more than 210 listings in New York City, NY were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 792 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 652 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in New York City, NY increased by 1.7% between March and April 2025. In April 2025 median list price was $870,078 and the average listing age was 131 days.