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513 WEST 157 STREET

MN · Washington Heights · New York, NY 10032

Built 1905 5 Floors 20 Units Walk-Up Apartments
A
99/100
Compliance Score

No open violations on record. Building is in full compliance.

What This Means for Buyers

513 WEST 157 STREET is a boutique pre-war walk-up apartments building with walk-up in Washington Heights. Washington Heights is a well-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... Zoned R7-2, this building sits in a medium-density residential allowing mid-rise apartments, typical of established manhattan neighborhoods like the lower east side. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Washington Heights

Washington Heights is a well-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.

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Compliance & Violations

Clean Compliance Record

This building has no open violations on record with NYC DOB or HPD.

Source: NYC Department of Buildings & HPD (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
R7-2

Medium-density residential allowing mid-rise apartments, typical of established Manhattan neighborhoods like the Lower East Side.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
3.51 / 6.50
46% development potential remaining

Building Details

Owner of Record
513 WEST 157TH STREET HDFC
Physical
Building Class
Walk-Up Apartments (C6)
Land Use
2
Year Built
1905
Last Altered
1986
Floors
5
Total Units
20
Gross Floor Area
17,520 sq ft
Lot Area
4,996 sq ft
Lot Frontage
50 ft
Lot Depth
99.92 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 12
City Council
District 10
School District
6
Police Precinct
33
Fire Company
E084
Sanitation District
12
BBL
1021160045.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Nearby Transit

157 St

345 ft away

1

163 St-Amsterdam Av

0.24 mi away

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Walking distances are approximate. Verify with MTA for current service.

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Nearby Schools

Nearby Schools

Public schools within 0.5 miles

Elementary
P.S. 004 Duke Ellington
Grades PK-5 · 0.16 mi
DOE Profile →
Middle School
I.S. 128 (The Elijah D. Clark JHS)
Grades 6-8 · 0.09 mi
DOE Profile →

Third-party school info: GreatSchools · NYC DOE

School zones and assignments change. Verify current eligibility with NYC DOE directly.

Source: NYC Department of Education (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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