Sold on 4/9/2021 for $580,000
544 W 157TH Street #4
MLS® #RLS10655905
Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
2
Bedrooms
1
Bath
800
Sq. Ft.
1910
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1910)
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Description
Elegant two bedroom convertible 3 bedroom, 5-room HDFC apartment in a grand beaux arts renovated prewar building. Original details restored to their finest form--refinished oak flooring, burnished copper entrance door, french doors, bay windows in the living and separate dining rooms. The kitchen is top of the line--Bertazzoni stove, Liebherr refrigerator as well as a dishwasher. Faces away from the street to the south, and the buildings behind are not right up against it. Apartment is very light and is on a raised first floor. The basement, which has a remodeled and ample laundry and storage for air conditioning is actually on the ground floor .Income caps are extremely high. a buyer with two dependents or less can make $317,000/year. A buyer with more than two dependents can make $404,000/year. Flip tax depends on length of ownership. 5 years or less, 20 % of net profit 10 years 12% of net profit., More than 10 years, 8% of net profit, Elevator building, with a newly renovated and architecturally elegant exterior facade. One building away from the #1 train. 4 blocks from the C train. Convenient to the GWB, three blocks from the Hudson River Bike Path, the Henry Hudson Parkway, and a short walk from Columbia University Medical Center/New York Presbyterian, Yeshiva, Columbia Manhattanville and Morningside Campuses, City College, . Cafes, bars and restaurants have made it north to 157th Street. Citibike stand about to open in the coming months within a block away. Must be primary residence, no other property owned w/i 75 miles.
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About Washington Heights
View All Washington Heights ListingsWashington Heights is a vibrant and culturally rich 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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Price Reduced
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Sold (30 Days)
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Location
544 W 157TH Street #4, Washington Heights, New York County • Near Amsterdam & Bway
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