544 West 157th Street, Unit 1

Listed By CompassContract Signed
Listed By CompassContract Signed
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Contract Signed
$399,000
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2 beds

544 West 157th Street, Unit 1, Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY 10032

Building Info: 544 W 157th St, 8 stories, Built 1910

Description

Bring your contractor to create your dream home in this spacious two bedroom located in a well maintained and charming prewar elevator HDFC building with high income cap in the heart of vibrant Washington Heights! This two bedroom home 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...Bring your contractor to create your dream home in this spacious two bedroom located in a well maintained and charming prewar elevator HDFC building with high income cap in the heart of vibrant Washington Heights! This two bedroom home 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.

The building features a gorgeous façade and grand marble entryway with a double secure vestibule and video intercom for your deliveries and guests. Additionally. there are Amazon lockers in the lobby for packages. There is a common laundry room on the lower level of the building which was recently renovated with commercial sized washers and dryers as well as bicycle storage and additional storage available for rent. The building offers a high-speed internet and cable package at a discounted rate. Income cap for one or two individuals with up to two dependents is $248,055.

544 West 157th Street is conveniently located between Broadway and Amsterdam, 1 minute from the 1 train. The C train is 3 short blocks. There are multiple bus lines nearby. There are two major grocery stores located within 3 blocks of the apartment and one located directly across the street from the building on West 157th. The neighborhood is full of green parks, coffee shops and authentic restaurants nearby including newly opened trending restaurants such Wonder directly adjacent to the building - offering multiple award winning restaurants in one!

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Co-opProperty Type
1910Year Built
$845/moMaintenance
Pets welcomePet policy
3% CompensationBuyer's Agent
Last updated: 09/29/2026 10:01 AM
221 days on Market

Amenities

544 West 157th Street, Unit 1

  • Common Garden
  • Crown Mouldings
  • Decorative Mouldings
  • High Ceilings
  • Oversized Windows
  • Elevator
  • Washer / Dryer Hookup
  • Laundry in Building

Location

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Property information

544 West 157th Street, Unit 1

Property Details

  • Min. Down Pymt: 10%
  • Total Rooms: 4.0
  • County: New York County
  • Buyer's Agent Compensation: 3%
  • Compensation Remarks: Seller will pay buyers broker 3% commission

Building Information

  • Building/Complex: 544 W 157th St
  • Stories: 8
  • Residences: 40
  • Pet Policy: Allowed
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Building Age: Pre-war
  • Building Type: Lowrise

Property History

544 West 157th Street, Unit 1

DateEventPrice
Oct 21, 2025

Contract Signed

Manual

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Oct 19, 2025

Contract Out

Manual

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Oct 10, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

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DateEventPrice
10/21/2025

Contract Signed

Manual

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10/19/2025

Contract Out

Manual

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10/10/2025

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

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For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

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This home is within New York City Geographic District # 6.

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