2 beds
544 West 157th Street, Unit 1,Ā Washington Heights
Building Info: 544 W 157th St, 8 stories, Built 1910
Est: $3,127/moGet pre-approved

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 faƧade 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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LISTING UPDATED: 07/30/2026 08:10 AM

Property Details for 544 West 157th Street, Unit 1

Days on Market
221
Pet Policy
Allowed
Taxes
-
Maintenance
$845 / month
Min. Down Pymt
10%
Total Rooms
4.0
Property Type
MLS Type
-
Year Built
1910
Buyer's Agent Compensation
3%
Compensation Remarks
Seller will pay buyers broker 3% commission

Amenities

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

Location

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Building Information for 544 West 157th Street, Unit 1

Building/Complex544 W 157th StFloor-Stories8Residences40Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1910Building AgePre-war

Payment Calculator

$3,127 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,282

Property Taxes

$0

Maintenance/Common Charges

$845

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Property History for 544 West 157th Street, Unit 1

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
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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DateEvent & SourcePrice
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.

Schools near 544 West 157th Street, Unit 1

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 6.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 28 Wright Brothers
PublicPK to 5

Ms 319 Marie Teresa
Public6 to 8

Community Health Academy of the Heights
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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