870 West 181st Street, Unit 2A
Description
This well-appointed home enjoys private access before entering the main lobby plus one-way privacy windows that completely block visibility from the street while allowing full light and views from within the apartment. These features are absolute game-changers.
The living room is huge at nearly 14 ft wide, providing optimal flexibility for any lifestyle. There is plenty of room for a proper dining area, home office area and comfy lounging as well.
Meal prep is...RARE ONE BEDROOM WITH PRIVATE ENTRANCE
This well-appointed home enjoys private access before entering the main lobby plus one-way privacy windows that completely block visibility from the street while allowing full light and views from within the apartment. These features are absolute game-changers.
The living room is huge at nearly 14 ft wide, providing optimal flexibility for any lifestyle. There is plenty of room for a proper dining area, home office area and comfy lounging as well.
Meal prep is a pleasure in the large, renovated kitchen which offers ample cabinetry and open shelving, granite counters, full-sized appliances plus a dining counter with 4 stools. The oversized window delivers southern light and plenty of greenery as a pleasant backdrop to this lovely workspace.
The bathroom has been tastefully gut renovated featuring floor to ceiling over-sized white subway tiles with a black tile accent border, new tank toilet, new sink and vanity and wonderful new soaking tub….the perfect place to unwind at the end of the day.
The generous bedroom is quietly nestled away from it all and wrapped in pretty greenery and natural light.
Other details throughout are freshly plastered and painted walls, hard wood floors, 3 over-sized closets, new ceiling fans/lighting, high ceilings AND the added bonus of having no neighbor below!!
The West Gate House is a well-run Co-operative situated in the heart of Hudson Heights mere steps from the mighty Hudson River. This pet-friendly Co-op offers two garden courtyards for residents to enjoy, a live-in Super, Porter, private storage, bike storage, two central laundry rooms and Butterfly MX Intercom system to securely monitor all guests and deliveries.
You will love living in Manhattan's most bucolic neighborhood with beautiful Fort Tryon Park, the Cloisters, easy access to tennis courts and bicycling trails along the Hudson River and the Little Red Lighthouse plus the most breathtaking vistas on the island. Nearby are cafes, restaurants and charming spots to market, groom the pets or pamper yourself with a facial or Pilates class. The George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal, just a few blocks away, has undergone a full transformation resulting in 120,000 sf of retail space. Also nearby are the #1 train, M4 & M98 buses plus the A express which gets you to midtown in just 20 minutes. Make this rare and special home yours… for years to come.
Note: There is an assessment of $105.60/mo through 2027 for Capital Improvements.
Amenities
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Elevator
- Laundry in Building
- Dishwasher
- Total Renovation
- Renovated Bath
- Renovated Kitchen
Property Details for 870 West 181st Street, Unit 2A
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 65 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $915 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 10% |
| Total Rooms | 3.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | Co-op |
| Year Built | 1923 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
West Gate House
Location
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Building Information for 870 West 181st Street, Unit 2A
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Property Information for 870 West 181st Street, Unit 2A
- Subdivision Name: Washington Heights
- Stories Total: 6
- Garage Spaces: 0.0
- Tax Lot: 0170
- Tax Block: 02177
- Flip Tax Type: Percent
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Flip Tax: $30
- Building Tax Lot: 0170
- Tax Abatement Comments: Tax credit or assessment that normally occurs in June/July.
- Tax Abatement Expiration Year: 2025.0
- Tax Abatement YN: true
- Garage: No
- Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
- Building Area Total: 63600.0
- Building Area Units: SquareFeet
- Lot Size Dimensions: 107.5 x 122.08
- Living Area Units: SquareFeet
- Building Features: Elevators
- Building Laundry Features: CommonArea
- Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
- New Development: No
- Sponsor Unit: No
- Certificate Of Occupancy: No
- Common Interest: StockCooperative
- Number Of Shares: 60
- New Construction: No
- Structure Type: None
- Property Condition: Excellent
- Fireplace: No
- Furnished: Unfurnished
- Laundry Features: LaundryRoom
- ElevatorsTotal: 2
- Number Of Units Total: 61
- Pets Allowed: UnitYes
- Attendance Type: None
Property History for 870 West 181st Street, Unit 2A
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2025 | Sold Manual | $375,000 |
| 12/09/2025 | $375,000 +7.0% / yr | |
| 09/13/2025 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 07/09/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $375,000 |
| 06/30/2025 | Permanently Off Market RLS RESO #RLS20015095 | $375,000 |
| 04/08/2025 | Listed (Active) RLS RESO #RLS20015095 | $395,000 |
| 02/09/2023 | $310,000 +1.6% / yr | |
| 08/10/2022 | $349,000 | |
| 08/23/2021 | $349,000 | |
| 10/12/2010 | Permanently Off Market RealPlus #55c31344b76d7778924d2f83cbfe52d18ef04e43 | $299,000 |
| 08/01/2010 | Temporarily Off Market RealPlus #55c31344b76d7778924d2f83cbfe52d18ef04e43 | $299,000 |
| 07/28/2010 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #55c31344b76d7778924d2f83cbfe52d18ef04e43 | $299,000 |
| 07/14/2010 | Temporarily Off Market RealPlus #55c31344b76d7778924d2f83cbfe52d18ef04e43 | $299,000 |
| 05/19/2010 | Price Change RealPlus #55c31344b76d7778924d2f83cbfe52d18ef04e43 | $299,000 |
| 04/26/2010 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #55c31344b76d7778924d2f83cbfe52d18ef04e43 | $314,000 |
| 09/22/2006 | $239,623 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 870 West 181st Street, Unit 2A
Schools near 870 West 181st Street, Unit 2A
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | PK to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 173 PublicPK to 5 | ||
Ms 319 Marie Teresa Public6 to 8 | ||
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School PublicPK to 12 | ||
Ms 324 Patria Mirabal Public6 to 8 |
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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