544 West 157th Street, Unit 85

$299,000
Price
1
Bed
Sq. Ft.
/ Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This updated 1-bedroom unit is a great opportunity to secure your spot on the top floor of a well maintained and restored pre-war elevator building. Wake up to an abundance of natural light from your eastern facing windows. Just a few short steps to transportation and neighborhood amenities in an apartment that offers quiet serenity of no road noise, and no one above you! This is a rare find and excellent value.This updated 1-bedroom unit is a great opportunity to secure your spot on the top floor of a well maintained and restored pre-war elevator building. Wake up to an abundance of natural light from your eastern facing windows. Just a few short steps to transportation and neighborhood amenities in an apartment that offers quiet serenity of no road noise, and no one above you! This is a rare find and excellent value.

Amenities

  • Hardwood Floors
  • Elevator
  • Laundry in Building
  • Window AC can be Installed
  • Northern Exposure
  • Eastern Exposure
  • Custom Closet
  • Central Heating
LISTING UPDATED: 10/28/2025 04:52 PM

Property Details for 544 West 157th Street, Unit 85

StatusActive
Days on Market84
Taxes-
Maintenance$660 / month
Min. Down Pymt10%
Total Rooms3.0
Compass TypeCo-op
MLS TypeCo-Operative
Year Built1910
CountyNew York County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building

544 W 157th St

40 Units8 StoriesBuilt in 1910

Location

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Building Information for 544 West 157th Street, Unit 85

Building/Complex544 W 157th StFloor8Stories8Residences40Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1910Building AgePre-war

Payment Calculator

$2,322 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,662

Property Taxes

$0

Maintenance/Common Charges

$660

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Property History for 544 West 157th Street, Unit 85

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Oct 28, 2025

Price Change

Manual

$299,000
Oct 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$309,000
Jan 14, 2021

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

Aug 28, 2020

Listed (Active)

Manual

$315,000
Apr 10, 2015

Sold

Manual

$249,000
Dec 29, 2014

Contract Signed

Manual

$249,000
Dec 3, 2014

Listed (Active)

Manual

$249,000
Aug 14, 2014

Permanently Off Market

OLR #9719b7b8aa1aefe01753d0ac541dc235397de015

May 12, 2014

Listed (Active)

OLR #9719b7b8aa1aefe01753d0ac541dc235397de015

$249,000
Dec 19, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2007122000006001

$27,073
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/28/2025

Price Change

Manual

$299,000
10/01/2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$309,000
01/14/2021

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

08/28/2020

Listed (Active)

Manual

$315,000
04/10/2015

Sold

Manual

$249,000
12/29/2014

Contract Signed

Manual

$249,000
12/03/2014

Listed (Active)

Manual

$249,000
08/14/2014

Permanently Off Market

OLR #9719b7b8aa1aefe01753d0ac541dc235397de015

05/12/2014

Listed (Active)

OLR #9719b7b8aa1aefe01753d0ac541dc235397de015

$249,000
12/19/2007

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2007122000006001

$27,073

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

Public Records for 544 West 157th Street, Unit 85

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Home Facts
APN1021150011

Schools near 544 West 157th Street, Unit 85

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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544 West 157th Street, Unit 85 is a co-op for sale in Washington Heights. This property was listed for sale on October 1, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $299,000. It has been on the market for a total of 84 days and was last sold on April 10, 2015. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 6. Nearby schools include P.S. 28 Wright Brothers, Ms 319 Marie Teresa and Community Health Academy of the Heights. 544 West 157th Street, Unit 85 is a 1-bed, 1-bath, co-op built in 1910.

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