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544 West 157th Street, 85

Washington Heights, Manhattan | Amsterdam Ave & Broadway

3 Rooms1 Bed1 BathCo-op

$280,000
HDFC Income Restrictions
Maintenance$660

Listing Features

  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Penthouse/Top Flr
  • Open Kitchen
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Windowed Kitchen

Outdoor space and views

  • East Exposure
  • North Exposure
  • South Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Video Intercom
  • Bike Storage
  • Elevator
  • Laundry Room

Policies

  • Pets Allowed

Property Description for 544 West 157th Street, 85

Perched on the top floor of a beautiful Beaux Arts style elevator building, this one bedroom offers open sky views in the heart of Manhattan's historic Washington Heights. 544 West 157th Street blends classic charm and modern convenience within a well-maintained HDFC coop building with a high income cap. A perfect starter apartment with high ceilings and a spacious living area with room for a dining table and desk - back facing therefore pin drop quiet and flooded with light and sky from the oversized north facing window. The natural light creates an inviting atmosphere perfect for relaxation, working from home and entertaining. The king sized bedroom features a double door closet and modern ceiling fan. Every room in the home is windowed including the kitchen and bath. The kitchen has been partially opened to create a more open concept connecting you to the living space. The spacious windowed bathroom offers the pre war charm of penny tiling with the convenience of updated vanity and storage. The building features a gorgeous facade 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 laundry room on the lower level of the building which was recently renovated, 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. 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! Reasonable flip tax that de escalates based on the years of ownership, paid by the seller. Please inquire for more specifics. Sublets are allowed after two years of ownership. Pets are welcome. The income cap for this apartment is $162,764. Please email to schedule a private showing.

Listing History for 544 West 157th Street, 85

Now
05/29/2026
Contract Signed by Aubrey Borrell
Compass
05/02/2026
$280,000
Initial Price by Aubrey Borrell
Compass

Building Details for 544 West 157th Street

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeLow-Rise
Service LevelVideo Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1910
Financing Allowed80% [HDFC]
Floors/Apts8/39
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

157 St
0.09 miles
155 St
0.21 miles
163 St-Amsterdam Av
0.26 miles
155 St
0.35 miles

Citi Bike

Amsterdam Ave & W 156 St
0.1 miles
Broadway & W 157 St
0.1 miles

Building Availability

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$339,500
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One Bed in Washington Heights

APPSF
Median
Average
$625
$350,000
$371,615
$612
$362,500
$384,250

Washington Heights | Manhattan

Quick Profile

Washington Heights, a hilly neighborhood on Manhattan’s northern tip known for its affordable apartments, preserved pre-war buildings, and Dominican food. Some would argue that it's a hidden gem and one of Manhattan's last neighborhoods that has retained its culture. The large swath of land is bordered by Inwood to the north along Dyckman Street, by Harlem to the South along 155th Street, by the Harlem River to the east, and the Hudson River to the West. It is the highest natural point on the Island of Manhattan. 

Despite its high residential density, Washington Heights and Inwood have not seen modern housing construction in more than a decade other than relatively small housing units. Midtown Manhattan, Battery Park, TriBeCa, Chelsea, and Hell’s Kitchen, on the other hand, have seen an increase in building. Most of the high rise construction belongs to hospitals such as New York Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center, and educational institutions like Yeshiva University and Boricua College. 

Washington Heights has access to amazing green spaces like The Cloisters, Fort Washington Park, Highbridge Park and Fort Tryon Park. There is no shortage of historical landmarks either. Remember General George Washington set up his camp in Washington Heights during the Revolutionary War. He used the elevated neighborhood to his tactical advantage to spot the Redcoats. As history would have it, his plan didn’t work out so well and the British occupied New York for seven years.  

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OLR ID: 505901