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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 544 W 157th St #85
General
- Price: $280,000
- HOA FEE: $660/month
- Status: Active
- Type: Apartment
- Source: REBNY
- MLS ID: RLS20088397
- Updated: Today (5/2/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 3
- Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, High Ceilings
- Appliances: Gas Cooktop
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 1
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed, Common On Floor, Common Area, Laundry Room
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Private Outdoor Space Under 60 Sqft
Location
- County: New York
- Subdivision: Washington Heights
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Multi Family
- Stories/Levels: 8
- Year Built: 1910
- Other Struct. Feat.: Bike Storage, Elevator(s)
Lot Features
- Property View: City
- Lot Dimensions: 75.000000 x 99.920000
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $660
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Property ID: 2115-0011-00544-000-0000085
- Block: 2115
- Lot Number: 11
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Schools
Schools serving 544 W 157th St #85
School District:New York City Geographic School District 06
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ps 28 Wright Brothers 475 West 155th Street, New York, NY 10032 | PK-5 | 0.2 mi |
Community Math and Science Prep 401 West 164th Street, New York, NY 10032 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 544 W 157th St #85
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/02/2026
Listed
$280,000
-48.15%
MLS
6/21/2024
Sold
$540,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 544 W 157th St #85
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$65,330
—
$1,488,150
14%
2025
$65,330
8%
$1,308,690
2%
2024
$60,483
—
$1,286,820
1%
2023
$60,483
3%
$1,278,900
2%
2022
$58,888
6%
$1,254,600
10%
2021
$55,405
5%
$1,142,550
-14%
2020
$52,882
15%
$1,334,250
9%
2019
$46,154
-8%
$1,224,000
-3%
2018
$49,999
-3%
$1,265,400
30%
2017
$51,505
5%
$969,750
4%
2016
$48,895
6%
$930,600
-4%
2016
$46,029
8%
$964,800
8%
2014
$42,428
-5%
$894,600
22%
2013
$44,624
—
$730,350
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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544 W 157th Street #85, New York, NY 10032 (MLS# RLS20088397) is a Apartment property with 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom. 544 W 157th Street #85 is currently listed for $280,000 and was received on May 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 544 W 157th Street #85? Do you have questions about finding other Apartment real estate for sale in New York? You can browse all New York real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

