544 W 157TH Street #51
About This Property
Welcome home to #51 at 544 West 157th Street, a charming and airy 2BR in the heart of Washington Heights. This meticulously-designed residence boasts a renovated kitchen and bathroom, a spacious living room, and oversized bay windows that flood the space with natural light; large rooms and oak floors add to the comfort and breadth of this home, offering a delightful living experience in a prime location to the lucky new owner. The magnificently redone kitchen comes fully equipped with high-end stainless appliances from Moen, Koehler, Cosmo, and Bosch, maple-finished butcher block countertops and a bonus in-unit high-efficiency Electrolux washing machinefor extra convenience. A cozy built-in breakfast countertop with additional storage maximizes space and a perfect place to start your day with some coffee, tea, toast or all of the above! The primary bedroom provides a peaceful retreat with abundant storage and a perfect reading nook alongside the bay windows, while the second BR welcomes you with northern exposure, offering a versatile space for working-from-home, guest room, nursery, or den. The bathroom features modern fixtures throughout, including a round rain shower head, electric towel warmer with a built-in timer and hand-picked tiling for a spa-like experience at home.
Conveniently located on W. 157th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam, this fiscally sound HDFC building boasts a grand marble entryway, a common laundry room, and bicycle storage. The building's gorgeous fa ade and double door vestibule with video intercom add a layer of sophistication that sets the building apart. Bonus perk: high-speed internet and cable package are available for only $75 monthly! This residence is less than a bock away from the 1 train and within five blocks of the C; multiple bus lines are also easily accessible. Two major grocery stores are within three blocks, and the neighborhood is brimming with green parks, coffee shops, and top-tier restaurants.The property is part of an HDFC with liberal income caps: up to three dependents is $256,760 annually, while it's $299,250 for more than that. Mortgages are welcome, offering flexibility for buyers (80% max).The seller covers the flip tax, structured as 20% of net profit for ownership of 5 years or less, 12% of net profit for ownership of 5-10 years, and 8% of net profit for ownership of 10 years or more. Sublets are allowed after two years of ownership, and pets are warmly welcomed. Contact us today to schedule a private showing!
Price History
Date / Event | Date | Event | Price |
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Feb 25, 2024 | Price Decreased |
$575,000
↓ $20K
(3.4%)
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Price Decreased | |||
Jan 16, 2024 | Listed by Douglas Elliman Real Estate | $595,000 | |
Listed by Douglas Elliman Real Estate | |||
Nov 20, 2018 | No longer available | - | |
No longer available | |||
Nov 19, 2018 | Sold to Paul D Keskeys | $440,000 | |
Sold to Paul D Keskeys | |||
Sep 19, 2018 | In contract | - | |
In contract |
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Comparables
Status
Price/ft²
Listed On
Sold On
Past Sales
Date | Unit | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Price | Closed | Owner | Listed By |
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07/15/2023
|
2 Bed
|
1 Bath
|
-
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$575,000
2 Bed
1 Bath
|
$520,000
-9.57%
12/21/2023
|
Aubrey Borrell
Compass
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||
06/23/2023
|
4 Bed
|
1.5 Bath
|
-
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$649,000
4 Bed
1.5 Bath
|
-
-
|
-
|
Simone White
EMERALD PLAINS REALTY CORP
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|
02/15/2022
|
3 Bed
|
2 Bath
|
1100 ft²
|
$699,000
3 Bed
2 Bath
1100 ft²
|
$699,000
06/21/2022
|
Enjo Cho-Hong
Sothebys International Realty
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||
12/29/2021
|
3 Bed
|
2 Bath
|
-
|
$625,000
3 Bed
2 Bath
|
$615,000
-1.60%
07/06/2022
|
Jamie Heinlein
Compass
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||
12/27/2021
|
1 Bed
|
1 Bath
|
-
|
$250,000
1 Bed
1 Bath
|
$255,000
+2.00%
01/31/2023
|
-
|
Jamey Heinlein
Compass
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|
06/29/2021
|
4 Bed
|
2 Bath
|
-
|
$649,000
4 Bed
2 Bath
|
-
-
|
-
|
Simone White
EMERALD PLAINS REALTY CORP
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|
08/07/2020
|
2 Bed
|
1 Bath
|
800 ft²
|
$650,000
2 Bed
1 Bath
800 ft²
|
$580,000
-10.77%
02/24/2021
|
Sarah Pedersen
Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
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||
08/16/2019
|
2 Bed
|
1 Bath
|
-
|
$460,000
2 Bed
1 Bath
|
$430,000
-6.52%
03/13/2020
|
Sarah Pedersen
Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
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||
09/28/2018
|
2 Bed
|
1 Bath
|
750 ft²
|
$465,000
2 Bed
1 Bath
750 ft²
|
$450,000
-3.23%
12/19/2018
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Vivian Ducat
Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
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||
02/14/2018
|
3 Bed
|
2 Bath
|
1100 ft²
|
$599,900
3 Bed
2 Bath
1100 ft²
|
-
-
|
-
|
Chintan Trivedi
Chintan Trivedi
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|
02/15/2018
|
2 Bed
|
1 Bath
|
-
|
$499,000
2 Bed
1 Bath
|
$440,000
-11.82%
11/19/2018
|
Sarah Pedersen
Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
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||
09/01/2017
|
2 Bed
|
1 Bath
|
-
|
$550,000
2 Bed
1 Bath
|
$420,000
-23.64%
04/10/2018
|
Vivian Ducat
Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
|
||
09/01/2017
|
3 Bed
|
2 Bath
|
-
|
$699,000
3 Bed
2 Bath
|
$625,000
-10.59%
03/12/2018
|
Sarah Pedersen
Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
|
||
01/13/2017
|
3 Bed
|
1 Bath
|
-
|
$572,300
3 Bed
1 Bath
|
$572,500
+0.03%
06/12/2017
|
Vivian Ducat
Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
|
||
07/19/2016
|
2 Bed
|
1 Bath
|
-
|
$515,000
2 Bed
1 Bath
|
$550,000
+6.80%
10/24/2016
|
Rebecca Brooksher
Warburg Realty Partnership Ltd.
|
||
04/22/2015
|
1 Bed
|
1 Bath
|
-
|
$249,000
1 Bed
1 Bath
|
$250,000
+0.40%
07/31/2015
|
Kelly Waters
Compass
|
||
01/02/2015
|
1 Bed
|
1 Bath
|
-
|
$249,000
1 Bed
1 Bath
|
$235,000
-5.62%
06/17/2015
|
-
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ROBERT PAIR
Harlem Lofts, Inc.
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|
08/01/2014
|
2 Bed
|
1 Bath
|
-
|
$250,000
2 Bed
1 Bath
|
$252,000
+0.80%
12/05/2014
|
Norma Maupins
Keller Williams NYC
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||
06/05/2013
|
2 Bed
|
1 Bath
|
850 ft²
|
$250,000
2 Bed
1 Bath
850 ft²
|
-
-
|
-
|
Jose Davila
Sothebys International Realty
|
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