544 WEST 157 STREET · #51
Description
ONLY $805/MONTH IN MAINTENANCE & TAXES — THE LOWEST IN WASHINGTON HEIGHTS. Welcome to Unit 51 at 544 West 157th Street — a bright, turn-key co-op in the heart of Washington Heights where your monthly carrying costs will leave your neighbors speechless. At just $805/month combined maintenance and taxes, this is one of the most affordable-to-own apartments in all of Manhattan. While comparable 2-bedroom co-ops in the neighborhood carry monthly maintenance fees of $1,500 to $2,900+, Unit 51 gives you the same Manhattan address for a fraction of the cost. That's a savings of up to $2,100 every single month — over $25,000 a year back in your pocket. And the savings don't stop there. The building offers an unbeatable bundled WiFi, phone & cable package for just $75/month, plus optional private storage for only $40/month. Your total monthly overhead is almost hard to believe. STEP IN AND STAY — THIS HOME IS TRULY TURN-KEY. Unit 51 has been meticulously maintained and is move-in ready from day one. The kitchen features a brand new double KitchenAid oven and dishwasher — perfect for anyone who loves to cook and entertain. In-unit washer/dryer means no laundry trips. Ever. The flexible second bedroom works beautifully as a guest room, home office, formal dining room, or actual bedroom — you decide how you live. Flooded with natural light throughout, this sun-drenched home feels instantly like home. HDFC — BUT NOT WHAT YOU THINK. This is an HDFC co-op with exceptionally generous terms that set it apart from nearly every other income-restricted building in the city. Don't let the HDFC label fool you — this building was designed for real New Yorkers with real incomes: ✓ Income caps of $279,000–$300,000+ depending on household size — far above typical HDFC limits ✓ NO resale price cap — sell at full market value whenever you're ready ✓ Subletting permitted after just 2 years of ownership ✓ Financing allowed up to 80% FLIP TAX (calculated on net profit only): • 0–5 years of ownership: 20% of net profit • 5–10 years of ownership: 12% of net profit • 10+ years of ownership: 8% of net profit The longer you own, the less you pay. This is a building that rewards commitment. BUILDING FEATURES: ✓ Elevator building ✓ In-unit washer/dryer ✓ Private storage available ($40/month) ✓ WiFi, phone & cable bundle ($75/month) APARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS: ✓ $805/month maintenance & taxes combined ✓ Brand new double KitchenAid oven ✓ Dishwasher ✓ Turn-key & move-in ready ✓ Bright & sun-filled throughout ✓ Flexible 2nd bedroom — office, dining, or bedroom ✓ No resale price cap — full market value freedom ✓ Financing up to 80% permitted ✓ Subletting allowed after 2 years PRIME WASHINGTON HEIGHTS LOCATION: ✓ Steps from the A/C/1 trains ✓ Close to Fort Tryon Park, the Hudson River & GWB ✓ Restaurants, shops & neighborhood amenities at your door This is the rare HDFC that gives you all the benefits of low carrying costs with none of the usual trade-offs. No resale cap. No income trap. No compromises. Asking $615,000. Shown by appointment — schedule your private showing today.
Price history
Every list / cut / contract / sold event we've recorded.
- listedMay 20, 2026$615K-0.6%Listed by Ruffo Realty
- temporarily off marketMay 4, 2026$619K0.0%Temporarily off market
- price decreaseApr 24, 2026$619K-1.6%Price decreased 2%
- price decreaseMar 16, 2026$629K-3.2%Price decreased 3%
- listedFeb 2, 2026$650K+13.0%Listed by Ruffo Realty
- soldJun 24, 2024$575K+6.5%Sold by Douglas Elliman
- closingJun 21, 2024$540K-6.1%Closing record
- in contractApr 25, 2024$575K0.0%In contract
- price decreaseFeb 24, 2024$575K-3.4%Price decreased 3%
- listedJan 16, 2024$595K+32.5%Listed by Douglas Elliman
- soldNov 28, 2018$449K0.0%Sold by Halstead Real Estate
- in contractSep 18, 2018$449K0.0%In contract
- price decreaseAug 24, 2018$449K-2.2%Price decreased 2%
- price decreaseJun 29, 2018$459K-1.3%Price decreased 1%
- price decreaseJun 4, 2018$465K-4.1%Price decreased 4%
- price decreaseApr 11, 2018$485K-2.8%Price decreased 3%
- listedFeb 15, 2018$499KListed by Halstead Real Estate
In-building transactions
Every recorded deed (incl. private + sponsor) for this BBL - actual prices paid.
Open violations + recent permits
DOB / HPD signals for this BBL.
- A(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.Mar 16, 2023
- C§ 27-2005, 2007, 204.1 HMC CODE: ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS .. IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 84, 8th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHMar 1, 2022 · apt 84
- B§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTMar 1, 2022 · apt 1
- B§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTMar 1, 2022 · apt 1
- C§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE .. IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTMar 1, 2022 · apt 1
- C§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE ... AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM EASTFeb 17, 2022
- C§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE AT NORTH SIDE AT 1ST FLOOR PUBLIC HALL LEADING TO WEST YARDFeb 17, 2022
- C§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE AT BOILER ROOM AT BASEMENTFeb 17, 2022
- C§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS , IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 84, 8th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHFeb 19, 2021 · apt 84
- C§27-2005 (E) HMC: PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE TENANTS AT LEAST TWENTY-FOUR HOURS PRIOR TO ESSENTIAL SERVICE INTERRUPTION BY POSTING A NOTICE IN A PROMINENT PLACE WITHIN THE PUBLIC PART OF THE BUILDING AND ON EACH FLOOR OF SUCH BUILDING, WHERE AN OWNER MUST MAKE A REPAIR THAT MAY RESULT IN AN INTERRUPTION OF ESSENTIAL SERVICES SUCH AS UTILITIES(HEAT, HOT WATER, GAS, ELECTRICITY, OR ELEVATOR) THAT IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE FOR MORE THAN TWO HOURS. SAMPLE NOTICE AVAILABLE AT WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD OR AS PROVIDED IN THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION. AT PUBLIC HALLDec 23, 2020
- A§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING AT BULKHEADSep 24, 2019
- A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT CEILING AT BULKHEADSep 24, 2019
- B§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING ; 2 REQUIRED IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 71, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJan 25, 2013 · apt 71
- C§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SCALDING HOT WATER IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 71, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJan 25, 2013 · apt 71
- C§ 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 3; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 0; IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 71, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJan 25, 2013 · apt 71
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