Rare opportunity to own a beautifully renovated one bedroom with open sky views in the heart of Manhattan's historic Washington Heights. This renovated one bedroom home offers a harmonious blend of classic charm and modern convenience within a well-maintained HDFC coop elevator building with a high income cap.
As you step inside you will notice the high ceilings, spacious living space flooded with light and sky from the oversized north facing windows as well as the warmth of hardwood floors that flow throughout the living and bedroom. The natural light creates an inviting atmosphere perfect for relaxation, working from home and entertaining. The design finishes including the sleek ceiling fans, exposed brick and waterfall kitchen peninsula showcase the timelessness of the recent gut renovation with plenty of room for a sofa, dining table and desk.
The stylish kitchen countertop is made of durable, heat resistant, non porous natural soapstone. The open kitchen allows the perfect flow of light and air in addition to convenient multi functional added counter space and breakfast bar. The full height cabinetry offers abundant storage including a pantry as well as stainless steel appliances and gas stove.
The windowed spa like bathroom offers the pre war charm of original tiling with the convenience of updated lighting and modern fixtures as well as ample medicine cabinet and vanity 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!
The income cap for this property is $180,720 annually. 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.
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7/16/2025 6:00PM - 7:00PM EDT
7/20/2025 11:00AM - 12:00PM EDT
