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$350,000

515 W 143rd St Apt 34

New York, NY, 10031
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2Beds
1Baths
29,520Sqft
$12$/sqft

Listing Notes

Shown by Appointment Only Priced for Quick Sale! All-Cash Buyers Preferred Rare HDFC Renovation Opportunity in Historic Sugar Hill - PRICE REDUCED! Now $350,000 - Rare HDFC Renovation Opportunity at 515 West 143rd Street, Apt. 34 in Historic Sugar Hill - Virtually Staged Photos - Highly motivated seller relocating - this beloved apartment is currently unoccupied and ready for immediate possession. Bring your best offer today for a fast, flexible closing! Major Price Adjustment: Reduced from $409,999 to $350,000 - don't miss this aggressive drop on a prime renovation play! Seize instant equity in the heart of legendary Hamilton Heights/Sugar Hill. This bright, rear-facing 2-bedroom HDFC co-op is located in a pet-friendly, smoke-free 24-unit elevator building featuring charming Art Deco details. With over 12 oversized windows providing consistent northern light, it offers hidden hardwood floors awaiting restoration-a true blank canvas at an exceptional price. Why This is the Ideal Cash Opportunity: - High-Value Upside: Renovation warranted (new floors, kitchen, bath, appliances)-perfect for cash buyers to customize and capture significant equity, as renovated comps in the area command much higher prices. - Your Choice: Move in as is or renovation warranted-tailor it to your timeline and vision. - Streamlined Purchase: All-cash strongly preferred Important Note: Board application and approval necessary (standard HDFC co-op process-buyer must submit package for review and receive board approval prior to closing). Spacious & Well-Lit Layout: - Expansive living room ideal for an open-concept design - Flexible dining area (or home office setup) - Serene primary bedroom with northern views and generous storage - Sunny second bedroom perfect for guests, nursery, or creative space - Large kitchen ready for a modern update - Classic bathroom with deep soaking tub-ideal for spa-inspired upgrades Additional Conveniences: - Nearby full-service laundromat with pickup/delivery (no in-building or in-unit laundry permitted) Prime Location: Just 3 blocks to City College, 2 subway stops to Columbia University. Easy access to 1/A/B/C/D trains and multiple bus lines. Enjoy Harlem's vibrant scene-parks, cafes, cultural hotspots, and more. The seller is eager to move on and flexible on terms for strong cash offers. This rare opportunity at the new reduced price of $350,000 won't last-cash buyers with vision are encouraged to act now. Compare the actual and virtually staged photos, and dream of the possibilities this space holds for you. Schedule your appointment today and submit your strongest offer! HDFC Income Limits (167% of AMI - Updated for 2025/26): Household Size Maximum Income 1 Person $187,110 2 People $213,840 3 People $240,570 4 People $267,300 5 People $288,750 6 People $310,200 7 People $331,485

Market Insights

Below nearby median-98%

$12/sqft vs a nearby median of $589/sqft.

Nearby median$589/sqft
Nearby properties8
Property size29,520 sqft
  • -98% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
  • Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
  • 29,520 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.

Pricing Read

Yardstick fair value$16M$14M$18M · 33% confidence
vs ask $350k−$16M (−4466.6%)

Asking price is about 4466.6% below the fair value — likely to draw competing offers if it's still on market.

$589/sqft median across 4 tight comps × 29,520 sqft= $17M
  • Open Class C HPD violations−$1.04M −6.0%
  • Visible condition issues−$869k −5.0%
  • Transit access+$434k +2.5%
  • Pre-war character+$434k +2.5%
  • Days-on-market gravity−$174k −1.0%
  • Virtually staged−$174k −1.0%
Cumulative NYC adjustments−$1.39M−8.0%

Property Read

FreshnessCurrent market data

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Market Position-98% vs nearby

The asking price per square foot is below the nearby median, which can be worth a closer comp check.

Price MovementInitial price point

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Listing Details

Days on market
90 days
Last price change
No change recorded
Listed
Feb 11, 2026
Photos
12 photos
Property type
coop
Status
for sale
Last sold
Jul 20, 1998 · $6,000

Features & Amenities

Dining RoomPets AllowedUpdated KitchenModern KitchenLarge KitchenElevatorViewsOpen ConceptHardwood FloorsHome OfficeOfficeDenSoaking TubPark

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Building Facts

Year built
1908
Stories
6
Total units
24
Residential units
24
Building area
29,520 sqft
Lot size
7,078 sqft
Land use
Multi-family elevator buildings
Building class
D4

From NYC public records where available.

Price History

May 4, 2026Initial record
$350,000for sale

Public Records

DOB violations20 open

36 total recorded against the building

HPD violations30 open

6 class C (immediately hazardous)

ACRIS documents21

Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file

311 calls (12 mo)37,196

Top: heat/hot water

Top complaint types in ZIP 10031

  • HEAT/HOT WATER7,420
  • Noise - Residential4,683
  • Noise - Street/Sidewalk4,073
  • Illegal Parking3,085
  • UNSANITARY CONDITION1,977

Recent DOB

  • Nov 14, 2025V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE · LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED
  • Feb 5, 2020V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE
  • Oct 25, 2018V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved · E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
  • Feb 7, 2018V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE · AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE

Recent HPD

  • Jun 4, 2025Class 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 HPD S WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BE...
  • Nov 22, 2024Class I · §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITE...
  • Aug 15, 2024Class A · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ESCUTCHEON PLATE AT RISER IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 54, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
  • Aug 15, 2024Class B · § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 54, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Recent Transfers (ACRIS)

  • May 25, 1978DEED

Sourced from NYC Open Data (DOB, HPD, ACRIS). Updated as the city republishes — check the original source for live status.

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