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$149,997

501 W 156th St Apt 22

New York, NY, 10032
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1Beds
1Baths
500Sqft
$300$/sqft

Listing Notes

Own a Manhattan home with just a 10% down payment! Welcome to 501 West 156th Street, Unit 22, a one-bedroom, one-bathroom HDFC cooperative located in the heart of Washington Heights. Situated on the second floor with only one easy flight of stairs, this bright and efficient home offers approximately 450 square feet of comfortable living space. The layout is cozy yet functional, filled with natural light, and perfect for first-time buyers or anyone looking for an affordable way to own in New York City. Financing is simple with only 10% down required, no loan-to-value restrictions, and several banks already familiar with lending in the building. Pets are welcome, making it even easier to feel at home. The location is unbeatable-just steps from the 1 and C trains for quick access to Midtown and Downtown, as well as near the Henry Hudson Parkway and George Washington Bridge for convenient travel. The neighborhood offers supermarkets, local shops, cafes, restaurants, parks, and the famous Hispanic Society Museum & Library right at the end of the block. Income restrictions apply: $98,940 annually for households of one to two people and $113,280 for households of three or more. The flip tax is paid by the seller, and subletting is permitted on a case-by-case basis, while pied-a-terres are not allowed, helping maintain a strong community feel. This is a rare opportunity to own an affordable home in one of Manhattan's most vibrant neighborhoods.

Market Insights

Above nearby median+66%

$300/sqft vs a nearby median of $181/sqft.

Nearby median$181/sqft
Nearby properties4
Property size500 sqft
  • +66% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
  • Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
  • 500 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.

Pricing Read

Yardstick fair value$83k$73k$93k · 17% confidence
vs ask $150k+$67k (+44.7%)

Asking price is about 44.7% above where comps + adjustments land — there is room to negotiate.

$181/sqft median across 2 tight comps × 500 sqft= $91k
  • Open Class C HPD violations−$5k −6.0%
  • Visible condition issues−$5k −5.0%
  • Days-on-market gravity−$3k −3.0%
  • Transit access+$2k +2.5%
  • Pre-war character+$2k +2.5%
Cumulative NYC adjustments−$8k−9.0%

Property Read

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Market Position+66% vs nearby

The property is priced above the nearby median per square foot, so condition, building quality, and exact location need to justify the higher ask.

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Listing Details

Days on market
218 days
Last price change
No change recorded
Listed
Oct 6, 2025
Photos
24 photos
Property type
coop
Status
for sale
Last sold
Aug 2, 1984 · $85,000

Features & Amenities

Security FeaturesPets AllowedBasementSingle StoryLibraryEfficientParkShopping

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Building Facts

Year built
1930
Stories
6
Total units
35
Residential units
32
Building area
30,134 sqft
Lot size
6,617 sqft
Land use
Multi-family walk-up buildings
Building class
C6

From NYC public records where available.

Price History

May 4, 2026Initial record
$149,997for sale

Public Records

DOB violations4 open

38 total recorded against the building

HPD violations86 open

22 class C (immediately hazardous)

ACRIS documents40

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

311 calls (12 mo)37,356

Top: heat/hot water

Top complaint types in ZIP 10032

  • HEAT/HOT WATER6,977
  • Noise - Street/Sidewalk6,758
  • Illegal Parking3,813
  • Noise - Residential2,498
  • UNSANITARY CONDITION1,795

Recent DOB

  • Dec 1, 2024V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · EGRADE-FAILURE TO POST ENERGY GRADE/SCORE NONE
  • Aug 2, 2024V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE · BENCH-FAILURE TO BENCHMARK NONE
  • May 2, 2024V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE · BENCH-FAILURE TO BENCHMARK NONE
  • Jun 30, 2023V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED

Recent HPD

  • May 1, 2026Class B · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 62, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMEN...
  • May 1, 2026Class B · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK ABOVE CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 62, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
  • Apr 29, 2026Class 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...
  • Oct 8, 2025Class C · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 21, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

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

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