Perched on the top floor of a beautiful Beaux Arts style elevator building, this one bedroom offers open sky views in the heart of Manhattan's historic Washington Heights. 544 West 157th Street blends classic charm and modern convenience within a well-maintained HDFC coop building with a high income cap. A perfect starter apartment with high ceilings and a spacious living area with room for a dining table and desk - back facing therefore pin drop quiet and flooded with light and sky from the oversized north facing window. The natural light creates an inviting atmosphere perfect for relaxation, working from home and entertaining. The king sized bedroom features a double door closet and modern ceiling fan. Every room in the home is windowed including the kitchen and bath. The kitchen has been partially opened to create a more open concept connecting you to the living space. The spacious windowed bathroom offers the pre war charm of penny tiling with the convenience of updated vanity and storage. The building features a gorgeous façade 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! 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. The income cap for this apartment is $162,764. Please email to schedule a private showing.