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Back to the listing1-bedroom apartment for sale in Tremont
495 E 178th St Apt 1E, Tremont, Bronx, New York, NY, 10457
- Size
- 750 ft² (69.7 m²)
- Available
- Now
- Year built
- 1941: Building details
About this home
Apartment for sale in Tremont, Bronx: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 750 ft². Asking price $99,800. Built in 1941.
From the original listing · Realtor.comShowHide
Welcome to this HDFC cooperative apartment, offering a rare opportunity to customize a classic Bronx retreat. This one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit retains much of its original character, providing a blank canvas with period-specific details awaiting your vision. Step into a spacious living area bathed in abundant natural light streaming through large windows. The room's standout feature is its beautiful, original hardwood flooring with elegant herringbone parquet and plank patterns. This space is defined by its distinct original details, including elegant arched entryways and a charming built-in arched bookshelf niche in the hallway, adding unique style and practical display space. The windowed kitchen, with its original hardwood flooring, features older, functional oak cabinetry that offers ample storage. It includes a white gas range stove and a standard sink area. The bathroom retains its authentic vintage 1940s-style yellow square tiles with black bullnose trim. It includes a simple, classic toilet, a standard older sink, and a large framed mirror with integral vintage lighting. The existing tub and shower area feature temporary protective panels and visible taping, indicating a space primed for a full, modern renovation. Natural light floods the entire apartment through multiple windows, showcasing the unit's original details and charming layout. While currently in its original state and needing a complete update, the unique period features and classic configuration provide an incredible opportunity to create a custom, personalized home. The HDFC cooperative permits subleasing after two years of residency, adding flexible future options. Prospective Buyer(s) must MEET HDFC income guidelines based on 120% AMI: * 1 person - $142,560 * 2 people - $162,840 * 3 people - $183,240 Located in the heart of the Bronx, this cooperative offers easy access to local amenities, transportation, and the vibrant community atmosphere. Don't miss this opportunity to create your dream home in a historic Bronx building. Schedule a viewing and explore the potential.
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Roofy listing score
Grade C, 65/100 · Fairly complete
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- Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
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- No points: No pet policy0/1
- No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
- No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
- No points: No amenities listed0/2
- Full points: Description of 315 words3/3
True cost3/15
- No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
- Some points: Priced 56% below similar homes in the borough3/7
Accuracy12/15
- Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
- Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1941, 56 homes)5/5
- Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
Legal10/10
- Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
- Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
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Compared with the area
Asks $99,800, 56% below the median asking price for 1-bedroom homes for sale in Bronx.
- Median here
- $224,900
- 149 listings, last 90 days
- Typical range
- $160,000–$289,450
- The middle half of listings
- Per ft²
- $133.07 vs $272.22
- This home vs the median, 51% lower
Priced far below similar homes here. Check the price before you trust it.
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Nearby transit
- Tremont (Metro-North)Harlem4 min walk
- Tremont AvB D12 min walk
- 182-183 StsB D15 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 10
- J.H.S. 118 William W. Nilesmiddle, grades 6-8300 m
- Eagle Academy for Young Mensecondary, grades 6-12380 m
- P.S. 3 Raul Julia Micro Societyk-8, grades PK-8410 m
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
56 units · 6 floors · built 1941
Building record (NYC)
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)495 East 178 Street · BBL 2-03044-0040 · built 1941 · 56 units
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building
- Open HPD violations
- 215 (A 42 · B 129 · C 44)
- Heat complaints
- 0 this season
- Complaints, last 12 months
- 5
- Rent stabilization
- May have stabilized units
- Last sale (12-month file)
- $105,000 on Aug 17, 2026
44 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations in the building.
See the full building recordPublic NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).
Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.






































