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Back to the listing3-bedroom house for sale in Washington Heights
4 Sylvan Ter, Washington Heights (South), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10032
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- 1899: Building details
About this home
House for sale in Washington Heights, Manhattan: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Asking price $1,200,000. Built in 1899.
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Set on one of Manhattan's most distinctive blocks, 4 Sylvan Terrace offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of New York history in Washington Heights. This three-bedroom, two-bath residence combines old-world character with modern convenience in a setting known for its cobblestone street, restored wooden townhouses, and proximity to the Morris-Jumel Mansion and Roger Morris Park. Inside, the home features high ceilings on the parlor floor, decorative fireplaces, and well-preserved period details that reflect its historic character. The kitchen is outfitted with brand new stainless steel appliances and opens to a large wooden patio, creating a practical extension of the living space for everyday use and entertaining. A washer and dryer add convenience, while the layout offers flexibility for a variety of living arrangements. Sylvan Terrace is one of the city's most recognizable historic enclaves, with a quiet residential feel and easy access to neighborhood amenities, transit, and the cultural and recreational offerings of Washington Heights. For buyers seeking a home with architectural distinction, modern updates, and a truly unique Manhattan address, 4 Sylvan Terrace stands apart.
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Roofy listing score
Grade C, 61/100 · Fairly complete
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Details14/20
- Full points: Price stated3/3
- Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
- Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
- No points: No size0/2
- Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
- Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
- No points: No pet policy0/1
- Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
- No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
- No points: No amenities listed0/2
- Full points: Description of 185 words3/3
True cost7/15
- Some points: Taxes not stated4/8
- Some points: Priced 64% below similar homes in the borough3/7
Accuracy9/15
- Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
- Problem: Differs from city records (built 1882, 2 homes)2/5
- Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
Legal6/10
- Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
- Problem: The agent’s license is not active0/4
Trust0/15
- No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
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Buying costs
What this price means for you: the monthly payment, and New York’s mansion tax, which the buyer pays on a home of $1 million or more.
Compared with the area
Asks $1,200,000, 64% below the median asking price for 3-bedroom homes for sale in Manhattan.
- Median here
- $3,325,000
- 515 listings, last 90 days
- Typical range
- $2,100,000–$5,212,500
- The middle half of listings
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0.4% of these listings have cut their price.
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- NeighborhoodWashington Heights (South)Housing records and complaints
- BoroughManhattanHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 10032Buildings and sales
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Nearby transit
- 163 St-Amsterdam AvC2 min walk
- 157 St17 min walk
- 155 StC8 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 6
- P.S. 004 Duke Ellingtonelementary, grades PK-5170 m
- Community Health Academy of the Heightssecondary, grades 6-12240 m
- Community Math & Science Prepmiddle, grades 6-8290 m
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
2 units · 2 floors · built 1882
Building record for 4 Sylvan Terrace
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)4 Sylvan Terrace · BBL 1-02109-0059 · built 1882 · 2 units
- Building type
- Two-family home
- Open HPD violations
- None
- Heat complaints
- 0 this season
- Complaints, last 12 months
- 0
- Rent stabilization
- None in 2018–2024 tax bills
- Last sale (12-month file)
- No sales in our 12-month file
The city’s records match this listing to the tax lot at 4 Sylvan Terrace. Corner and multi-address buildings often have one main address.
No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.
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.


























