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4-bedroom apartment for sale in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill

509 W 140th St Apt 2B, Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10031

$618,000
Asking price · in USD
Size
743 ft² (69 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Apartment for sale in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill, Manhattan: 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 743 ft². Asking price $618,000. Built in 1920.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

509 W 140th Street #2B is a four-bedroom, one-bathroom residence in the Hamilton Heights/West Harlem area of Manhattan, featuring a comfortable living room, a well-appointed kitchen, and four bedrooms that provide flexibility for a variety of living arrangements. The home is conveniently situated near neighborhood dining, cafes, grocery stores, parks, and everyday amenities, with local favorites and shops along Broadway, Amsterdam Avenue, and West 145th Street. Residents can enjoy nearby green spaces including Alexander Hamilton Playground, St. Nicholas Park, and Riverbank State Park, while the surrounding Hamilton Heights and Sugar Hill neighborhoods provide plenty of opportunities for dining, recreation, and exploring. Public transportation is especially convenient, with the 1 train at 137th Street-City College within walking distance, as well as the 145th Street subway station serving the 1, A, B, C, and D lines. Multiple bus routes, including the M4, M5, M11, M100, and M101, also have stops within a short walk of the property, providing convenient connections throughout Manhattan.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 67/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 17 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details17/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 165 words3/3
  • True cost3/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Some points: Priced 90% 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 1920, 15 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
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Buying costs

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Amenities

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Compared with the area

Asks $618,000, 90% below the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in Manhattan.

Median here
$6,285,000
447 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$3,850,000–$11,000,000
The middle half of listings
Per ft²
$831.76 vs $1,942.31
This home vs the median, 57% lower

Priced far below similar homes here. Check the price before you trust it.

Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.

More about Manhattan

Location

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Nearby transit

  • 137 St-City College14 min walk
  • 145 St17 min walk
  • 135 StC B9 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 6

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The building

15 units · 5 floors · built 1920

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

509 West 140 Street · BBL 1-02072-0024 · built 1920 · 15 units

Roofy building score 3/100 · Serious issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
76 (A 17 · B 40 · C 18)
Heat complaints
2 this season (more than similar buildings nearby)
Complaints, last 12 months
5
Rent stabilization
May have stabilized units
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

18 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations in the building.

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Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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