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Studio apartment for sale in Washington Heights

860 W 181st St Apt 51B, Washington Heights (North), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10033

$290,000
Asking price · in USD
Bedrooms
Studio
Size
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Available
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About this home

Apartment for sale in Washington Heights, Manhattan: studio, 1 bathroom. Asking price $290,000. Built in 1923.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Perched on a high floor of West Gate House, this bright, southwest-facing studio offers wonderful natural light, open sky, and a partial view of the iconic George Washington Bridge. Enjoy ever-changing skies and a sense of openness from this charming prewar home in the heart of Hudson Heights. The thoughtfully arranged two-room layout features a separate dining area and a windowed kitchen, offering comfortable spaces for everyday living and entertaining. Freshly painted, the apartment features beautifully refinished hardwood floors, nine-foot ceilings, two generous closets, and original prewar architectural details. A windowed bathroom with classic white tile and an original deep soaking tub adds to the home's timeless character. West Gate House is a well-maintained prewar cooperative offering the added appeal of low monthly maintenance , situated at the corner of Cabrini Boulevard and West 181st Street. Residents enjoy two beautifully landscaped garden courtyards, a live-in superintendent and porter, a modern laundry room, storage lockers, bicycle storage, well-maintained lobbies, and ButterflyMX video entry. The location offers the best of Hudson Heights and Washington Heights, with an inviting mix of neighborhood restaurants, cafes, bakeries, specialty shops, grocery stores, and fitness options. Local favorites include Cabrini Wines & Spirits and Breakaway Cafe & Bike Shop, a popular gathering spot for cyclists heading across the George Washington Bridge to explore Route 9W and the Palisades in New Jersey. Some of Manhattan's most beautiful green spaces are just moments away. Explore the winding paths of Fort Tryon Park, the magnificent Heather Garden, and The Met Cloisters. Nearby Fort Washington Park offers tennis courts, playing fields, running paths, and access to the Hudson River Greenway, stretching south along the waterfront to Battery Park. Transportation is convenient, with the A and 1 subway lines, multiple bus routes, and the George Washington Bridge Bus Station nearby. NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center and City College are also within easy reach. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy classic prewar charm, abundant natural light, low monthly maintenance, and the distinctive neighborhood character that makes Hudson Heights such a special place to call home. Please note, there is an assessment of $68.64 through 2027.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 68/100 · Fairly complete

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    • Full points: 24 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • 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 360 words3/3
  • True cost11/15
    • Full points: Running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)8/8
    • Some points: Priced 53% 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 1923, 66 homes)5/5
    • 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
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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Location

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Nearby transit

  • 181 StA4 min walk
  • 175 StA6 min walk
  • 181 St110 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 6

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The building

66 units · 6 floors · built 1923 · 1 more home listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

860 West 181 Street · BBL 1-02177-0175 · built 1923 · 66 units

Roofy building score 95/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
11 (A 8 · B 0 · C 3)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
1
Rent stabilization
Had 2 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
$490,000 on Sep 1, 2026

3 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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