501 W 156Th St

501 West 156th Street is a six-story prewar HDFC cooperative constructed in 1930, featuring walk-up access to most floors and a mix of one- to three-bedroom residences. The masonry façade and traditional stoop entry reflect the building’s era; interiors often retain prewar details such as high ceilings, hardwood floors, original wood doors and trim, and long entry halls. Units vary from compact one-bedrooms—some fully renovated with modern kitchens and baths—to larger three-bedroom layouts with separate living and dining rooms and abundant natural light from multiple exposures. Many apartments report in-unit washer/dryer installations or allowance by board approval, upgraded electrical panels in some units, and storage solutions built into kitchens and closets. Common elements are limited: no shared exterior amenities or doorman services, and parking is not provided on-site. As an HDFC co-op the building enforces income limits, requires primary-residence occupancy, restricts pied-à-terres, and applies a sliding flip tax based on length of ownership; subletting is permitted only on a case-by-case basis. Located on a tree-lined block near the border of Washington Heights and Sugar Hill, the building sits within walking distance of the 1 and C trains, local buses, parks, restaurants, the Hispanic Society Museum & Library, and medical centers along Broadway.