210 West 103rd Street

Comment About the Building

Building was built in 1940, converted to co-op in 1988. There is a sparkling laundry room and storage cages in the basement. The storage cages are wait-listed and current charge for them is $20./month. There is also free bicycle storage in the basement. Bike storage is in a room with a combination lock. There are ongoing capital projects to maintain the building, including a current pointing project that has been budgeted. All major building components have been repaired or renewed recently. The elevator was replaced within the last two years. The board is working to ensure that all units are owner occupied, except for the rent regulated units. Sublet: After residing in the building for two years you can sublet for two years with board approval. At the end of the two year sublet, the board will review the individual situation to determine whether to extend or terminate permission to sublet. Pied-a-terre is allowed, guarantors are accepted but the buyer must be able to afford the apartment on his/her own. The board has allowed children to buy apartments for parents so they will likely allow parents to buy for children. There is no formal policy regarding amount of down payment or cash reserves left after closing. Alterations must be approved by the board. The current board is reasonable about renovations, thinking that it improves overall property values. Construction hours are weekdays 9-5, Saturday 10-5, prohibited on Sunday. The building is 1/2 block from #1 train at 103 and Broadway. It`s two blocks to Riverside Park, two blocks to Central Park [though you pass through the Frederick Douglass Houses to get to Central Park]. Columbia University recently completed an apartment building across the street from this building which has resulted in greater security and overall cleanliness of the street.