523 West 143rd Street

Overview of 523 West 143rd Street

523-527 West 143rd Street is a prewar HDFC cooperative building located in Hamilton Heights, consisting of two combined buildings with a total of 48 units. The building maintains its historic character while incorporating modern amenities, including recently restored lobby and stairwells with crown moldings, updated elevators, and a new high-tech video intercom system. Recent infrastructure improvements include a new boiler and conversion from oil to gas heating.

As an HDFC cooperative, the building operates under specific income restrictions based on 165% AMI, ranging from $179,355 for single occupants to $297,165 for households of five. The building allows financing up to 90% through Amalgamated Bank and implements a 30% flip tax based on seller's profit upon resale. The cooperative maintains a pet-friendly policy and conditional sublet allowances, though it enforces a no-smoking policy and primary residence requirement.

Individual units retain prewar architectural elements such as high ceilings (8'6" - 9'2"), original hardwood floors, and 8-foot doors with restored transoms. Many apartments feature multiple exposures with windows in all rooms, and the building's infrastructure supports modern amenities including updated plumbing and electrical systems.

Situated on a quiet, tree-lined street, the building's location offers easy access to several neighborhood amenities including the Alexander Hamilton Grange National Memorial, Riverbank Park, and Jackie Robinson Park. Transportation options include the 1 train at 145th and Broadway, the A/B/C/D express trains at 145th and Saint Nicholas Avenue, and nearby crosstown and downtown bus service.