This Washington Heights Apartment Is The Cheapest On The Market

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY — Somewhat affordable apartments can still be found in Washington Heights, but buyers must be willing to put up with a tight living space.

A small three-bedroom apartment at 535 West 163rd Street is the cheapest apartment currently for sale in Washington Heights, with an asking price of $260,000.

Perhaps tellingly, the apartment's listing does not specify its exact square footage.

• Address: 535 W 163rd St Apt 36, Manhattan, New York
• Price: $260,000
• Square Feet:
• Bedrooms: 3
• Bathrooms: 1 Baths
• Built: 1900
• Features: IN THE HEIGHTS. Spacious, affordable, bright, 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home in a well maintained prewar building in prime Washington Heights! Enter this quiet third-floor home from the gracious entry foyer. This apartment features high ceilings, a large windowed kitchen, a spacious living room, three generously-sized bedrooms, and a windowed bathroom. Southern and western exposures. Low maintenance. Easy access to all. Located 1 block from the A and C trains and just 6 blocks from the 1 train. Convenient to multiple nearby supermarkets, the Hudson River Greenway, and Highbridge Park! HDFC Coop. Must be a primary residence. The maximum household income allowed to purchase is 6-7X annual maintenance plus annual utilities. Currently as follows: Household with 1 or 2 dependants on NY state tax return = $58,796 Household with 3 or more dependants on NY state tax return = $68,796.

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.

Patch report Nick Garber contributed to this report.