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55Units
6Stories
1918Year Built
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On-Site Retail
Resident Manager or Management On Site
24 Hour Access
Public Transportation
2 min walk to Mitchel Square
Rare doorman co-op in Washington Heights
The once-distinguished beige-brick building at 565 W. 169th St. in Washington Heights is among the city’s earliest co-ops. The first co-ops can be traced to the 1880s, while this one, designed by George F. Pelham, was built in 1918. According to The New York Times, records suggest the building was converted around 1920, a period when co-ops targeted the middle class due to rent hikes after World War I, as opposed to earlier iterations that lured wealthier clientele. Developer Woodrow Court Inc. is believed to be behind the conversion and the co-op's official name, Woodrow Court.
The six-story structure possesses a distinctive limestone arched entrance with wrought-iron doors framed by original lamps. However, it’s easy to overlook the entrance as it’s located on 169th Street; the other side of the building is along busy St. Nicholas Avenue. That side is also easy to overlook since retail spaces occupy the entire street level. But buyers are drawn for other reasons. “It’s one of the only co-ops [in Washington Heights] with a full-time doorman,” says Robin Gutterman, a Douglas Elliman broker, noting that was a factor for her recent clients who listed their one-bedroom for $485,000. “At that price point up there, you don’t get that,” she adds. Convenience is another lure, with three train lines across the street and numerous businesses within walking distance.
Intact prewar details and thoughtful layouts
Pelham is best known for designing apartment buildings, and it’s believed that was his original intention for Woodrow Court. Even so, pleasing prewar touches remain in many of the 55 units, such as large windows, foyers, well-proportioned layouts, decorative moldings, original hardwood floors, numerous closets, dining rooms and ceilings that reach at least 9 feet. Windowed eat-in kitchens are common, and often updated with dishwashers, stone counters and stainless-steel appliances. Renovated bathrooms with modern tiles and vanities are also the norm. Northwest-facing apartments are also likely to possess George Washington Bridge views.
Buyers will find one- to three-bedrooms here, and most are owner-occupied with low turnover. A one-bedroom was listed for $485,000 in late 2024; it was the first time it came to market in a decade. “There’s a lot of ornate, prewar details in the lobby, and that carries through to the apartments,” Gutterman says. For example, this unit is among a small percentage of apartments that still contain their original glass pocket doors, including one between the kitchen and living room and another between the foyer and living room. “I haven’t really seen that,” Gutterman says. She adds how the bedroom is off a hallway. “It’s a nice feeling, like you’re going somewhere.”
Two-bedrooms offer around 950 square feet and one bathroom. The last one sold in 2022 for $740,000. A three-bedroom listed for $760,000 at the end of 2024 has since been taken off the market; listing pictures reflected many renovations would be required for that apartment. This layout averages 1,500 square feet and includes two full baths or a half bath. There is also one combined unit with six bedrooms.
Apartments facing St. Nicholas Avenue will be noisier than those facing 169th Street, a less-trafficked one-way road, although there is a public school across the street.
Full-time staff and attractive roof deck
The rehabbed marble lobby makes an immediate impression, from its stained-glass windows to its black-and-white diagonally striped floor and tasteful furnishings. Gutterman recalls how the building went all out on Halloween; pictures show a life-size Frankenstein, hanging ghosts and cobwebs galore. “They really take care of the building,” she adds. Aside from the lobby, the expansive roof deck is another talking point thanks to its pergolas, lounge chairs and unobstructed views of the George Washington Bridge. Other amenities include a live-in super, basement laundry room, bike room, storage bins for $75 a month and a large community room with a kitchen. There’s also a petite gym with some basic equipment and a punching bag. “It's good in a pinch,” Gutterman says.
Sublets and pets are allowed, pending approval. Of note, maintenance fees are lower than average considering the amenities, thanks to income generated from seven ground-floor businesses. A one-bedroom that was listed for $485,000 in 2024 had monthly fees of $691. There are also assessment fees in place until 2027 to renovate the elevator cab, replenish reserves and address Local Law 97 work, which addresses greenhouse gas emissions.
Convenient to Midtown, shopping and parks
“You're in an affordable part of Manhattan, but you don't feel so removed,” says Gutterman. Case in point, residents only have to wander downstairs to access take-out restaurants or a Dunkin’ Donuts on St. Nicholas Avenue. Other essential businesses line St. Nicholas Avenue and Broadway, one street over. Audubon Playground is next to the building, which benefitted from a recent overhaul, and more playgrounds are close. Top-ranked NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center is a block away; Gutterman mentions some healthcare professionals live in the building. For groceries, Key Food is the shortest walk. The building is also equidistant between two green spaces: Highbridge Park and the Hudson River Greenway. The former contains a pool while the latter hugs the Hudson River. Both provide trails and scenic views.
Trains are across the street
The A, C and 1 trains are across the street at the 168th Street station; it takes about 25 minutes to reach Midtown. Buses run along Broadway, 169th and neighboring streets. Street parking around here is tough, but drivers are close to the George Washington Bridge to New Jersey and 8 miles to LaGuardia Airport in Queens. As another option, the Hudson River Greenway is bike-friendly, with an 11-mile route that stretches between Battery Park in Lower Manhattan and the Bronx.
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Moderate Crime
Crime Score®
5/ 10
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
81/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
99/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100/ 100
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Parks in this Area
Mitchel Square
2 min walk
Basketball
Playground
Hill Top Park
4 min walk
Picnic Area
Trails
McKenna Square Park
4 min walk
Basketball
Dog Park
Playground
Highbridge Park
6 min walk
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Fort Washington Park
7 min walk
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Highbridge Field House
7 min walk
J. Hood Wright Park
8 min walk
Basketball
Dog Park
Volleyball
Edgecombe Avenue Park
9 min walk
Picnic Area
Lily Brown Park
11 min walk
Picnic Area
Playground
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