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The Soundings, 280 Rector Place, #8M

$550,000 ($846 per ft2) | 1 bed, 1 bath | Approx. 650 ft2
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104 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Jan 19, 2024
    Days on Market: 104
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Battery Park City (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
Monthly Common Charges: $2,398
Total Taxes & Fees: $2,398 ($3.69/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $3,427
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $5,825 ($8.96/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 10% ($55,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

Discover the hidden gem of Manhattan living in Battery Park City, a serene oasis with park views, refreshing breezes, and a spacious 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom residence boasting large living and bedroom areas flooded with great natural light. The Soundings stands out as the premier boutique condo building in Battery Park City, offering a range of amenities to cater to your every need.

From the welcoming doorman to the attentive live-in super, this residence boasts a variety of features, including a gym, roof deck, lounge, children’s playroom, dance studio, storage, bike storage, and an attached garage. While the apartment can be updated with some minor renovations, envision the potential to create a customized space and give it a more refreshed, updated look in this well-appointed building.

Conveniently located in Battery Park City, you’ll have easy access to grocery stores (Gristedes, Battery Place Market, Whole Foods), diverse dining options (El Vez, Parm, PJ Clarkes, Southwest, Hudson Eats, Inatteso, Brookfield Place), parks, the riverfront esplanade, entertainment (Battery Park Conservancy, Regal Cinemas), and shopping destinations (Bed Bath and Beyond, Barnes and Noble, and the Brookfield Mall).

Seamless transportation is at your fingertips with the free Downtown Connection, M20, M9, and nearby train options.

Embrace Battery Park City living with the promise of a transformed, personalized space in The Soundings.

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Apartment Amenities

  • Western Exposures

Listing Agent (Seller's Representative)

Listing courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Pricing History

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About The Soundings, 280 Rector Place

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The Soundings, 280 Rector Place has received a CityRealty Rating of 71, based on:

 
Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

 
Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

 
Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

24
Out of 44
+
31
Out of 36
+
8
Out of 39
+
8
=
71
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Distinguished 6 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
Good 3 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Alterations:
None 2 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
Yes and Good 2 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Exists 1 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Enclosed 1 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Not Allowed 2 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
Corner 1 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
None 0 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
No 0 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unified Design 1 out of 1 points
Illumination:
None 0 out of 1 points
Water Element:
None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:
Outstanding 5 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 10 blocks 5 out of 5 points
Views:
Open 2 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Very Little 3 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
More than 5 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
Less Than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Shopping:
5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Schools:
No Noise 1 out of 1 points
Noise From Nightlife:
None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:
Quite Stylish 3 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
10-15 1 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points
Balconies:
None 0 out of 3 points
Health Club:
None 0 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
None 0 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
None 0 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
None 0 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
None 0 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Concierge:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
None 0 out of 1 points
Driveway:
None 0 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
None 0 out of 1 points
Catering:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
None 0 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
No 0 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
No 0 out of 1 points
Prewar:
No 0 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Some 1 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • Resident Storage
  • Full Service Garage
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Children's Playroom
  • Fitness Center
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • Bike Room
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies
  • Virtual Doorman

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Pros
  • Convenient to the many restaurants- stores and office buildings of the World Financial Center
  • Central Battery Park City location close to the Esplanade
  • Doorman
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • Construction will continue at Battery Park City for some time
  • Access to Lower Manhattan is limited to skywalks over West Street
  • No balconies
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Subways

  1. 1
at Greenwich 0.18 miles
  1. R
at Trinity Pl 0.21 miles
  1. 4
  2. 5
at Broadway and Rector 0.27 miles
  1. J
  2. Z
at Nassau and Cedar 0.34 miles
  1. 2
  2. 3
  3. A
  4. C
at Broadway 0.39 miles
  1. E
at Church and Park Pl 0.44 miles

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