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The Potter Building, 145 Nassau Street, #2D

$2,895,000 ($1,172 per ft2) | 2 beds, 2.5 baths | Approx. 2,470 ft2
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35 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Mar 28, 2024
    Days on Market: 35
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Financial District (Manhattan)
    Doorman: PT Doorman
    Listing viewed 325 times
Monthly Maintenance: $3,893 ($1.58/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $16,067
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $19,960 ($8.08/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($579,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Open house:

  • The afternoon of Sunday, May 5
By appointment only.

Insider Highlights

  • Luxurious Interior: The loft features a dramatic two-story great room, an open chef's kitchen with restaurant-grade stainless steel appliances and a Carrera marble-topped island, and a primary bedroom suite with five closets and an old-world bathroom with a deep soaking bathtub and shower.
  • Additional Spaces: The property includes a home office on the mezzanine level, currently used as a library and sleeping area, and is equipped with in-unit washer and dryer, radiator heat, and window air conditioners.
  • Custom Design: The loft boasts custom designed window treatments, bespoke cabinetry, outfitted closets, and bronze light fixtures, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication.
  • Building Amenities: The Potter Building offers a beautifully landscaped roof terrace with panoramic views, a central laundry room, bicycle room, and storage lockers for the convenience of its residents.
  • Nearby Amenities and Accessibility: The property is close to dining and shopping at Whole Foods, Oculus, Eataly, Brookfield Place, and the new Seaport, with easy access to the Perelman Performing Arts Center and most subway lines at the Fulton Street and PATH stations. Pets are welcome and subletting is subject to board approval.
  • Historic Location: This spacious 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom loft is located in the historic Potter Building, a New York City landmark built in 1886, conveniently situated in the Financial District, adjacent to City Hall Park and Tribeca.

Description

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Welcome to this stunning, generously proportioned 2-bedroom and 2.5-bathroom, quintessential downtown New York City loft, restored to its original architectural glory. The entry foyer unfolds along a picture gallery wall into the intimate dining area, and opens up to the dramatic breathtaking two-story (33’10" X 18’) great room. The open kitchen is an entertainer’s dream come true.

The chef’s kitchen boasts restaurant grade stainless steel appliances, solid cherry cabinetry with custom storage systems, and 10’9" long Carrera marble topped island. Distinguishing features of this truly unique property include four massive cast-iron Corinthian columns, 14’5" foot high ceilings, ornate plaster cornices and ten 11’ tall windows with 4’ deep sills clad in cast-iron. The primary bedroom suite (17’ X 15’6") has five closets, an old-world bathroom with a deep soaking bathtub and shower, and an original stone double vanity.

A hand-crafted marble and cast iron staircase leads to the home office on the mezzanine, with half bathroom and 6’5" ceilings, which is currently used as a library and sleeping area. This apartment has an in-unit washer and dryer, radiator heat and window air conditioners, hardwood and stone flooring, custom designed window treatments, bespoke cabinetry, outfitted closets, and bronze light fixtures. Overall, the apartment is approximately 2,470 gross square feet (main floor 1,900 SF/mezzanine level 570 SF.)

The historic Potter Building is an elaborately detailed cast-iron, terra cotta and red brick structure built in 1886 across from City Hall, on what was once called Newspaper Row.

It was designated a New York City landmark in 1996 and its immediate neighborhood has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2005. This well-run residential cooperative building is conveniently located on the northern border of the Financial District, adjacent to City Hall Park and Tribeca. Homeowners enjoy a beautifully landscaped roof terrace with panoramic views over an ornate terra cotta parapet, central laundry room, bicycle room, and storage lockers.

Neighborhood amenities include dining and shopping at two nearby Whole Foods, Oculus, Eataly, Brookfield Place, and the new Seaport with the magnificent Tin building.

Enjoy world class entertainment at the Perelman Performing Arts Center. Moments away are most all subway lines, which converge at the Fulton Street and PATH stations.

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Apartment Amenities

  • City View

Listing Agent (Seller's Representative)

Listing courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Pricing History

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About The Potter Building, 145 Nassau Street

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The Potter Building, 145 Nassau Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 78, 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

23
Out of 44
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32
Out of 36
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13
Out of 39
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10
=
78
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Architectural Masterpiece 8 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
Good 3 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
No Canopy 1 out of 3 points
Alterations:
Well Done 1 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:
Exposed 0 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Allowed and Present 0 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:
Individual Designation 2 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:
Dazzling 4 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Considerable 1 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Many 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 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:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 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:
3-4 3 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
9-11 Feet 2 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:
Minimal 1 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:
None 0 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:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Prewar:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
None 0 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • PT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Elevator
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Landmarked

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Pros
  • Keyed elevators
  • Very handsome building
  • Overlooks City Hall Park
  • Landmark
  • Most pets allowed
  • Daytime superintendent
  • Part-time doorman
  • Video security
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No roof deck
  • No health club
  • No concierge
  • No garage
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Subways

  1. J
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  3. 2
  4. 3
  5. 4
  6. 5
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  8. C
at Nassau 0.10 miles
  1. R
at Broadway and Warren 0.12 miles
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at Broadway 0.16 miles
  1. 6
at Centre and Reade 0.16 miles

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