The Woolworth Tower Residences,
2 Park Place

Overview of The Woolworth Tower Residences at 2 Park Place

The Woolworth Tower Residences occupy the upper floors of the historic Woolworth Building, a 792-foot Neo-Gothic masterpiece designed by architect Cass Gilbert and completed in 1913. Originally commissioned by retail magnate F.W. Woolworth as corporate headquarters for his five-and-dime store empire, the 60 story building was the world's tallest skyscraper until 1930, earning the nickname "Cathedral of Commerce." Located at 233 Broadway facing City Hall Park, the building was designated a New York City landmark in 1982, with its ornate lobby spaces receiving interior landmark status in 1983.

In 2018, the building's slender upper portion was converted into 32 elite condominiums starting on the 29th floor, with interiors designed by renowned architect Thierry W. Despont. The residences feature the building's original arched windows framed by colorful terra-cotta surrounds, with wide setbacks creating twin courtyards in the sky surrounded by cusped tracery and copper finials. At the pinnacle sits "The Pinnacle," a seven level penthouse spanning over 9,400 SF with 499 SF of outdoor space, housed within the former observatory and copper-clad crown.

Residences range from 1,290 SF one bedroom units to sprawling 6,327 SF four bedroom Pavilions on the 29th and 30th floors, with most apartments featuring solid oak herringbone floors, ceilings up to 22 feet, and multiple exposures offering city and river views. Common finishes include custom Dada cabinetry by the Molteni Group, Calacatta Caldia marble countertops and backsplashes, Miele appliances, Dornbracht platinum fixtures, and Nanz hardware. Master bathrooms typically feature steam showers, freestanding soaking tubs, and radiant heated marble floors.

The building maintains an intimate atmosphere with never more than two homes per floor and provides white glove service through a 24 hour doorman and concierge. Amenities include the Gilbert Lounge on the 29th floor, a fitness center on the 30th floor with hot tub and sauna, and a restored 50 foot basement pool originally commissioned by Woolworth himself. Additional services encompass a temperature controlled wine cellar and tasting room, bike storage, on-site parking, and personal mail delivery.

Situated in lower Tribeca, the building offers residents access to the neighborhood's dining, shopping, and cultural attractions while providing a rare opportunity to live within one of New York's most recognizable architectural landmarks. The conversion represents a meticulous restoration that preserves the building's historic Gothic details while incorporating modern residential amenities, creating homes that blend prewar grandeur with contemporary luxury in one of Manhattan's most storied skyscrapers.