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445 Lafayette Street
Last updated on Jan 7, 2026

The Astor Place,
445 Lafayette Street

The Astor Place at 445 Lafayette Street is a 39-residence glass-clad tower with luxurious features and modern amenities. Designed by renowned architects and completed in 2004, the building offers concierge services and is conveniently located near popular neighborhoods and transportation. Currently, 2 apartments are for sale.

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Overview of The Astor Place at 445 Lafayette Street

The Astor Place at 445 Lafayette Street is a 21-story residential tower completed in 2004, distinguished by its undulating glass façade and curved architectural design. The building contains 39 residences ranging from 1,449 to 4,156 square feet, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and contemporary finishes. Designed by Gwathmey Siegel & Associates, the building stands as a notable architectural landmark at the intersection of Lafayette Street, Astor Place, and Fourth Avenue.

The project's development history included earlier unrealized designs by renowned architects Rem Koolhaus and Frank Gehry before Related Companies commissioned Gwathmey Siegel for the final design. The building sits on land owned by Cooper Union, which created a 99-year lease arrangement for the development.

Residences feature high-end finishes including cherry wood cabinets, granite countertops, and premium appliances from Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Miele. Building amenities include 24-hour doorman and concierge service, a fitness center, private storage, and direct access to a parking garage. Located at the crossroads of NoHo, the East Village, Greenwich Village, and the Bowery, the building sits in one of Manhattan's most vibrant neighborhoods with excellent access to transportation, dining, and cultural attractions.

Doorman
Full Time
Type
Condop
Year Built
2004
Apartments
Floors
21
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
25%

Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • Post War
  • Resident Storage
  • Full Service Garage
  • Fitness Center
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies
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  1. 6
at 4th Ave and East 8th 0.04 miles
  1. N
  2. R
at Broadway and 8th Ave 0.09 miles
  1. M
  2. B
  3. D
  4. F
at Lafayette 0.31 miles
  1. L
at 3rd Ave and 14th 0.35 miles
  1. Q
  2. 4
  3. 5
at 4th Ave and 15th 0.36 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Designed by Gwathmey Siegel & Associates
  • Some fireplaces
  • Boutique building with only 39 residences
  • Some terraces
  • Prime location near NoHo, Greenwich Village and East Village dining
  • Garage
  • Many great views
  • Across from landmark Cooper Union
  • Excellent public transportation
  • Unusual undulating facades
  • Multiple subway lines within a few blocks (N/R, 6, and L trains)
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views
  • In-unit washer/dryer in all apartments
  • 24-hour doorman service
  • High traffic location at intersection of Lafayette St, Astor Place and Fourth Ave
  • No sundeck
  • No sidewalk landscaping
  • No balconies

CityRealty Rating

32
/44
Architecture
+
24
/36
Location
+
21
/39
Features
+
8
Editor’s Points
=
85
CITYREALTY
RATING
  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

Broker & Buyer Comments

This "architectural gem" in prime Greenwich Village location offers "breathtaking avenue views" through "dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows". The "boutique" 39-unit building impresses with its "soaring 25-foot lobby" overlooking a "serene park setting". "First-class" amenities include 24/7 concierge, fitness center and indoor parking, while the "prestigious" Gwathmey design provides a "distinctive presence". "Steps away" from multiple subway lines and "excellent shopping", this building delivers "sophisticated city living" in a "central downtown location".

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Alternate Addresses

  • Astor Place
  • Astor Place Condominium
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