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2 Water Street
Last updated on Apr 10, 2026

New York Plaza,
2 Water Street

This 17-story reflective-glass rental apartment tower was originally built in 1886 as an 8-story United States Army Building. The building was converted to 97 rental apartments in 2009 and offers numerous amenities including a landscaped roof terrace, club lounge, and fitness center.

2 Water Street Location Map

Overview of New York Plaza at 2 Water Street

New York Plaza, located at the southern tip of Manhattan, is a striking 17-story reflective-glass tower originally built in 1886 as the United States Army Building. It was redesigned and expanded in 1986 by Schuman, Lichtenstein, Claman & Efron and converted into luxury rental apartments in 2009 by Pan Am Equities. The building offers 97 apartments with floor-to-ceiling windows, providing abundant natural light and spectacular water views.

The apartments feature high-end finishes, including Italian marble countertops, oak strip flooring, and top-of-the-line appliances such as Sub-Zero, Viking, and Miele. Units range from studios to expansive penthouses, with notable configurations like Penthouse C, a two-bedroom unit with a home office, and Apartment E, a two-bedroom unit with a large living/dining area.

Residents enjoy a comprehensive suite of amenities, including a 5,000 square foot landscaped roof deck with cabanas and an outdoor cinema, a full-time concierge, and a New York Health & Racquet Club fitness center membership. Indoor amenities include a club lounge, billiards room, poker room, children's playroom, and a 24/7 doorman.

The building's location is convenient to Battery Park and the South Street Seaport, making it an attractive option for those seeking a vibrant urban lifestyle with access to both leisure and business districts.
Doorman
None
Type
Rental
Year Built
1886
Apartments
Floors
17
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood

Amenities

  • Concierge
  • Resident Storage
  • Garden
  • Health Club
  • Pool
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Business Center
  • Children's Playroom
  • Valet Parking
  • Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Valet Services
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Pros & Cons

  • slick reflective-glass tower
  • Library
  • Large entrance marquee
  • Billiards room
  • Poker room
  • Smoke-free building
  • Landscaped roof deck
  • Large New York Health & Raquet Club facility
  • Concierge
  • Close to Subway
  • Many apartments
  • No sidewalk landscaping

CityRealty Rating

24
/44
Architecture
+
27
/36
Location
+
16
/39
Features
+
9
Editor’s Points
=
76
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

Building Management

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Alternate Addresses

  • 2-4 Water Street
  • 26-30 Pearl Street
  • 3 New York Plaza
  • 39-41 Whitehall Street