Last updated on Apr 3, 2026

1 Astor Place

This 7-story building at 1 Astor Place was designed in 1881 for Orlando Potter by Starkweather & Gibbs in a Victorian style with red-brick and terracotta façades and a cast-iron base. The building features a chamfered corner, bent façade along Astor Place, heavily modulated façades with decorative details, and houses about 175 rental apartments.

Overview of 1 Astor Place

1 Astor Place is a distinguished 7-story building designed in 1881 by Starkweather & Gibbs for Orlando Potter. It features a highly articulated Victorian style with red-brick and terracotta façades, a cast-iron base, and a chamfered corner. The building's façade along Astor Place is slightly bent in two places, adding to its unique architectural character. Notable details include deeply inset windows, dentilated spandrels, and elaborate capitals.

The building houses approximately 175 rental apartments and offers amenities such as a 24 hour doorman, concierge service, and on-site laundry facilities. Apartments often feature loft-like layouts with high ceilings, hardwood floors, and large windows that provide ample natural light. Some units include unique elements like exposed beams, sleep lofts, and even wood-burning fireplaces.

Located at the nexus of Noho, Greenwich Village, and Union Square, 1 Astor Place is surrounded by renowned shopping, dining, and entertainment options. It is conveniently accessible to the N/R/W/6 subway lines, making it an ideal location for those seeking vibrant city living.

Despite its rich history and architectural significance, there is no current information on notable residents or celebrities associated with the building. The building's historical context includes its proximity to landmarks like the former Astor Place Opera House and the Joseph Papp Public Theater, adding cultural depth to its location.

Doorman

Full Time

Type

Rental

Year Built

1881

Apartments

175 (view all units)

Floors

Neighborhood

Greenwich Village (Manhattan)

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Amenities

FT Doorman
High-Rise
Pre War
Elevator
Fitness Center
Outdoor Entertainment Space
In-Unit Washer/Dryer
Live-In Superintendent
Terraces / Balconies

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at Broadway and 8th Ave 0.02 miles

at 4th Ave and East 8th 0.06 miles

at Broadway and 14th 0.32 miles

at Lafayette 0.32 miles

at 6th Ave and Waverly Pl 0.45 miles

Pros & Cons

Distinguished pre-war building
Three glass entrance marquees
Good shopping
Convenient to Greenwich Village and East Village
Close to NYU and Cooper Union
Very convenient public transportation
Concierge
Close to Subway

Many apartments
No garage
No balconies
No sidewalk landscaping
One-step-entrance

CityRealty Rating

/44

Architecture

/36

Location

/39

Features

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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
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746-754 Broadway

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