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The Police Building, 240 Centre Street, #2J

$2,695,000 ($1,925 per ft2) -10% | 2 beds, 2 baths | Approx. 1,400 ft2
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26 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Apr 3, 2024
    Last Price Change: -10% ($300,000) on Apr 29
    Days on Market: 26
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: NoLiTa/Little Italy (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
Monthly Maintenance: $3,166 ($2.26/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $13,953
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $17,119 ($12.23/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 25% ($673,750), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Iconic Location: This spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom duplex is located in the iconic Police Building, a New York City landmark, at the crossroads of SoHo, Tribeca, and Nolita. Surrounded by the best shopping, renowned restaurants, and nightlife, it also offers close proximity to public transportation.
  • Spacious and Bright: With approximately 1,400 square feet of living space, the apartment features soaring 14’ 9' ceilings and expansive double height windows that fill the space with light. The elegant living room and windowed dining area extend the entertaining space.
  • Bedrooms and Bathrooms: The bright and airy primary bedroom boasts 14’ 9' ceilings, two arched windows, and floor-to-ceiling built-in bookshelves. Both bedrooms have marble en-suite bathrooms, with the primary bathroom featuring a luxurious soaking tub and glass shower enclosure.
  • High-End Kitchen: The windowed kitchen is equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, including a Subzero refrigerator and Bosch range.
  • Additional Features: The apartment comes with a washer/dryer, generous closet space, motorized shades, a central heating/air conditioning split system, and a large storage unit in the basement.
  • Building Amenities: This full-service Co-Op building offers a 24-hour doorman, concierge, gym, outdoor garden, and live-in super. Additional amenities include a sunlit fitness center opening onto a planted terrace, resident storage, central AC, health club, washer/dryer in building, elevator, outdoor entertainment space, and live-in superintendent.

Description

Experience downtown living at its finest in this impressive over-sized loft in the iconic Police Building. Approximately 1,400 square feet, this renovated two-bedroom, two-bathroom duplex stuns with soaring 14’ 9" ceilings and expansive double height windows that fill the apartment with light. The elegant and well-proportioned living room features a double height ceiling, double height book shelves and a wall of mirrors.

The adjacent, windowed dining area provides a gracious extension of the entertaining space and creates an expansive and charming urban oasis.

The bright and airy primary bedroom is over 20’ long. It has 14’ 9" ceilings, two arched windows and floor-to-ceiling built-in bookshelves.

Adjacent to the primary bedroom, is a luxurious ensuite marble bathroom complete with a soaking tub and glass shower enclosure. Above the living room, there is a generously sized second bedroom with two beautiful arched windows and a marble en-suite bathroom. The windowed kitchen is complete with top-of-the-line appliances, including a Subzero refrigerator and Bosch range.

The apartment also features a washer/dryer, generous closet space, motorized shades, and central heating/air conditioning split system. The apartment comes with a large storage unit in the basement.

240 Centre Street is an architecturally distinct New York City landmark that was originally the headquarters for the New York City Police Department. Converted into luxury residences in 1988, this white-glove full-service Co-Op building is the epitome of historic preservation, modern elegance, and attention to detail.

In addition to having one of the city’s most remarkable lobbies, 240 Centre Street also offers amenities of a 24-hour doorman, concierge, gym, outdoor garden, and live-in super. 240 Centre Street is ideally located in the center of Lower Manhattan, at the crossroads of SoHo, Tribeca, and Nolita, surrounded by the best shopping, renowned restaurants, and nightlife.

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Apartment Amenities

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Listing Agent (Seller's Representative)

Listing courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Pricing History

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About The Police Building, 240 Centre Street

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The Police Building, 240 Centre Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 91, 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

33
Out of 44
+
24
Out of 36
+
25
Out of 39
+
9
=
91
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Architectural Masterpiece 8 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
None 2 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Dramatic 3 out of 3 points
Alterations:
Well Done 1 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
No, but Very Good 3 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Exists 1 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Not Allowed 2 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
Free Standing 2 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
Attractive 2 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
No 0 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:
Average Mix 2 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 20 blocks 4 out of 5 points
Views:
Open 2 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Bland 1 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Very Little 3 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 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:
Spacious 4 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
10-15 1 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
14 or more Feet 4 out of 4 points
Balconies:
Some 1 out of 3 points
Health Club:
Yes, with Swimming Pool 2 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
Substantial 2 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Considerable 2 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Concierge:
Yes 1 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:
No 0 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Prewar:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Many 2 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Conversion Year: 1988
  • Attended Lobby
  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Central AC
  • Garden
  • Health Club
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Landmarked
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies

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Pros
  • Grand architecture
  • Health club
  • Garden
  • Some fireplaces
  • Doorman
  • Concierge
  • Unusual and spectacular layouts
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No sundeck
  • No garage
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