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There are 4 apartments for sale/rent at 240 Centre Street (last updated on Apr 5, 2024)

The Police Building, 240 Centre Street

Co-op located in NoLiTa/Little Italy, between Broome Street & Grand Street

Description of The Police Building at 240 Centre Street

The Police Building, a grand Belle-Epoque landmark designed by architects Hoppin & Koen, is located at 240 Centre Street in Nolita/Little Italy. It served as the headquarters for the NYPD until 1973.

Originally constructed in 1909, the Police Building was vacant for more than a decade following the NYPD’s transition to a new facility near City Hall. It was ultimately converted into 55 apartments in the late 1980s, with the group overseeing the renovation ensuring residences maintained the building’s singular architectural touches. There are varied floor plans, as a result, and units are spacious with tall ceilings – many higher than 15 feet – and open layouts.

A doorman, concierge, and live-in resident manager are on staff, and amenities include a sunlit fitness center opening onto a planted terrace. It is conveniently located close to the shops and restaurants in Nolita, TriBeCa, SoHo and NoHo. Balthazar and 19 Cleveland are but two of the popular restaurants located nearby, downtown designer shopping is immediately adjacent, and a downtown Eataly location is on the way. Public transportation is also nearby.

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Building Facts

  • Year Built: 1909
    Converted Year: 1988
    Building Type: Co-op
    Neighborhood: NoLiTa/Little Italy (Manhattan)
    Minimum Down: 25%
  • Total Apartments: 55 55
    Total Floors: 6
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Pets: Allowed
    Total Floorplans:

Apartment Pricing Stats

Avg. Price / ft2
$91
Avg. Price / ft2

Building Amenities

  • 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

Apartments for Sale at 240 Centre Street (2) View history of all units

2
Available Apts
$2.995M - $3.25M
Price Range
$2,320
Avg. Price / ft2
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Apartments for Rent at 240 Centre Street (2) View history of all units

2
Available Apts
$11,995
Prices Start At
$91
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The Police Building: Rating

33
Out of 44

Architecture Rating: 33 / 44

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24
Out of 36

Location Rating: 24 / 36

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25
Out of 39

Features Rating: 25 / 39

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CityRealty Rating Reference

 
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
  • #25 Rated co-op in Manhattan
  • #1 Rated co-op - Downtown
  • #1 Rated co-op - NoLiTa/Little Italy
 

Carter Horsley's Review of The Police Building

Carter Horsley's Building Review
"Smack in the middle of Little Italy's tenements, the Police Building at 240 Centre Street between Broome and Grand streets is a spectacular Baroque-revival-style palace.

It was designed by Hoppin & Koen in 1909, when architects and planners were still under the influence of the image of the "White City," the Beaux Arts inspired notion of a beautiful city that had been highlighted at the World's Colombian Exposition in Chicago in 1893." Read Carter's Full Review
Pros
  • Grand architecture
  • Health club
  • Garden
  • Some fireplaces
  • Doorman
  • Concierge
  • Unusual and spectacular layouts
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No sundeck
  • No garage

Broker & Buyer Comments

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at Houston 0.37 miles
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at Thompson 0.38 miles
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at Varick and North Moore 0.47 miles
 
 

Sales Summary - Past 12 Months

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Past 12 Months
$1,900,000
Avg. Price
Based on 1 Sales
 

Closing History - Last 10 sales

10
Units Sold
$1.6M - $10M
Price Range
$1,864
Avg. Price / ft2

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