Updated 7 years ago
Off Market
480 Broome Street, 2-FLR
Soho, Manhattan | Greene Street & Wooster Street
Loft 4.5 Rooms2 Beds1.5 Baths2,100 Square FeetCo-op
$2,800,000
Maintenance$2,634
Price Per SF
$1,333
Listing Features
- Abundant Closets
- Deco Fireplace
- Entry Foyer
- Exposed Brick
- Floor-Through
- Full Floor
- High Ceilings [15']
- Media Room
- Original Details
- Private Elevator
- Security System
- Sleeping Loft
- Track Lighting
- Walk-in Closet
- Washer / Dryer
- Oversized Windows
- Skylights
- Dishwasher
- Open Kitchen
- S Steel Appliances
- Double Vanity
- En Suite Bathroom
- Powder Room
- Soaking Tub
- Stall Shower
Outdoor space and views
- Partial City
- North Exposure
- South Exposure
Building Amenities
- Voice Intercom
- Keyed Elevator
- Roof Deck
Policies
- Pets Allowed
Property Description for 480 Broome Street, 2-FLR
A MAJESTIC and AUTHENTIC loft on a beautiful block known for some of the finest cast-iron buildings in SoHo. A key-locked elevator opens into a sunny loft with three dramatic and enormous, double-glazed 10 x 5-foot windows facing South, providing wonderful views of SoHo street life and the cast iron buildings across the double wide street.The scaffolding of 480 Broome Street has just come down to reveal a pristine cast-iron building which has completely been repainted. The second floor loft captures the true spirit of historic SoHo lofts with its soaring 13.7-foot high original pressed tin ceilings, an 80' long wall of exposed brick, maple floors and a gigantic skylight facing North. Currently configured as a loft with two bedrooms, 1.5 baths, an upper sleeping loft and several additional standing height work spaces this incredible home can be easily converted into a more traditional layout with two large bedrooms in the back. This home is an extraordinary canvas for contemporary living and can be built out in many different configurations. The prominent copper painted riser for a second full bathroom is in place for an easy conversion to a full two bathroom home. One alternate floor plan has been drawn for your consideration. This home offers a spacious and modern master bathroom with a double vanity, Japanese toilet, shower, bathtub and separate linen closet. A powder room was recently added to the front entertaining room. The open kitchen can easily be updated for more upscale living. In the back, the drama of the three massive North facing windows and the very rare and original skylight spanning the full width of the loft point to a very unique opportunity to create incredible sleeping quarters or any other arrangement your heart desires. Built in 1885 by renowned architect Richard Berger, the landmarked cast-iron building is located in the historic center of SoHo, with its boutiques, fashion design houses, galleries, restaurants, and proximity to most major subway lines.
Building Details for 480 Broome Street
OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeLoft
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessKeyed Elevator
Year Built1886
Financing Allowed80%
Floors/Apts6/5
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
Canal St
0.23 miles
Canal St
0.23 miles
Canal St
0.24 miles
Prince St
0.24 miles
Spring St
0.25 miles
Citi Bike
W Broadway & Watts St
0.07 miles
Grand St & Greene St
0.09 miles
Soho | Manhattan
Quick Profile
Famous for its art galleries, designer boutiques, cobblestone streets and cast-iron architecture, SoHo has always been full of buzz - wowing both tourists and locals alike. It’s rich with history (more so than most neighborhoods). So, whether you’re a computer nerd, serial shopper or foodie, you’re guaranteed to find something exciting to do in this storied neighborhood.
SoHo is bounded by Houston Street to the north, Canal Street in the south, 6th Avenue to the west and Crosby Street on the east.
The neighborhood has gone through many ups and downs over its long history. Enough to make a voluminous history book. When the Dutch discovered Lower Manhattan, they came across indigenous people living on the island. Technically, the American Indians were the first Manhattanites and then the Dutch moved in making them the second original Manhattanites.
After the Civil War ended, the west side of Lower Manhattan flourished because the shipping routes changed. Textiles and the need for all types of products increased. Warehouses and large lofts were built and replaced farmland to accommodate the commerce. Many of those buildings are still standing and give SoHo its unique character and charm.
The bustling commerce eventually stopped and in the mid 1800’s, well-to-do families began moving into SoHo. They built exquisite buildings, many of which are characterized by their cast-iron facades. Soon after it became residential, theatres, music halls and eateries followed. The wealthy eventually left and the once prosperous district began another decline.
The 1960’s marks SoHo’s most definitive period. City planners lost their bid to build a major highway that would level a portion of the neighborhood and many historic buildings. After their failed attempt to revitalize SoHo, artists quickly moved into the empty lofts and warehouses. Some legally, and other move-ins, not so legal. The city turned a blind eye. Artists of all mediums working from their new creative spaces created a ripple in the art scene. It was such a ripple that the well-to-do uptown crowd started buying their art and hanging out with them. The uptown folks eventually moved into the neighborhood and began buying up the lofts and warehouses. As soon as the word spread, up went the property values and the rest is history.
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OLR ID: 239202
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