Updated 7 years ago
Off Market
285 Lafayette Street, 2-F
Soho, Manhattan | Prince Street & East Houston Street
Loft 1 Bath1,040 Square FeetCondo
$8,800
Lease Term12-12 Months
Rent Per SF
$102
Listing Features
- High Ceilings
- Washer / Dryer
- New Windows
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Open Kitchen
- S Steel Appliances
Building Amenities
- Full Service
- Elevator
- Garden
- Roof Deck
- Storage
Policies
- Pets Allowed
Property Description for 285 Lafayette Street, 2-F
It isn't often you get to live in a one-of-a-kind apartment, but when you walk into Apartment #2F at 285 Lafayette, you'll be excited to call this place home! This quintessential Soho loft is the only one of it's kind in the building, boasting roughly 1,040 square feet with soaring 11' 6" ceilings, custom handcrafted woodworking, exposed beams, and other original touches coupled with a beautiful renovation.
Upon entering, the eastern sunlight lights up the apartment and all of its charm. There is no shortage of character here either... besides high ceilings and original wood beams, this home has exposed brick, oversized windows, and original decorative cast-iron columns. The open kitchen has a fully-equipped stainless steel kitchen including a brand new LG Fridge, dishwasher, and large island with seating for four comfortably.
The custom built-in bedroom created with custom cherry wood doors and two double-sized closets which have storage extended to the ceiling. A hidden stacked washer/dryer unit right off the bathroom for your laundry needs, a large open living space and separated dining alcove for entertaining guests. There isn't a spot in the home where personal touches, original beauties, and hand craftsmanship doesn't show.
Conveniently located near the B/D/F/M/R/W & 6 trains, 1 the block from Whole Foods, within walking distance to The Butchers Daughter, La Esquina, and other neighborhood hotspots.
Originally built in 1912 as the Hawley & Hoops chocolate factory, 285 Lafayette Street was converted to a full-service luxury loft condominium building in 1999. With a 5-story addition, completed in 2002, the developers took painstaking care in keeping the details of the original cast-iron property to build what we know 285 Lafayette as today. In keeping with this mentality, the entire 2nd floor of the building is special. This was the floor Hawley & Hoops would use for clientele to come into, with the remaining floors of the building dedicated to manufacturing, shipping, and receiving. Ceiling heights, decorative columns, and unique wood beams all restored and pay homage to the original beginnings of this property, now serving as a home for those who value Soho history and modern living.
Top-notch amenities include a full-time doorman/concierge, an expansive landscaped roof deck, and much more.
Building Details for 285 Lafayette Street
OwnershipCondo
Building TypeLoft
Service LevelFull Service
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1886
Financing Allowed90%
Floors/Apts10/21
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
Broadway-Lafayette St
0.09 miles
Prince St
0.09 miles
Spring St
0.13 miles
Bleecker St
0.15 miles
Bowery
0.28 miles
Citi Bike
Lafayette St & Jersey St
0.02 miles
Mott St & Prince 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: 1853266
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