405 East 13th Street, 3-R

True live / work 1,927 square foot loft a.k.a. The Larry Rivers Lofts, featuring a keyed elevator entry, N, W,E exposures with 12 windows, 10 foot ceilings and track lighting in a renowned prewar condominium, this loft faces the charming stained glass clerestory and steepled tower of a lovely 19th century church.

The elevator opens onto a sprawling 20 foot expanse of dining area with open kitchen and double exposure. A partial non-structural wall breaks the space which is repeated on the other side and together offer huge entertaining space and or live / work.

Currently configured as a 3 bedroom and two bath, the windowed master bath offers a charming claw foot tub. There is a washer and vented dryer, dishwasher and video security.

Originally a 6 floor button factory stretching between 13th and 14th Streets with two entrances on either side, the building became the home and work space to many of the vibrant artists and writers of the 6o's: Claes Oldenburg, Allen Ginsberg , Ultra Violet and later to Yayoi Kusama and Wes Anderson.

The monthlies are extremely low $0.66 P/SF and the P/SF is $1,271. An investors dream.

Like a blank canvas the layout is flexible with no structural walls. Bring your architect to create the loft of your dreams in a historic artist building located in one of downtown's hippest neighborhoods. Close to transportation, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, restaurants, pubs, cafe's, and Tompkins Square Park.