$1,900,000
Updated 3 years ago
Sold

The Police Building

240 Centre Street, 2-D

Little Italy, Manhattan | Grand Street & Broome Street

Loft 4 Rooms1 Bed2 BathsCo-op

$1,900,000
Maintenance$2,824

This property was sold for $1,900,000 on 05/10/23.

Listing Features

  • Architectural Dtls
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • BuiltIns
  • Duplex
  • Entry Foyer
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings [16']
  • Original Details
  • Separate Dining Area
  • Storage Closet
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Arched Windows
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Open Kitchen
  • Wine Cooler
  • Double Vanity
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Stall Shower
  • Steam Shower

Outdoor space and views

  • City Views
  • West Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Full Service
  • Bike Storage
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Facility
  • Garden
  • Laundry Room
  • Storage

Policies

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 240 Centre Street, 2-D

Nestled inside one of New York’s most impressive and iconic historical buildings, this breathtaking duplex loft marries meticulous renovations with palatial 16-foot ceilings, making it the rare blend of classic elements and irreplicable prewar details that most discerning buyers are looking for. Upon entering, you’re welcomed into an airy foyer, flanked by a massive walk-in closet, elegantly-appointed full bath with oversized steam shower, and a separate closet for your in-unit washer and dryer. Passing through into the expansive living and dining room, you’ll be taken aback by the soaring ceilings, oversized arched windows that let western light pour in, and spotless hardwood floors throughout. Whether you fashion it to be a space for relaxation or a backdrop for endless entertaining, the staggering amount of wall space lets you be the curator of your own personal art display. Tucked away by the staircase, you’re afforded the perfect opportunity for your entire work-from-home set up that remains sneakily separate from the rest of the apartment. The contemporary kitchen is newly renovated as well, featuring a wine fridge, excellent storage, gas stove, dishwasher, microwave, and ample counter space that makes preparing the most elaborate meals a breeze. Traveling up the chic hardwood staircase to the second floor, you’ll find your master bedroom retreat. The bedroom easily fits a king sized bed, has beautifully preserved beamed ceilings, a large hanging closet, an even more sizable cedar storage closet, and a massive full bathroom with dual sink and soaking tub. In a city where no one has ever said “I have too much storage space”, this unit comes with a highly coveted deeded storage cage to tuck away the cumbersome likes of seasonal clothing, suitcases, and bulk Amazon purchases. Highlighted by pristinely maintained original details, this white-glove cooperative affords its residents the utmost confidentiality and features upscale amenities such as full-time doormen, live-in resident manager, concierge, a sunlit fitness room, and communal garden. Located at the crossroads of Soho, Nolita, and Little Italy, some of the city’s best dining and shopping is at your fingertips. Pets, pied-a-terres, and subletting are all allowed. 240 Centre Street is an immaculately preserved slice of New York history. Built between 1905 and 1909, the structure that stands today was the former New York City Police Headquarters, designed by the firm Hoppin & Koen, which continued to house the department until 1973. After much deliberation about what to do with the architectural feat, the firm Ehrenkranz Group & Eckstut converted the building to luxury apartments in 1988 and it remains to this day one of downtown Manhattan’s most sought after addresses.

Listing History for 240 Centre Street, 2-D

Now
05/10/2023
$1,900,000
Sold and Closed by Liz Lawton
Compass
02/27/2023
Contract Signed by Liz Lawton
Compass

Building Details for 240 Centre Street

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeLoft
Service LevelFull Service
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1909
Financing Allowed70%
Floors/Apts6/55
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

Canal St
0.13 miles
Spring St
0.17 miles
Bowery
0.23 miles
Grand St
0.26 miles
Prince St
0.31 miles

Citi Bike

Lafayette St & Grand St
0.04 miles
Howard St & Lafayette St
0.1 miles

Contact Agent

Contact Agent

Liz Lawton
Compass

Little Italy | Manhattan

Quick Profile

It’s fitting that the neighborhood’s name is Little Italy because It’s been getting smaller for decades. The Italian immigrants that flooded New York City and built the vibrant ethnic enclave in the 1860s and 1880s eventually left for greener pastures, assimilating into other parts of the city or suburbs. The disappearance of Little Italy is a sad story as far as neighborhoods go, but it’s one that should be told. 

Little Italy once spanned 50 square blocks and represented the biggest population of Italian immigrants in America. But in recent years, it’s been squeezed by the growth of Chinatown and SoHo and muscled from the rebranding of other neighborhoods like NoHo and NoLIta. In fact, NoLita was the culprit that cut the neighborhood in two. Little Italy’s boundaries may vary depending upon who you ask. Today it’s down to just a few blocks along Mulberry Street. 

One of the best ways to experience Little Italy is through its food. Take your pick from mom-and-pop markets, meat and cheese shops, or authentic sit-down restaurants that offer the very best in Italian cuisine. 

Every September (since 1926), the neighborhood hosts the Feast of San Gennaro, which celebrates the patron Saint of Naples Italy. 11 days of food, colorful parades, music performances, and more food. The aroma of zeppole and grilled sausage can be smelt for blocks. Try planning your visit around this festive time. It’s well worth it. 

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OLR ID: 1887074