$7,850,000
Updated a year ago
Sold

285 Lafayette Street, 3-E

Little Italy, Manhattan | Prince Street & East Houston Street

Loft 5 Rooms3 Beds3.5 Baths3,175 Square FeetCondo

$7,850,000
Common Charges$2,809
RE Taxes$2,831
Price Per SF
$2,472

This property was sold for $7,850,000 on 03/13/25.

Listing Features

  • Architectural Dtls
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Corner Apartment
  • Dressing Area
  • Entry Foyer
  • Exposed Brick
  • High Ceilings [10.5']
  • Original Details
  • Separate Dining Area
  • Surround Sound
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Washer / Dryer
  • New Windows
  • Wall of Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Dishwasher
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Double Vanity
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Powder Room
  • Soaking Tub
  • Stall Shower

Outdoor space and views

  • East Exposure
  • North Exposure
  • South Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Full Service
  • Elevator
  • Garden
  • Roof Deck
  • Storage

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Property Description for 285 Lafayette Street, 3-E

Welcome to the iconic 285 Lafayette Street Condo; 3E, an extraordinary three-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom residence epitomizes luxurious urban living. Meticulously renovated to the highest standards, the 3,175 square foot home seamlessly blends contemporary sophistication with the timeless charm of its 19th-century prewar architecture.

Original preserved posts and beams coalesce with gorgeous six-inch wide reclaimed oak flooring under 10.5-foot ceilings, creating a space of unparalleled elegance and refinement. Architect Fred Lambiase; Designer William Knight.

Enter the apartment through double-wide custom steel doors. The wide foyer is accentuated with elegant lighting fixtures. The expansive great room is bathed in natural light from two walls of windows offering tranquil views east over Mulberry Street.

The living area beckons for both relaxation and entertainment. A double-sided wood and brass custom cabinet cleverly divides the dining and living areas, the latter boasting a corner position flooded with light from eight large windows adorned with Roman shades. The flexible living space offers a serene retreat with open sky and distance views towards the east.

Adjacent to the living room, the chef's kitchen spans a stunning 11 x 30 feet and features professional-grade appliances, including a sumptuous Lacanche six-burner French stove. Concrete custom counters are throughout the apartment. A Sub-zero refrigerator and an abundance of storage cabinets, as well as a table-height counter extension offers seating for four chairs, and completes the kitchen's functionality and style.

A 24' long hallway includes a fitted coat closet, a powder room in the entry hall, and a separate laundry room with Miele washer and dryer, cabinets, shelving, storage drawers. At the end of the hall is a storage area behind a sliding door, and the bedroom wing. Three generously sized en-suite bedrooms, each with limestone bathrooms featuring large glass shower stalls offer unparalleled comfort and privacy.

The expansive primary suite, exudes tranquility and privacy, and is completed with a fitted walk-in closet with built in lighting. A luxurious five-piece limestone primary bathroom has a standalone tub from Cheviot Iris, double sinks and magnificent lighting fixtures.

Throughout the apartment, custom-made brass hardware adds a consistent touch of opulence, while four zones of central air conditioning ensure comfort year-round. Residents also enjoy access to the building's professionally landscaped rooftop garden, newly renovated lobby, and 24-hour concierge service, creating an unparalleled urban oasis.

A secondary entrance on Mulberry Street, is key fobbed and communicates with the front desk, offering privacy and convenience to building residents.

This magnificent residence represents the epitome of downtown luxury living and must be experienced firsthand. Showings for 285 Lafayette are by appointment.

Listing History for 285 Lafayette Street, 3-E

Now
03/13/2025
$7,850,000
Sold and Closed by Dorothy Zeidman
Corcoran
02/04/2025
Contract Signed by Dorothy Zeidman
Corcoran

Building Details for 285 Lafayette Street

OwnershipCondo
Building TypeLoft
Service LevelFull Service
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1886
Financing Allowed90%
Floors/Apts10/31
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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

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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: 128253