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140 Nassau Street

The Morse Building,
140 Nassau Street

Co-op located in Financial District, at The Northeast corner of Beekman Street

  • Apartments For Sale (2)
  • Recent Sales (7)
  • All Units in Building (39)
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Overview of The Morse Building at 140 Nassau Street

Originally built in 1879 by Silliman and Farnsworth, the Morse Building offers the quintessential New York City experience with 39 residences and only three units per floor. Converted in 2006, this historic landmark co-op features a recently renovated old world mosaic-tiled lobby, state-of-the-art video intercom, and a beautifully landscaped roof deck with panoramic views of the city. Additional amenities include a full-time superintendent, laundry room and storage available for rent. It is located at 140 Nassau Street near the South Street Seaport, the East River, top restaurants and bars, and the Fulton Street and City Hall public transportation hubs. Up to two dogs (25-pound weight limit) are permitted.

Year Built
1880
Converted: 1980
Apartments
39
Floors
14
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%
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Amenities

  • Pre War
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Video Intercom
  • Elevator

Shh... Many units sell without being publicly listed.

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Nearby Subways

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  2. Z
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  5. 4
  6. 5
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  8. C
at Nassau 0.10 miles
  1. R
at Broadway and Warren 0.15 miles
  1. 6
at Centre and Reade 0.16 miles
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  2. E
at Broadway 0.19 miles

Carter’s Review

"The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission unanimously designated the 14-floor Morse Building at 140 Nassau Street as an individual landmark September 19, 2006.

The building was designed by Benjamin Silliman and James Farnesworth and was completed in 1880 as an 8-story office building with two hydraulic elevators, gas lighting and fireplaces. It had been developed by G. Livingston Morse and Sidney E. Morse, nephews of Samuel F. B. Morse, the inventor of the telegraph and a prominent artist."
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Pros & Cons

  • Designated city landmark
  • Close to Financial district
  • Good public transportation
  • A block from City Hall Park
  • Adjacent to major Gehry skyscraper project
  • Half a block from Pace University
  • Equidistant from Ground Zero and South Street Seaport
  • Roof deck
  • Nice mosaic murals in lobby
  • Fabulous block architecturally
  • Close to Subway
  • Bollards but no sidewalk landscaping
  • No garage
  • No concierge
  • No doorman
  • No fitness center
  • No balconies
  • Close to Pace University

CityRealty Rating

12
/44
Architecture
+
24
/36
Location
+
11
/39
Features
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7
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RATING
  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

Broker & Buyer Comments

Please note that these comments have not been reviewed or confirmed by CityRealty and may be old, incomplete or otherwise inaccurate. Be sure to consult with a qualified real estate specialist for up-to-date information.

Stunning landmarked co-op.

Needs a lot of financial back-up, a little tough but reasonable.

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