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The Police Building, 240 Centre Street, #2J

$2,495,000 | 2 beds, 2 baths
Building Profile  | 
80 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Sep 3, 2024
    Days on Market: 80
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: NoLiTa/Little Italy (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
Monthly Maintenance: $3,166
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $12,462
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $15,628
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 25% ($623,750), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Historic Landmark Building: This property is located in a historic landmark building that blends historic integrity with modern style. The building is an architectural masterpiece designed at the turn of the last century, converted into luxury residences in 1988, and retains many of its incredible original details.
  • Expansive Duplex Loft: The expansive duplex loft features double-height 14’ 9” ceilings, oversized East-facing windows that flood the apartment with light, and an open living and dining room with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, a wall of mirrors, and a spiral staircase.
  • Luxurious Features: The loft includes a bright and airy primary bedroom over 20’ long with additional bookshelves and generous closet space, luxurious marble bathrooms with a bathtub and glass-enclosed shower, and a windowed kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances.
  • Additional Amenities: The property comes with a washer/dryer, motorized shades, a recently upgraded central HVAC split system for year-long comfort, and a large storage unit in the basement.
  • Building Amenities and Location: The building amenities include a 24-hour doorman, concierge, live-in superintendent, fitness room, outdoor garden, and a sunlit fitness center opening onto a planted terrace. It is conveniently located at the crossroads of vibrant SoHo, Nolita and Little Italy, close to great shops, eateries, other attractions, and public transportation.
  • Second Bedroom: The second bedroom features two beautiful arched windows and a marble en-suite bathroom, adding to the grand architecture with unusual and spectacular layouts.

Description

Expansive duplex loft in the magnificent Police Building, a historic landmark set on the coveted, extra-wide Centre Street and blends historic integrity with modern style. Unit 2J is a two bedroom-two bathroom home featuring impressive double-height 14’ 9” ceilings and oversized East-facing windows that flood the apartment with light. The open living and dining room is the centerpiece of this home, with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, a wall of mirrors, spiral staircase, and impressive scale that is sure to stun. The bright and airy primary bedroom is over 20’ long with additional bookshelves and generous closet space. Next to the primary bedroom, is a luxurious marble bathroom with a bathtub and glass-enclosed shower.

The windowed kitchen is complete with top-of-the-line appliances, including a Subzero refrigerator and Bosch range. The adjacent, windowed dining area is a seamless extension of the entertaining space. Above the living room, there is a generously sized second bedroom with two beautiful arched windows and a marble en-suite bathroom.

The apartment also features a washer/dryer, motorized shades, and recently upgraded central HVAC split system for year-long comfort. The apartment comes with a large storage unit in the basement. The original headquarters for the NYC Police Department, historic 240 Centre Street is an architectural masterpiece designed at the turn of the last century by Hoppin & Koen. The building was converted into luxury residences in 1988 by Ehrenkranz Group & Eckstut, and remains one of downtown’s most distinguished addresses.

The white-glove cooperative retains many of its incredible original details and offers discriminating residents the highest level of privacy as well as upscale amenities like a 24-hour doorman, concierge, live-in superintendent, fitness room and outdoor garden. The prime location at the crossroads of vibrant SoHo, Nolita and Little Italy easily accesses the great shops, eateries and other attractions all around you.

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Apartment Amenities

  • Garden
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About The Police Building, 240 Centre Street

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The Police Building, 240 Centre Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 91, based on:

 
Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

 
Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

 
Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

33
Out of 44
+
24
Out of 36
+
25
Out of 39
+
9
=
91
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Architectural Masterpiece 8 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
None 2 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Dramatic 3 out of 3 points
Alterations:
Well Done 1 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
No, but Very Good 3 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Exists 1 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Not Allowed 2 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
Free Standing 2 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
Attractive 2 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
No 0 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unified Design 1 out of 1 points
Illumination:
None 0 out of 1 points
Water Element:
None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:
Average Mix 2 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 20 blocks 4 out of 5 points
Views:
Open 2 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Bland 1 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Very Little 3 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
Less Than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Shopping:
5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Schools:
No Noise 1 out of 1 points
Noise From Nightlife:
None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:
Spacious 4 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
10-15 1 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
14 or more Feet 4 out of 4 points
Balconies:
Some 1 out of 3 points
Health Club:
Yes, with Swimming Pool 2 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
Substantial 2 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Considerable 2 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Concierge:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
None 0 out of 1 points
Driveway:
None 0 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
None 0 out of 1 points
Catering:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
None 0 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
No 0 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Prewar:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Many 2 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Conversion Year: 1988
  • Attended Lobby
  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Central AC
  • Garden
  • Health Club
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Landmarked
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies

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Pros
  • Grand architecture
  • Health club
  • Garden
  • Some fireplaces
  • Doorman
  • Concierge
  • Unusual and spectacular layouts
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No sundeck
  • No garage
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