240 Centre Street, Unit 4J
Description
This beautiful home boasts an enormous living/dining area, soaring 16+/- ceilings in the living room and master bedroom, a second level with one bedroom, seating area and full bathroom,...The Police Building! Chic, elegant, stylish and unique are a few words that describe this loft-like two bedroom, two and one half bath duplexed home in the iconic landmarked Police Building, one of downtown’s most prestigious addresses, located at 240 Centre Street at the crossroads of Nolita, Soho, and Little Italy.
This beautiful home boasts an enormous living/dining area, soaring 16+/- ceilings in the living room and master bedroom, a second level with one bedroom, seating area and full bathroom, a windowed kitchen with ample storage, Miele DW, Sub Zero wine cooler and refrigerator, Viking range, huge windows throughout with bright eastern exposure overlooking beautiful townhouses on quiet Centre Market Place,
The soaring Beaux Art masterpiece housed the police headquarters for all of New York City from 1909-1973. It remains today one of Lower Manhattan’s crown jewels and sparkling pieces of history. It became landmarked in 1978 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
The Police Building is known for its unsurpassed service and has one most dramatic and opulent lobbies in all of New York City. Amenities include a full-time doorman and concierge, resident manager, a complimentary gym, a Common English garden with fountain, valet service, numerous porters, and impeccable security.
The Police Building is located at the crossroads of Nolita, Little Italy, and Soho and just a short walk to Tribeca, NoHo, The Lower East Side and more, and surrounded by world-renowned restaurants and shopping and is close to the A,C,E,B,D,M,N,R,4,5,6 subway lines.
With its intimate boutique vibe and its elegant luxury, The Police Building is the perfect place to call home. Pets are allowed on a case-by-case basis. Please allow 30 days for board approval. Also for sale at $3,495,000.
Listing Agent
![Christina Visca]()
christina.visca@compass.comP: (917)-806-6867
Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Concierge
- Common Garden
- Common Outdoor Space
- Gym
- High Ceilings
- Oversized Windows
- Elevator
Property Details for 240 Centre Street, Unit 4J
| Status | Rented |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 167 |
| Rental Incentives | - |
| Available Date | 09/15/2022 |
| Lease Term | 12-36 months |
| Furnished | Unfurnished |
| Total Rooms | 4.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | Residential Lease |
| Year Built | 1905 |
| County | New York County |
Building
The Police Building
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Building Information for 240 Centre Street, Unit 4J
Property History for 240 Centre Street, Unit 4J
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2023 | Rented Manual | — | |
| Oct 14, 2022 | Price Change Manual | $12,995 | — |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Price Change Manual | $13,995 | — |
| Sep 16, 2022 | Listed (Active) Manual | $14,500 | — |
| Mar 8, 2021 | Rented Manual | — | |
| Feb 11, 2021 | Application Pending Manual | — | |
| Dec 3, 2020 | Price Change Manual | $7,995 | — |
| Oct 15, 2020 | Listed (Active) Manual | $8,995 | — |
| Oct 15, 2020 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — | |
| Aug 17, 2020 | Price Change Manual | $9,995 | — |
| Aug 17, 2020 | Listed (Active) Manual | $11,500 | — |
| Apr 15, 2020 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — | |
| Feb 18, 2020 | Listed (Active) Manual | $11,500 | — |
| Jun 16, 2011 | Rented Manual | $9,350 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2023 | Rented Manual | — |
| 10/14/2022 | Price Change Manual | $12,995 |
| 09/29/2022 | Price Change Manual | $13,995 |
| 09/16/2022 | Listed (Active) Manual | $14,500 |
| 03/08/2021 | Rented Manual | — |
| 02/11/2021 | Application Pending Manual | — |
| 12/03/2020 | Price Change Manual | $7,995 |
| 10/15/2020 | Listed (Active) Manual | $8,995 |
| 10/15/2020 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 08/17/2020 | Price Change Manual | $9,995 |
| 08/17/2020 | Listed (Active) Manual | $11,500 |
| 04/15/2020 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 02/18/2020 | Listed (Active) Manual | $11,500 |
| 06/16/2011 | Rented Manual | $9,350 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 240 Centre Street, Unit 4J
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 130 Hernando De Soto PublicPK to 5 | ||
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies Public6 to 8 | ||
Ms 131 Public6 to 8 |
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