The Police Building
240 Centre Street, New York, NY 10013
240 Centre Street was built between 1905 and 1909. Up until 1973, this Beaux-Arts building — designed by Francis L.V. Hoppin of Hoppin & Koen — served as the headquarters of the New York City Police Department. It was designated a New York City landmark in 1978, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
Eight years later, it was converted into luxury condominiums by the firm of Ehrenkranz Group & Eckstut.
Now known as the “Police Building Apartments,” 240 Centre is a true blast from the past. Aside from a rich history, it’s opulence overload even before entering the building’s grandiose marble lobby.
Per the New York Times, this iconic address is "a dramatic heap of Baroque – and Renaissance-inspired domes, cupolas, colonnades, pilasters and pediments, caked with carved ornament and wedged into the narrow block once occupied by the butcher stalls of Centre Market."
If you’re fortunate enough to win board approval, there are grand homes within, complete with high ceilings, stone archways, granite kitchen counters, luxury bathrooms, floors that span nearly 40 feet and large windows offering open-sky views framed by the rooftops of Nolita.
Additional amenities include a landscaped garden, a gym, a full-time doorman, concierge, and resident manager. Also, legend has it that there's an underground tunnel that links the building to nearby Onieal’s Grand Street Restaurant (police officers of yesteryear supposedly used the secret passageway during Prohibition).
Previous residents of this landmarked locale include journalist Judith Miller and her husband, New York Review of Books co-founder Jason Epstein.
Eight years later, it was converted into luxury condominiums by the firm of Ehrenkranz Group & Eckstut.
Now known as the “Police Building Apartments,” 240 Centre is a true blast from the past. Aside from a rich history, it’s opulence overload even before entering the building’s grandiose marble lobby.
Per the New York Times, this iconic address is "a dramatic heap of Baroque – and Renaissance-inspired domes, cupolas, colonnades, pilasters and pediments, caked with carved ornament and wedged into the narrow block once occupied by the butcher stalls of Centre Market."
If you’re fortunate enough to win board approval, there are grand homes within, complete with high ceilings, stone archways, granite kitchen counters, luxury bathrooms, floors that span nearly 40 feet and large windows offering open-sky views framed by the rooftops of Nolita.
Additional amenities include a landscaped garden, a gym, a full-time doorman, concierge, and resident manager. Also, legend has it that there's an underground tunnel that links the building to nearby Onieal’s Grand Street Restaurant (police officers of yesteryear supposedly used the secret passageway during Prohibition).
Previous residents of this landmarked locale include journalist Judith Miller and her husband, New York Review of Books co-founder Jason Epstein.
See the full transaction history for 240 Centre Street below.
Currently For Sale
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Building Info
Amenities
- New Construction
- Fitness Center
- Laundry in Building
- Doorman
- Garden
- Designated Landmark
- Laundry in Unit
- Through-wall Air Conditioning
- Central Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Dogs Allowed
- Cats Allowed
- Yes Air Conditioning
- Bike Storage
- Elevator
- Number of Elevators: 2
Building Policies
- Cats Allowed
- Dogs Allowed
Overview
Basement Type
5Gross Building Area
38,120Lot Size Depth Feet
101Lot Size Frontage Feet
396Year Built
1905
General
First Altered Year
1988Recent Altered Year
Building Count
1Floor Count
8Total Unit Count
52Lot Area Sqft
29,375
Unit Count
Residential Unit Count
51
Building Floor Area
Residential Building Floor Area
4,637Commercial Building Floor Area
33,483Office Building Floor Area
Garage Building Floor Area
Factory Building Floor Area
Retail Building Floor Area
33,483Storage Building Floor Area
Other Building Floor Area
Floor Area Ratios
Built Floor Area Ratio
1.30Residential Floor Area Ratio
6.02Commercial Floor Area Ratio
6.00Facilities Floor Area Ratio
6.50
Building
Building Type
RMLot Type
5Irregular Lot Code
YLand Use
04Proximity Code
Extension Code
Easements
Ownership
Current Owner's Full Name
240 CENTRE STREET CON
Neighborhood
School District
02Community District
102City Council District
1Historic District Name
Landmark Name
INDIVIDUAL LANDMARKPolice Precinct
5Fire Company
E055Health Area
6800Health Center District
Sanitation District
Sanitation District Borough
1Sanitation Subsection
Zoning
Limited Height District
Zoning
C6-2GSpecial Purpose District 1
LISpecial Purpose District 2
Special Purpose District 3
Split Boundary Zone Indicator
NZoning Commercial Overlay 1
Zoning Commercial Overlay 2
Zoning District 2
Zoning District 3
Zoning District 4
Geography
Full Street Address
240 CENTRE STREETZip Code
10013Borough Name
MNBorough Code
1Block
472Lot
7501Borough Block Lot
1004727501Condominium Number
586
Valuation
Assessed Land Value
$2,441,250Assessed Total Value
$16,710,750Exempt Land Value
$357,870Exempt Total Value
$7,488,570
Neighborhood
Stats & Trends
$2,597,500
Median Asking
4.60%
Below Asking
$1,998
Sale Price/ft²
203
Days on Market
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Schools
| School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 130 Hernando De Soto | Elementary | PK to 5 | 0.1 mi |
| Ms 131 | Middle School | 6 to 8 | 0.35 mi |
| Clinton School (the) | High School | 6 to 12 | 1.15 mi |
| Emma Lazarus High School | High School | 9 to 12 | 0.35 mi |
| Pace High School | High School | 9 to 12 | 0.35 mi |
| New Explorations into Sciencetech and Math High School | Other | KG to 12 | 0.98 mi |
| Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell | Elementary | PK to 8 | 5 mi |
| Anderson School (the) | Elementary | KG to 8 | 4.34 mi |
| Brooklyn Brownstone School | Elementary | PK to 5 | 4.21 mi |
| Forsythe Satellite Academy | High School | 9 to 12 | 0.42 mi |
School zoning information and other data are provided by RealtyHop Schools and 3rd party sources. The contents of the database are not guaranteed to be accurate or timely. Contact the schools or districts before making any decisions using on this data.
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Units
Transaction history for 240 Centre Street
| Unit | Br | Ba | ft² | Listed | Listing Agent | Asking HOA + Tax |
Closed | Closing | Buyer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 2J | 2 | 2 | 0 | Mar 9, 2020 |
Robert Dowling Compass |
$2,650,000
$2,530/mo |
Active | ||
| Unit | Stu | 0 | 0 | Jun 1, 2021 |
Siim Hanja Brown Harris Stevens |
$3,950,000
$4,980/mo |
Active | ||
| Unit 2B | - | - | - | - | - | - | Jun 17, 2021 | - |
Sze Ching Chan Nelson Li |
| Unit 5N | Stu | 0 | - | Nov 2, 2020 |
Michael Lorber Elliman |
$3,495,000
$7,350/mo |
Jun 14, 2021
223 Days |
$2,850,000 -18.45% |
3slg Llc |
| Unit 6A6R | - | - | - | - | - | - | Jun 3, 2021 | $10,000,000 | Aaron Chaus |
| Unit 2D | 1 | 2 | - | Jul 13, 2020 |
Stephen Ferrara Compass |
$1,650,000
$2,439/mo |
Oct 13, 2020
91 Days |
$1,600,000 -3.03% |
Frances Fuqua |
| Unit 2A | - | - | - | - | - | - | Sep 22, 2020 | $100 | Esther R Judelson |
| Unit 2N | 1 | 2 | 1,000 | Aug 14, 2019 |
Todd Lewin Compass |
$1,600,000
$2,388/mo |
Nov 19, 2019
96 Days |
$1,940,000 +21.25% |
Hannah J Kauffman |
| Unit 5H | - | - | - | - | - | - | Jul 1, 2019 | $10,500,000 | Richard Edelman |
| Unit 4J | - | - | - | - | - | - | Sep 7, 2017 | $2,850,000 | Nolita Us Holdings Corp |
| Unit 3A | 2 | 2.5 | 1,400 | Dec 22, 2015 |
Herbert Chou Warburg Realty Partnership Ltd. |
$2,900,000
$2,145/mo |
Sep 7, 2016
259 Days |
$2,906,000 +0.21% |
William Hamilton Jr Harris |
| Unit 4K | - | - | - | - | - | - | Jun 21, 2016 | $2,320,000 | Nicolas H Jammet |
| Unit 6M | 2 | 2 | - | May 7, 2015 |
David Cobell Brown Harris Stevens |
$3,650,000
$3,154/mo |
Mar 16, 2016
313 Days |
$3,425,000 -6.16% |
6m Centre Llc |
| Unit 2A | - | - | - | - | - | - | Dec 16, 2014 | $1,680,000 |
Benjamin Armstrong Berringer Esther Ruth Judelson |
| Unit 3K | 1 | 1.5 | - |
Dec 3, 2013
Contract Signed |
Christina Visca Bond New York |
$2,295,000
$1,752/mo |
Jul 28, 2014
236 Days |
$2,147,500 -6.43% |
Beatrice Trussardi |
| Unit 6C | 2 | 2 | - | Nov 27, 2013 |
Charlie Attias The Corcoran Group |
$2,950,000
$2,276/mo |
May 30, 2014
183 Days |
$3,000,000 +1.69% |
David Barry Kyra Tirana Barry |
| Unit 2N | - | - | - | - | - | - | May 15, 2014 | $1,575,000 | Henry Delouvrier |
| Unit 2L | 1 | 1.5 | - | Mar 18, 2014 |
Todd Lewin Good Property |
$1,600,000
$1,283/mo |
Apr 30, 2014
42 Days |
$1,468,000 -8.25% |
Mohammad Tabibian |
| Unit 3G | - | - | - | - | - | - | Jan 6, 2014 | $3,850,000 |
James Macgregor Claire Montgomery |
| Unit 3F | 3 | 3 | - | Aug 8, 2013 |
Meg Siegel Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. |
$4,150,000
$3,768/mo |
Dec 23, 2013
136 Days |
$4,150,000 |
Dominick Alfieri Michael Alfieri |
| Unit 4B | 2 | 2.5 | - | Jul 25, 2013 |
Andrew Charas Brown Harris Stevens |
$2,425,000
$2,356/mo |
Dec 4, 2013
131 Days |
$2,400,000 -1.03% |
Nathaniel Felsher |
| Unit 4K | 1 | 2 | 1,050 | Jul 9, 2013 |
Jane Powers Elliman |
$1,725,000
$1,929/mo |
Nov 12, 2013
125 Days |
$1,725,000 | Thomas J Jr May |
| Unit RES | - | - | - | - | - | - | Oct 18, 2013 | $3,150,000 | Joseph T Baio |
| Unit 2K | - | - | - | - | - | - | Sep 25, 2013 | $2,175,000 |
Gloria Wysocki Lee Charles J Wysocki |
| Unit 5B | - | - | - | - | - | - | Jul 22, 2013 | $2,702,500 | Nathaniel Felsher |
| Unit MULTIPLE | - | - | - | - | - | - | Jul 18, 2013 | $4,300,000 |
David Barry Kyra Tirana Barry |
| Unit 6N | - | - | - | - | - | - | May 31, 2013 | $2,800,000 | Margaret Elizabeth Ellison |
| Unit 5H | - | - | - | - | - | - | Feb 27, 2012 | - |
Alvin H Einbender As Trustee The Alvin H Einbender Revocable Trust |
| Unit 6B | - | - | - | - | - | - | Jan 6, 2012 | $1,250,000 | Dane Neller |
| Unit 4R | - | - | - | - | - | - | Nov 2, 2011 | $2,600,000 | Sebastien Gobbi |
| Unit 3H | - | - | - | - | - | - | Jun 23, 2010 | $1,700,000 | Federico Marchetti |
| Unit 4G | - | - | - | - | - | - | May 5, 2010 | $2,000,000 |
Lisa Hofer Brian Silver |
| Unit 5B | - | - | - | - | - | - | Nov 24, 2008 | - | Bernard Chappard |
| Unit RES | - | - | - | - | - | - | Jun 19, 2008 | $1,200,000 | Sebastien Gobbi |
| Unit 4J | - | - | - | - | - | - | Jun 16, 2008 | $2,950,000 | Spencer Equities Sa |
| Unit 3DE | - | - | - | - | - | - | Nov 12, 2007 | $2,930,000 |
Paola Nicola Rossini Mariangela Ventura |
| Unit RES | - | - | - | - | - | - | Jul 26, 2007 | $74,499 |
Ahmass Fakahany Alsun Keogh |
| Unit RES | - | - | - | - | - | - | Jun 2, 2006 | $1,600,000 | Carlos E Zapata |
| Unit RES | - | - | - | - | - | - | Mar 27, 2006 | $1,170,000 |
Ahmass Fakahany Alsun Keogh |
| Unit RES | - | - | - | - | - | - | Jan 26, 2006 | $1,675,000 | Dane Neller |
| Unit RES | - | - | - | - | - | - | Dec 2, 2005 | $810,635 | Christine M Beauchamp |
| Unit RES | - | - | - | - | - | - | Nov 3, 2005 | $1,950,000 |
Ahmass Fakahany Alsun Keogh |
| Unit RES | - | - | - | - | - | - | Jan 20, 2005 | $1,250,000 | Mark Malin |
| Unit - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Feb 3, 1993 | - | City Of New York |
| Unit - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Nov 17, 1988 | - | 240 Centre St Corp |
Apartments for Sale at 240 Centre Street
| Unit | Br | Ba | ft² | Listed | Listing Agent | Asking | Price/ft² | HOA + Tax | Floorplans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 2J | 2 | 2 | 0 | Mar 9, 2020 |
Robert Dowling Compass |
$2,650,000 | - | $2,530/mo | |
| Unit | Stu | 0 | 0 | Jun 1, 2021 |
Siim Hanja Brown Harris Stevens |
$3,950,000 | - | $4,980/mo |
Apartments for Rent at 240 Centre Street
| Unit | Br | Ba | ft² | Listed | Listing Agent | Asking | Price/ft² | Floorplans |
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More about 240 Centre Street
Located in Little Italy,
240 Centre Street was first built in 1905 and is 116 years old.
There are a total of 8 floors in 240 Centre Street, but good news, residents have access to 2 elevators.
There are 43 closings on record since January 1, 1970, of which we have matching data for 11 listings.
In the past 3 years, a listing in this building will typically remain on the market for about 203 days
and tend to sell below the original asking price of $2,597,500 by -4.60%.
Overall, the median closing price per square foot at 240 Centre Street is $1,998.
In recent years, the longest days-on-market transaction was unit 6M, listed on May 7, 2015 for $3,650,000. This particular unit ultimately sold 313 days later for $3,425,000.The most recently closed transaction was unit 2B, which sold for $0 on June 17, 2021.
There are currently a total of 2 active listings. A breakdown of active listings shows 1 studio, and 1 two-bedroom listings for sale. Unit 2J is currently the lowest priced apartment in the building, with an asking price of $2,650,000. At the high end, unit is a studio with and an asking price of $3,950,000.
Last but not least, there are many great amenities and features for residents in the building. You can expect to be greeted by a doorman which means any packages you mail home will also be taken care of! Conveniently, the building has laundry machines. Best yet, washer and dryers are allowed in each unit. For those who love to work out, there is a fitness center. Love to bike? Store your bike in the building's bike storage rather than your own apartment. The closest transportation nearby is the Canal St 6 line.
There are currently a total of 2 active listings. A breakdown of active listings shows 1 studio, and 1 two-bedroom listings for sale. Unit 2J is currently the lowest priced apartment in the building, with an asking price of $2,650,000. At the high end, unit is a studio with and an asking price of $3,950,000.
Last but not least, there are many great amenities and features for residents in the building. You can expect to be greeted by a doorman which means any packages you mail home will also be taken care of! Conveniently, the building has laundry machines. Best yet, washer and dryers are allowed in each unit. For those who love to work out, there is a fitness center. Love to bike? Store your bike in the building's bike storage rather than your own apartment. The closest transportation nearby is the Canal St 6 line.
