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285 Lafayette Street, #3E

$9,000,000 ($2,835 per ft2) | 3 beds, 3.5 baths | Approx. 3,175 ft2
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45 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Mar 14, 2024
    Days on Market: 45
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: NoLiTa/Little Italy (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
Monthly Common Charges: $2,809
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $2,801
Total Taxes & Fees: $5,610 ($1.77/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $55,917
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $61,527 ($19.38/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 10% ($900,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Location and History: This meticulously renovated three-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom residence is located in the iconic 285 Lafayette Street condo in the NoLiTa/Little Italy neighborhood. The building, originally constructed in 1912 and converted into 31 apartments in 1999, is partly famous for its celebrity residents including David Bowie and his wife Iman.
  • Architectural Features: The 3,175 square feet space blends contemporary sophistication with 19th-century prewar architecture, featuring original preserved posts and beams, six-inch wide oak flooring, and 10.5-foot ceilings. The expansive great room is bathed in natural light from two walls of windows.
  • Kitchen and Bedrooms: The residence boasts a chef’s kitchen with professional-grade appliances, including a Lacanche six-burner French stove, concrete custom counters, and a Sub-zero refrigerator. It also has three generously sized en-suite bedrooms, each with limestone bathrooms featuring large glass shower stalls, and an expansive primary suite with a fitted walk-in closet and a luxurious five-piece limestone primary bathroom.
  • Building Amenities: Residents have access to the building’s professionally landscaped rooftop garden, newly renovated lobby, and 24-hour concierge service. Other amenities include a fitness center, outdoor entertainment space, in-unit washer/dryer, and terraces/balconies.
  • Additional Features: The property also contains 30,000 square feet of retail space currently occupied by the New York Public Library and Ralph Lauren. The building features an 800-square-foot lobby with a 10-foot-long white onyx countertop, a rooftop garden, resident storage, and a full-time doorman and concierge service.
  • Neighborhood: The building is conveniently located close to boutiques, restaurants, excellent public transportation, and the great Puck Building and subway.

Description

Within the iconic 285 Lafayette Street condo, this 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.

The loft entry features double-wide custom steel doors. The apartment foyer offers a sense of grandeur 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 elegantly 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, a Sub-zero refrigerator and an abundance of cabinets, and storage, 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 near the entry, 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 behind a sliding door, and a 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. There is a secondary entrance on Mulberry Street which is key fobbed and communicates with the front desk

This magnificent residence represents the epitome of downtown luxury living and must be experienced firsthand. Showings for 285 Lafayette are available by appointment only, with 24 hour notice.

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Apartment Amenities

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Listing Agent (Seller's Representative)

Listing courtesy of Corcoran Group

Pricing History

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About 285 Lafayette Street

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285 Lafayette Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 78, 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

25
Out of 44
+
21
Out of 36
+
23
Out of 39
+
9
=
78
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Distinguished 6 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
High-End 5 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Alterations:
Well Done 1 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
Yes and Good 2 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Enclosed 1 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Not Allowed 2 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
No 0 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
None 0 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:
Very Attractive with Trees 4 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 30 blocks 3 out of 5 points
Views:
Open 2 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Some 2 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
Some Noise 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 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:
Some 0 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:
Spacious 4 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
2 4 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
14 or more Feet 4 out of 4 points
Balconies:
None 0 out of 3 points
Health Club:
None 0 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
None 0 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Considerable 2 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
None 0 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:
Yes 1 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:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 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: 1999
  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Garden
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Terraces / Balconies

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Pros
  • Unusual renovation project
  • Close to the great Puck Building
  • Some fireplaces
  • Interiors designed by Costas Kondylis
  • Attractive building
  • Impressive lobby
  • Roof garden
  • Brazilian hardwood flooring
  • Wine coolers
  • Concierge
  • Some 26-foot-high ceilings
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • Considerable traffic
  • No sidewalk landscaping
  • No garage
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Subways

  1. M
  2. B
  3. D
  4. F
  5. 6
at Houston 0.09 miles
  1. N
  2. R
at Broadway 0.10 miles
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  2. Z
at Delencey 0.28 miles
  1. Q
at Lafayette 0.43 miles
  1. C
  2. E
at 6th Ave and Vandam 0.44 miles

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