Courtesy of Douglas Elliman
As landmark residencies go, the old NYPD headquarters in Manhattan is among the most spectacular – as this duplex in its former gym attests.
Clocking in at 6,600 sq ft, the Nolita property has a jaw-dropping great room with a 25-ft-tall barrel vaulted ceiling that is crossed with steel trusses and skylights.
Feted ‘New York Five’ architect Charles Gwathmey was responsible the duplex’s four-year-long makeover – and according to listing, it’s the only apartment he designed in its entirety.
Courtesy of Douglas Elliman
Courtesy of Douglas Elliman
Courtesy of Douglas Elliman
Courtesy of Douglas Elliman
Courtesy of Douglas Elliman
The master suite fills the entire east wing of its upper level. Elsewhere, there’s a library – complete with radial glass floor – which overlooks the great room, as well as three more bedrooms, and a terrace with sweeping views over SoHo.
The Beaux Arts style building at 240 Centre Street was completed in 1909 by Hoppin & Koen, and used by the NYPD until 1973. The vacant structure was converted into huge lofts and apartments eleven years later, and quickly became one of Manhattan’s most sought after – and expensive – residencies.
It’s not the first time around the block for this pad though: listed on and off since 2008 with a yo-yoing price tag, it is currently on the market via Douglas Elliman for $18.5m. Will the Manhattan property finally find a buyer with deep enough pockets?
