129 Lafayette Street, Unit 5A
Description
A gracious foyer spills into a huge corner great room featuring spacious living and dining spaces, a wall of built-in bookshelves, striking ceiling beams, and a contemporary open chef’s kitchen for effortless entertaining. The kitchen and dining area is made even more distinctive with fabulous black and white checkered flooring, as well as a large island with seating, sleek countertops, and premium stainless steel appliances by Sub-Zero, Viking, Thermador and Bosch.
Unwind in your oversized primary bedroom retreat offering lots of room for a sitting or office area, and a big walk-in closet for your belongings. The en-suite spa bath dazzles with a luxurious soaking tub, separate shower and dual sink vanity. A second bedroom with ample closets adjoins, and the third bedroom sits at the opposite end of the loft with its own en-suite bath. Additional highlights include a full hall bath with tub/shower, laundry room and great storage space.
Built in 1911, the limestone-clad 129 Lafayette Street, designed by Frank H. Quinby, was originally a printing facility that was impeccably converted to a luxury loft condo in 2004. The building is marked by a grand 15’ lobby with 24-hour doorman service, wonderful 2,000 sq ft landscaped roof deck with panoramic views, and private onsite storage. The prime location at Lafayette and Howard Streets affords easy access to Soho, Chinatown, Nolita, The Bowery and Tribeca, minutes from shops, restaurants, and subway transportation with the 6/N/Q/R/J/Z lines right nearby. Pets are allowed.
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Amenities
- Primary Ensuite
- Doorman
- Full-Time Doorman
- Concierge
- City Views
- Roof Deck
- Common Roof Deck
- Built-Ins
Property Details for 129 Lafayette Street, Unit 5A
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 70 |
| Taxes | $2,091 / month |
| Common Charges | $3,075 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 10% |
| Total Rooms | 7.0 |
| Compass Type | Condo |
| MLS Type | Condominium |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
129 Lafayette St
Location
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Building Information for 129 Lafayette Street, Unit 5A
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$26,002 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$20,836
$2,091
$3,075
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1Property History for 129 Lafayette Street, Unit 5A
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2022 | Sold Manual | $3,800,000 |
| 02/25/2022 | $3,800,000 +2.5% / yr | |
| 12/24/2021 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 10/15/2021 | Listed (Active) Manual | $3,995,000 |
| 11/13/2009 | Sold RealPlus #65544a41a999890d71f11fa4d2a1efeede658bdf | $2,800,000 |
| 11/13/2009 | $2,800,000 +9.9% / yr | |
| 09/25/2009 | Contract Signed RealPlus #65544a41a999890d71f11fa4d2a1efeede658bdf | $2,850,000 |
| 06/03/2009 | Price Change RealPlus #65544a41a999890d71f11fa4d2a1efeede658bdf | $2,850,000 |
| 04/02/2009 | Price Change RealPlus #65544a41a999890d71f11fa4d2a1efeede658bdf | $2,950,000 |
| 02/23/2009 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #65544a41a999890d71f11fa4d2a1efeede658bdf | $3,250,000 |
| 01/26/2005 | $1,781,938 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 129 Lafayette Street, Unit 5A
Schools near 129 Lafayette Street, Unit 5A
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 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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