280 Rector Place, Unit 3E

The Soundings Condominium
Battery Park City

$499,999
Price
1
Bed
550 Sq. Ft.
$909 / Sq. Ft.
550
Sq. Ft.
$909
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

An amazing opportunity to live in a bright one bedroom with a large living and dining area! With plenty of room to create your ideal setup, the space easily accommodates relaxing, entertaining, or even a comfortable work-from-home area. Large windows bring in great natural light and views of Rector Park, while the separate kitchen offers ample cabinet and counter space along with full-size appliances. The bedroom features built-in shelving and storage, comfortably fitting a full or queen-size bed...An amazing opportunity to live in a bright one bedroom with a large living and dining area! With plenty of room to create your ideal setup, the space easily accommodates relaxing, entertaining, or even a comfortable work-from-home area. Large windows bring in great natural light and views of Rector Park, while the separate kitchen offers ample cabinet and counter space along with full-size appliances. The bedroom features built-in shelving and storage, comfortably fitting a full or queen-size bed while maximizing functionality. Battery Park City living has been the best kept secret in Manhattan for years. And now, more than ever, the park setting, water breezes and buildings that aren't stacked on top of each other have become even more attractive! The Soundings is the best boutique condo building in Battery Park City. From the friendly doorman, to live in super, gym, roof deck, lounge, children's playroom, dance studio, storage, bike storage, and attached garage - your every need is fulfilled. Perfectly situated in Battery Park City, grocery stores (Gristedes, Battery Place Market, Whole Foods), restaurants (El Vez, PJ Clarkes, Treadwell, Hudson Eats, Inatteso, Brookfield Place), parks, the riverfront esplanade, entertainment (Battery Park Conservancy, Regal Cinemas), and shopping (Brookfield Mall). Getting around couldn't be easier - take advantage of the free Downtown connection, M20, M9, and all trains close by!
  1. Listed by Andrew Klima • Serhant
    P: (716)-725-9136 C: (716)-725-9136 andrew.klima@serhant.com
  2. Listed by Jonathan Antonio • Serhant
    P: (716)-597-5150 jonathan.antonio@serhant.com
  3. Listed by Bradley Arthur Rhyins • Serhant
    P: (646)-583-3663 C: (646)-583-3663 bradley@serhant.com
  4. Listed by Garrett Lawson • Serhant
    P: (917)-865-7158 C: (917)-865-7158 garrett.lawson@serhant.com

Property Details for 280 Rector Place, Unit 3E

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LISTING UPDATED: 04/05/2026 02:09 PM

Property Details for 280 Rector Place, Unit 3E

StatusActive
MLS IDRLS20076082
Days on Market26
Taxes$1,081 / month
Common Charges$1,264 / month
Min. Down Pymt10%
Total Rooms3.0
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium
Year Built1985
CountyNew York County

Building

The Soundings Condominium

121 Units9 StoriesBuilt in 1985
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Location

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Building Information for 280 Rector Place, Unit 3E

Building/ComplexThe Soundings CondominiumFloor3Stories9Residences121Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details3Year Built1985Building AgePost-war

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$5,177 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,832

Property Taxes

$1,081

Maintenance/Common Charges

$1,264

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Property Information for 280 Rector Place, Unit 3E

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Battery Park City
  • Stories Total: 8
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning Description: BPC
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 3021
  • Tax Deduction Percent: .00%
  • Tax Block: 00016
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Flip Tax: $0
  • Building Tax Lot: 7506
  • Tax Monthly Amount: 1081.0
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 550.0
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Building Name: The Soundings
Building Information
  • Building Features: BikeStorage, CommonPlayroom, Elevators
  • Landmark Status YN: false
  • Building Exterior Features: Courtyard, BuildingRoofDeck
  • Building Laundry Features: Other
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
  • Building Pets Allowed Comments: No pitbulls
  • Capital Reserves YN: false
  • Green Building YN: false
Property and Assessments
  • New Development: No
  • Sponsor Unit: No
  • Certificate Of Occupancy: Yes
  • Percent Of Common Elements: .00%
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Number Of Shares: 0
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: HighRise
  • Property Condition: Good
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Basement: Other
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: None
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Other
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Kitchen Condition: Good
  • Floor Number: 3
  • Basement: No
  • Cooling: No
  • Bathroom Condition: Good
  • ElevatorsTotal: 2
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 121
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitYes
  • Attendance Type: DoormanFullTime
  • Land Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed Comments: No pitbulls

Property History for 280 Rector Place, Unit 3E

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Mar 10, 2026

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20076082

$499,999—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/10/2026

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20076082

$499,999

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 280 Rector Place, Unit 3E

Taxable ValueLand$15,347Additions$93,203Total$108,550
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt556 SqFtLot Size0 SqFtYear Built0ZoningBPCAPN1000163021

Schools near 280 Rector Place, Unit 3E

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Battery Park City School
Public - PK to 8
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Middle 297
Public - 6 to 8
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Battery Park City School
PublicPK to 8

Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public6 to 8

Middle 297
Public6 to 8

Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
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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More information about 280 Rector Place, Unit 3E, Battery Park City

280 Rector Place, Unit 3E is a condo for sale in Battery Park City. This property was listed for sale on March 10, 2026 by Serhant, it's currently listed at $499,999. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 2. Nearby schools include Battery Park City School, Lower Manhattan Community Middle School and Middle 297. 280 Rector Place, Unit 3E is a 1-bed, 1-bath, 550 sqft condo built in 1985.

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