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1 bed600 sqft$917/sqft
280 Rector Place, Unit 7E, Battery Park City
Building Info: The Soundings Condominium, 9 stories, Built 1985
Est: $5,141/moGet pre-approved
CondoProperty Type
1985Year Built
$917/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$2,345/moCommon Charges
Pets welcomePet policy

Description

Welcome home to unit #7E at the highly sought after condo building in Battery Park City 280 Rector Place. Upon entering this beautifully renovated apartment a high end spa-like bathroom includes a shower with 10 shower heads, large vanity, and closet storage. A large living room faces north with a beautiful view of the park and World Trade Center. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, premium granite countertops, and cabinets to house all of your cooking items. The queen-sized bedroom has ample...Welcome home to unit #7E at the highly sought after condo building in Battery Park City 280 Rector Place. Upon entering this beautifully renovated apartment a high end spa-like bathroom includes a shower with 10 shower heads, large vanity, and closet storage. A large living room faces north with a beautiful view of the park and World Trade Center. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, premium granite countertops, and cabinets to house all of your cooking items. The queen-sized bedroom has ample closet space and tons of natural light. The Soundings is the premiere 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 (Mir-a-mar, El Vez, Parm, PJ Clarkes, Treadwell Park, Hudson Eats, Inatteso, Blue Smoke, Pick-a-Bagel), parks, the riverfront esplanade, entertainment (Battery Park Conservancy, Regal Cinemas), and shopping (Bed Bath and Beyond, Barnes and Noble, and the Brookfield Mall). Getting around couldn't be easier - take advantage of the free Downtown connection, M20, M9, and all trains close by! Contact the listing agent directly for a private tour.
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  • Listed by: Joshua Lieberman 917.414.8280 jlieberman@elliman.com • Douglas Elliman Real Estate
Last updated: 08/28/2026 02:32 PM • Source: RLS RESO, MLS#: RLS20111478

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$5,141 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,796

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Property Information for 280 Rector Place, Unit 7E

Property Details
  • MLS ID: RLS20111478
  • Total Rooms: 3.0
  • MLS Type: Condo
  • View: City
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: The Soundings Condominium
  • Floor: 7
  • Stories: 9
  • Residences: 121
  • Pet Policy: Allowed
  • Pet Policy Details: 3
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Building Age: Post-war
  • Building Type: Lowrise
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Battery Park City
  • Stories Total: 9
  • Exposures: North
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning Description: BPC
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 7506
  • Tax Block: 00016
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Building Tax Lot: 7506
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 600.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Building Name: The Soundings
Building Information
  • Building Features: BikeStorage, CommonPlayroom
  • Landmark Status YN: false
  • Building Staff Type: SuperLiveIn
  • Building Exterior Features: BuildingRoofDeck
  • Building Laundry Features: OnCommonFloor
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
  • Building Pool Features: None
  • Capital Reserves YN: false
  • Green Building YN: false
Property and Assessments
  • New Development: No
  • Sponsor Unit: No
  • Certificate Of Occupancy: Yes
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: HighRise
  • Property Condition: Excellent
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Basement: Other
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: None
Interior Features
  • Cooling: CentralAir
  • Fireplace: No
  • Floor Number: 7
  • Basement: No
  • Cooling: Yes
  • ElevatorsTotal: 2
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Line: E
  • Number Of Units Total: 121
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitNo
  • Attendance Type: DoormanFullTime
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 280 Rector Place, Unit 7E

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Aug 27, 2026

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20111478

$550,000
May 1, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS11018746

$595,000
Mar 6, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS11018746

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/27/2026

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20111478

$550,000
05/01/2025

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS11018746

$595,000
03/06/2025

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS11018746

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

Public Records for 280 Rector Place, Unit 7E

Taxable ValueLand$15,779Additions$95,819Total$111,598
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt554 SqFtLot Size0 SqFtYear Built0ZoningBPCAPN1000163083

Schools near 280 Rector Place, Unit 7E

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 8
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

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A quiet haven in downtown Manhattan. This serene 92-acre planned community on the southernmost tip of Manhattan is replete with lush greenery, scenic views of the Hudson, and idyllic spots for quiet reflection. Battery Park City is a well-deserved break from the hustle and bustle of downtown NYC.

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280 Rector Place, Unit 7E is a condo for sale in Battery Park City. This property was listed for sale on August 27, 2026 by Douglas Elliman Real Estate, it's currently listed at $550,000. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last sold on July 17, 2014. 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 7E is a 1-bed, 1-bath, 600 sqft condo built in 1985.

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