280 Rector Place, Unit 8A

The Soundings Condominium
Battery Park City

$565,000
Price
1
Bed
625 Sq. Ft.
$904 / Sq. Ft.
625
Sq. Ft.
$904
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

This is it! Your chance to purchase an elegantly renovated one bedroom apartment in Battery Park City's best boutique condominium. A stand out, even in the building, this unit features tasteful renovations that are sure to please even the most discerning BPC buyer. Rich hardwood flooring, crown molding, custom built-in closets, a glass enclosed shower, and renovated kitchen are notable improvements. Walking in to the unit, Southern exposure lets light pour inside. A pass through kitchen to the left...This is it! Your chance to purchase an elegantly renovated one bedroom apartment in Battery Park City's best boutique condominium. A stand out, even in the building, this unit features tasteful renovations that are sure to please even the most discerning BPC buyer. Rich hardwood flooring, crown molding, custom built-in closets, a glass enclosed shower, and renovated kitchen are notable improvements. Walking in to the unit, Southern exposure lets light pour inside. A pass through kitchen to the left has large granite counter-tops even a chef can enjoy! An expansive living room allows for a dining area, living space, and even an office! The king sized bedroom has a full wall of deep, custom built-in closets for all of your storage needs. A spa-like marble bathroom and hallway closets complete this perfectly thought out apartment. 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 (Mir-a-mar, El Vez, Parm, PJ Clarkes, Southwest, 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!
  1. Listed by Andrew Klima • Howard Hanna NYC
    P: (716)-725-9136 aklima@hhnyc.com
  2. Listed by Jonathan Antonio • Howard Hanna NYC
    P: (716)-597-5150 jantonio@hhnyc.com

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Full-Time Doorman
  • City Views
  • Deck
  • Roof Deck
  • Common Roof Deck
  • Common Garden
  • Gym

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Property Details for 280 Rector Place, Unit 8A

StatusActive
MLS IDRLS20090219
Days on Market58
Pet PolicyAllowed
Taxes$1,239 / month
Common Charges$1,449 / month
Min. Down Pymt-
Total Rooms3.0
Property TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium
Year Built1985
CountyNew York County

Building

The Soundings Condominium

121 Units9 StoriesBuilt in 1985
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Building Information for 280 Rector Place, Unit 8A

Building/ComplexThe Soundings CondominiumFloor-Stories9Residences121Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details3Year Built1985Building AgePost-war

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Principal and Interest

$2,815

Property Taxes

$1,239

Maintenance/Common Charges

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Property Information for 280 Rector Place, Unit 8A

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Battery Park City
  • Exposures: South
  • View: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 3095
  • Tax Block: 0016
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Building Tax Lot: 7506
  • Tax Monthly Amount: 1239.0
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 625.0
  • Building Area Total: 625.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Dimensions: NULL
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
Building Information
  • Building Laundry Features: CommonArea
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes, BuildingCatsOK, BuildingDogsOK
Property and Assessments
  • New Development: No
  • Sponsor Unit: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: None
  • Property Condition: Excellent
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: RoofDeck
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Basement: No
  • Heating: No
  • Size Dimensions: NULL
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 121
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitYes, CatsOk, DogsOk
  • Availability Date: 05-08-2026
  • Attendance Type: DoormanFullTime, VideoDoormanYes
  • Lease Type: Stabilized Lease

Property History for 280 Rector Place, Unit 8A

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
May 25, 2026

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS20090219

$565,000—
May 13, 2026

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS20078827

——
May 11, 2026

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20090219

$615,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/25/2026

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS20090219

$565,000
05/13/2026

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS20078827

—
05/11/2026

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20090219

$615,000

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

Public Records for 280 Rector Place, Unit 8A

Taxable ValueLand$17,609Additions$106,947Total$124,556
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt622 SqFtLot Size0 SqFtYear Built0ZoningBPCAPN1000163095

Schools near 280 Rector Place, Unit 8A

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 8A, Battery Park City

280 Rector Place, Unit 8A is a condo for sale in Battery Park City. This property was listed for sale on May 11, 2026 by Howard Hanna NYC, it's currently listed at $565,000. It has been on the market for a total of 58 days and was last sold on August 12, 2016. 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 8A is a 1-bed, 1-bath, 625 sqft condo built in 1985.

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