240 Centre Street, Unit 3H
Description
The soaring Beaux Art masterpiece housed the police headquarters for all of New York City from 1909-1973. It remains today one of Lower Manhattan’s crown jewels and sparkling pieces of history. It became landmarked in 1978 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
The Police Building is known for its unsurpassed service and has one of the most dramatic and opulent lobbies in all of New York City. Amenities include a full-time doorman and concierge, a resident manager, a complimentary gym, a Common English garden with a fountain, valet service, numerous porters, and impeccable security.
The Police Building is located at the crossroads of Nolita, Little Italy, and Soho and is just a short walk to Tribeca, NoHo, the Lower East Side, and more, and is surrounded by world-renowned restaurants and shopping. A,C,E,B,D,M,N,R,4,5,6 subway lines are all a short walk away.
With its intimate boutique vibe and elegant luxury, The Police Building is the perfect place to call home.
One-year lease minimum. Sorry, pets are not permitted as per the owner. Please allow 30 days for board approval.
Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Concierge
- Juliet Balcony
- Common Garden
- Common Outdoor Space
- Gym
- Oversized Windows
- Elevator
Property Details for 240 Centre Street, Unit 3H
| Status | Temporarily Off Market |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 20 |
| Rental Incentives | No Fee |
| Available Date | 10/01/2025 |
| Lease Term | Lease Length Min/Max: 1-2 mo |
| Furnished | - |
| Total Rooms | 3.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1905 |
| County | New York County |
Building
The Police Building
Location
Building Information for 240 Centre Street, Unit 3H
Property History for 240 Centre Street, Unit 3H
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2025 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — | |
| Aug 13, 2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $12,995 | — |
| May 26, 2024 | Rented Manual | — | |
| May 10, 2024 | Application Pending Manual | — | |
| Mar 13, 2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $11,500 | — |
| Mar 6, 2023 | Rented Manual | — | |
| Mar 2, 2023 | Application Pending Manual | — | |
| Nov 17, 2022 | Price Change Manual | $11,995 | — |
| Nov 7, 2022 | Listed (Active) Manual | $17,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 09/02/2025 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 08/13/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $12,995 |
| 05/26/2024 | Rented Manual | — |
| 05/10/2024 | Application Pending Manual | — |
| 03/13/2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $11,500 |
| 03/06/2023 | Rented Manual | — |
| 03/02/2023 | Application Pending Manual | — |
| 11/17/2022 | Price Change Manual | $11,995 |
| 11/07/2022 | Listed (Active) Manual | $17,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 240 Centre Street, Unit 3H
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 | ||
Ms 131 Public6 to 8 | ||
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies Public6 to 8 |
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