Rent Apartment 261 Broadway

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Lease Apartment 261 Broadway

Rent Apartment 261 Broadway Property Overview

Building Address: 261 Broadway, New York NY 10007
Zip Code:10007
Neighborhood:Tribeca
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:12
Year Built:1915
Building Class:B


History of 261 Broadway, Manhattan, NYC

261 Broadway was constructed circa 1915, designed by architect James B. Baker. Originally built as a pre-war structure, this twelve-story building was converted to a residential cooperative in 1979. The building consists of an intimate community of sixty-two residential units.

Architecturally notable for its time, 261 Broadway offers two elevator banks, video intercom security, and a lushly-planted roof garden that provides sweeping views of the city. The building maintains a live-in superintendent and a full-time porter to serve its residents. Additional amenities include bike storage and an accessible laundry room located on the second floor.

Its location is highly distinguished, situated directly opposite the landmark City Hall Building and Park. The neighborhood surrounding 261 Broadway features green markets several days a week, proximity to Whole Foods Tribeca, Hudson River Park and Pier, as well as numerous restaurants and shopping options. Residents benefit from convenient access to nine subway lines and PATH trains at the World Trade Center transit hub.

261 Broadway, Tribeca, Manhattan, NY 10007

Pre-war Cooperative Building

  • Construction: Built c. 1915 by architect James B. Baker, converted to residential cooperative in 1979
  • Residences: 62-63 units across 12 stories
  • Amenities: Two elevator banks, video intercom system, landscaped roof garden, bike storage, central laundry room
  • Features: Live-in superintendent, full-time porter, access to Hudson River Park
  • Neighborhood Highlights: Adjacent to City Hall Park, near Whole Foods Tribeca, walker's paradise (100 Walk Score)

Building Specifications

  • Architectural Style: Pre-war mid-rise
  • Property Type: Multifamily apartment converted to co-op
  • Size: 111,474 SF building footprint

261 Broadway in Manhattan offers the following amenities:

  • Bike Room: Secure space for bike storage
  • Common Roof Deck: Lushly planted with areas for dining and lounging
  • Elevator: Two elevator banks with keyed access
  • Laundry in Building: Convenient laundry facilities
  • Live-in Super: Full-time superintendent on site
  • Private Storage Included: Secure storage for residents
  • Video Intercom: Enhanced building security
  • Pets Allowed: Both cats and dogs welcome

261 Broadway in Manhattan, NYC, is known for its mix of residential and retail space. The building, constructed in 1915, is a 12-story pre-war co-op with 63 units located in the heart of south Tribeca. Historically, it has been referred to as the City Hall Office Building, previously housing notable tenants like Scientific American.

The current retail space is occupied by De Janeiro, an affordable women's fashion brand, which leases over 3,000 square feet with approximately 3.5 years remaining on the lease. The site offers significant frontage, including 215 feet of wraparound frontage along Broadway and Warren Street.


  • Verizon Fios: High-speed fiber-optic internet offering speeds up to 2.3 Gbps.
  • Astound Broadband: Provides cable and fiber services with unlimited data usage.

261 Broadway, Manhattan, NYC

Transportation Options:

  • Subways: R/W, A/C, E, 1/2/3, 4/5/6, J/Z
  • PATH train at the WTC transit hub

Cross Streets:

  • Main Entrance on Broadway
  • Opposite City Hall Building and Park

Neighborhood Amenities:

  • Green markets four days a week
  • Whole Foods Tribeca nearby
  • Hudson River Park/Pier minutes away

Building Features:

  • Pre-war, twelve-story cooperative
  • Sixty-two residences
  • Live-in superintendent and full-time porter
  • Bike storage and laundry room
  • Lushly-planted roof garden
Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Phoenix Constructors leased 55,000 SF at 100 Broadway
  • Niche Media leased 45,000 SF at 100 Church St
  • Johnson & Johnson Innovation leased 30,000 SF at 101 Avenue of the Americas
  • Postworks New York leased 11,000 SF at 100 Avenue of the Americas
  • AM Investments leased 9,000 SF at 1 Liberty Plz
  • Bollinger Inc. leased 6,621 SF at 100 Wall St
  • Priceline leased 6,411 SF at 100 William St
  • The Global Justice Center leased 3,832 SF at 11 Hanover Sq
  • FuMorton Architects leased 3,150 SF at 107 Grand St
  • SWA Architecture leased 800 SF at 11 Park Pl

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