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SOLD FOR $1,600,000

· Closed September 1, 2017

170 John Street #3D
Closed For Sale Condo

$1,600,000

$1,283 per sq ft

170 John Street #3D

Financial District, Manhattan

Ships Chandlery Condominium

MLS® #RLS10038941

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

2

Bedrooms

1.5

Bath

1,247

Sq. Ft.

1840

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1 full, 1 half
Living Area 1,247 sq ft
Year Built 1840
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $1,129/mo
Property Taxes $14,208/yr
Neighborhood Financial District
Floor 3 of 6

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,North facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1840)

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 6
Baths 1 Full, 1 Half
Floor 3 of 6
Exposure East,North
Pets Yes
Cross Street Front Street & South Street
Year Built 1840
Living Area 1,247 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar

Description

Sun-drenched one of a kind prewar Duplex 2 bed 1.5 bath is located at 170 John Street in the heart of historic South Street Seaport. A rare find this 1,247 square foot loft features 4 oversized windows on the main floor with Northern Brooklyn Bridge & Eastern Seaport views, high ceilings and fireplace, excellent for relaxing and entertaining. Main floor also features a powder room and Miele washer/dryer.The second floor has two large bedrooms, master features en-suite bath, massive walk-in closet and stunning hand-painted walls done in honor of Nieuw Amsterdam. Second bedroom is currently set up as office/study with built in Murphy bed. The second floor also features beautiful handmade crown molding and a large sitting sitting area that could easily be converted into home office or bedroom.The apartment comes with a private storage room located on the floor next to the apartment, providing an additional bonus when it comes to storage.Built in the mid-1800's, Ships Chandlery Condominium is an extremely private boutique 14 unit building in the charming cobblestone streets of the historical South Street Seaport district. Conveniently located near almost every subway line in the city, buses, the PATH and downtown ferries. Close proximity to schools, parks, retail, and restaurants while enjoying a very low traffic zone for vehicles this is the perfect place to call home.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Separate Formal Dining Room Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Building Information

Building Ships Chandlery Condominium
Total Units 15
Stories 6
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Common Charges $1,129/mo
RE Taxes $14,208/yr ($1,184/mo)
Original Price $1,550,000
Sale Price $1,600,000
Previous Price $1,550,000

The Financial District occupies the southern tip of Manhattan, where landmark office towers have been converted into spacious residential lofts alongside new luxury high-rise condominiums with river and harbor views. The Oculus and Fulton Center transit hubs connect over a dozen subway lines, including the 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, J, and Z trains, making it one of the best-connected neighborhoods in the city. Battery Park, Bowling Green, and the 9/11 Memorial provide open green space and waterfront access at the foot of the skyline.

Financial District Live Market Data

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Active Listings

241

Median Asking Price

$1.39M

Median $/Sqft

$1,260

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

10

Price Reduced

22%

Sold (30 Days)

27

Median Sale Price

$1.49M

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170 John Street #3D, Financial District, New York County • Near Front Street & South Street

Floor Plans

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MLS® ID: RLS10038941
First Listed: 5/30/2017
Price Changed: 9/5/2017
Closed: 9/1/2017
Contract Date: 5/30/2017

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Jeremy Shevett

Listing Contact: (212) 913-9058

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