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· Closed February 7, 2025

280 RECTOR Place #5L
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Closed For Sale Condo

$480,000

$851 per sq ft

280 RECTOR Place #5L

Battery Park City, Manhattan

The Soundings

MLS® #RLS10960510

RLS at REBNY

Listing by BRAITHWAITE REALTY LLC

Studio

1

Bath

564

Sq. Ft.

1987

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 564 sq ft
Year Built 1987
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $1,028/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Battery Park City
Floor 5 of 8

Property Highlights

  • Views: River
  • Exposure: South facing
  • Climate Control: Other

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 2
Baths 1 Full
Floor 5 of 8
View River
Exposure South
Cooling Other
Pets Yes
Year Built 1987
Living Area 564 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Parcel # 0016-3058
Block/Lot 00016/3058

Description

Sun-filled south-facing alcove studio with partial river views at the Soundings, a premier full service condo building in Battery Park City situated just one block from the Hudson River waterfront. This true alcove studio has an open layout with an entrance foyer, a separate dining area, abundant closet space, a marble bathroom and the potential to be converted into a 1-bedroom. Building amenities include a full time doorman, live-in super, gym, roof deck, lounge, children's playroom, dance studio, billiards table, catering kitchen, bike storage and an attached garage. Laundry facilities conveniently located on the same floor. Terrific location close to grocery stores (Whole Foods, Gristedes, Battery Place Market), dining options (Blue Ribbon Sushi, Southwest Hudson Eats, Shake Shack, El Vez, Parm, Inatesso, PJ Clarkes), shopping (Brookfield Mall, Barnes & Noble, Bed Bath & Beyond) plus parks and the riverfront esplanade. Transportation options include the 1/2/3/ 4/5/6/N/R lines. Schedule a private viewing today!

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Dining Area Smoke Free Building Other

Exterior Features

Building Courtyard Building Roof Deck

Building Amenities

Common Playroom Elevators

Building Information

Building The Soundings
Total Units 121
Stories 8
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Common Charges $1,028/mo
Original Price $495,000
Sale Price $480,000
Previous Price $495,000

Battery Park City is a meticulously planned residential oasis at the southern tip of Manhattan. Surrounded by the Hudson River and over 30 acres of manicured parks, it offers a tranquil, suburban feel within the city. The neighborhood is known for its commitment to green building standards and features a range of luxury condominiums and cooperatives that offer breathtaking views of the Statue of Liberty and the New York Harbor.

Battery Park City Live Market Data

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Active Listings

87

Median Asking Price

$1.25M

Median $/Sqft

$1,370

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

8

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

9

Median Sale Price

$1.05M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/23/26, 1:15 PM EST

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280 RECTOR Place #5L, Battery Park City, New York County

MLS® ID: RLS10960510
First Listed: 5/21/2024
On Market: 5/20/2024
Price Changed: 2/8/2025
Closed: 2/7/2025
Contract Date: 5/21/2024

Listing Courtesy of BRAITHWAITE REALTY LLC - Justin Braithwaite

Listing Contact: (917) 626-2372

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