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It is my privilege to introduce this majestic and esteemed duplex residence at the iconic The Police Building, home to a celebrated ELLE photographer and Real Housewife of New York celebrity. This exceptional home offers a rare sense of grandeur and ambiance, highlighted by soaring 16-foot ceilings, a dramatic arched window, and gracious living and dining spaces designed for entertaining. The open kitchen is ideal for every chef, while the three spacious bedrooms feature en-suite baths, generous closets, and an in-home washer/dryer.

Originally completed in the early 1900s as New York City’s Police Headquarters, the building famously served as the office of Theodore Roosevelt during his tenure as Police Commissioner before its celebrated residential conversion in 1988. Residents of 240 Centre Street enjoy exceptional white-glove service including a full-time resident manager, concierge, doorman, fitness center, and private garden, all moments from the best of SoHo, NoLita, and Tribeca dining, shopping, and culture.

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The Police Building | SoHo and Nolita 

  • Historic conversions represent a finite category with no true new supply, positioning them as long term scarcity driven assets.

  • Greater volume and scale create intrinsic value beyond traditional price per square foot metrics.

  • Landmark protections and zoning restrictions limit new development, creating a constrained supply environment that supports long term price stability.

Legacy Buildings and Wealth

  • The area continues to experience strong price growth, with nearby comparable homes trading from the high six figures into the multi million range, signaling upward pressure on values. 

  • Neighborhood turnover remains active yet competitive, with multiple recent sales exceeding one million dollars, reinforcing demand for well located homes in this segment.

  • West Palm Beach has emerged as a destination for wealth migration and institutional investment, positioning the market for continued long term appreciation.

240 CENTRE

  • A residence of rare provenance, formerly owned by one of the most iconic fashion designers in history, situating the home within the cultural and design lineage of New York at its most influential.

  • Defined by grand proportions and enduring architectural detail, embodying the scale, restraint, and refinement that distinguish the building’s most significant residences.

  • A true loft composition, where expansive living spaces and thoughtfully arranged bedrooms offer both presence and discretion, balancing historic integrity with modern livability

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Kelly Killoren Bensimon

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker

NY: 10301221684,NY: 10301221573,FL: SL3480811,CA: DRE # 02231105

212.645.4040

111 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10003

kelly.killorenbensimon@elliman.com

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