240 E HOUSTON Street PHD
$1,995,000
MLS# RLS20119363 · East Village
Listed October 5, 2026 · 27 days on the market
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,087 Sq.Ft.
About This Property
DOWNTOWN PENTHOUSE CONDO WITH A PRIVATE ROOFTOP AND LOW MONTHLIES
Welcome home to Penthouse D at 240 East Houston. A rare combination of scale and privacy, this 1,087 square-foot loft occupies the top floor of one of the East Village's most distinctive prewar condominiums and features an additional 1,050+ square feet of private outdoor space.
Enter through the foyer into a dramatic main living space defined by two skylights, 12-foot ceilings, and recessed lighting throughout. A wood-burning fireplace and custom built-in cabinetry anchor the living room, balancing the loft's scale with warmth and character.
The open dining area flows seamlessly into the modern chef's kitchen, finished with granite countertops, bespoke cabinetry, and a premium stainless-steel appliance package including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Viking range, Bosch dishwasher, and Liebherr wine fridge. A full bathroom off the main living space is finished with floor-to-ceiling slate tile, a floating glass vanity, stainless-steel basin, and walk-in shower.
The king-sized primary bedroom is generously proportioned with room for additional furniture and enjoys southwest exposures with beautiful natural light throughout the day. Floor-to-ceiling California Closets and oversized overhead storage compartments provide exceptional storage. The en-suite primary bathroom features marble countertops, heated flooring, and fixtures by Kohler and Waterworks. The secondary bedroom is also generously sized and features two closets with ample storage.
Additional features include central air conditioning, an LG washer/dryer, recessed Sonos speakers, and hardwood flooring across the residence.
Ascend the staircase for direct access to the home's defining feature: a 1,050+ square-foot private rooftop terrace with open city views. Lush landscaping, irrigation, lighting, and outdoor speakers are already in place, creating a private setting for dining, entertaining, lounging, and enjoying the city from above.
Houston Place (240 East Houston) is a boutique prewar condominium dating to 1920. Originally comprised of four separate buildings, the property was thoughtfully converted into 18 distinctive residences, with an elevator and video intercom. The building retains the character and proportions of classic downtown New York while offering the comfort and ease of modern condominium living.
Located where the East Village meets the Lower East Side, you're surrounded by some of downtown Manhattan's best restaurants, cafés, bars, shops, and galleries. Tompkins Square Park is just a few blocks north, Union Market is on the ground floor, and Whole Foods and Trader Joe's are both nearby. Essex Crossing adds a mix of new dining, retail, entertainment, and green space, while the F, M, J, Z, 6, B, and D trains provide convenient access throughout the city.
Agent's Note
From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Corcoran Group.
More than 1,050 square feet of private rooftop terrace sits above this apartment, and a staircase from the home leads straight up to it. The listing says landscaping, irrigation, lighting and outdoor speakers are already in place, so you can use it for dining or entertaining without a setup period. It's a real extension of the living space, and it's the reason I'd look at this apartment first.
The main room has 12-foot ceilings, two skylights and recessed lighting, with a wood-burning fireplace and custom built-in cabinetry on one wall. The open dining area runs into the kitchen, which has granite countertops and bespoke cabinetry. The appliances include a Sub-Zero refrigerator, a Viking range, a Bosch dishwasher and a Liebherr wine fridge. Central air and hardwood floors run through the rest of the home.
The primary bedroom faces southwest and has room for additional furniture. A west-facing window on an open horizon gets direct sun from about 1:11 PM to 8:07 PM at the summer solstice, though nearby buildings can block some of it. Floor-to-ceiling California Closets and oversized overhead storage do a lot of work here, and the secondary bedroom has two closets.
This is a boutique prewar condominium dating to 1920, and the building has an elevator and a video intercom. Pets are allowed. Union Market is about a minute's walk for groceries, and the Delancey St-Essex St station is about 7 minutes on foot for the F, J, M and Z trains.
Quick answers+
Does the apartment have private outdoor space?
Yes. There is a private rooftop terrace of more than 1,050 square feet, reached by a staircase from the apartment.
Does the building have an elevator?
Yes. The building has an elevator and a video intercom.
Does the apartment have a dishwasher?
Yes. The kitchen includes a Bosch dishwasher.
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Pets allowed
Home features
- Washer/dryer hookups
- Fireplace
- City view
- Downtown view
- Skyline view
- Dishwasher
- High ceilings
- Storage
- Private outdoor space (over 60 sq ft)
- Rooftop access
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Elevator
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
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$11,217 / month
- Principal and interest$10,088
- Common charges$1,129
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$399,000
- NYS “mansion tax” (1%)$19,950
- Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$30,723
Not included: attorney, title insurance, lender and appraisal fees, board application and move-in fees, flip tax and prepaid items. Estimates only, based on the published New York State rates. Your attorney and lender will confirm the real figures.
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Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Group
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