284 LAFAYETTE Street 5D
$4,995,000
MLS# RLS20116283 · SoHo
Listed October 7, 2026 · 23 days on the market
3 Beds 3 Baths 3,000 Sq.Ft.
About This Property
A Rare SoHo Loft of Exceptional Scale and Authenticity
Authentic SoHo lofts of this scale are increasingly rare. Offered for sale for the first time in more than 30 years, this extraordinary three-bedroom, three-bathroom residence is a singular expression of downtown Manhattan living, defined by volume, original architectural detail, and an authenticity that cannot be recreated.
The sense of scale is immediately apparent. Soaring 10'5" ceilings rise above restored cast-iron columns, original maple hardwood floors, and ten oversized double windows, each more than seven feet tall. Overlooking Crosby Street, the windows draw natural light across the loft while reinforcing the scale and industrial elegance that distinguish great SoHo residences.
At approximately 40 feet by 26 feet, the great room is exceptional even by loft standards. Expansive yet beautifully composed, it offers extraordinary freedom for living, dining, entertaining, and art. Few residences provide this degree of openness without sacrificing warmth; here, the original structure gives the room rhythm, texture, and a sense of authenticity that is increasingly difficult to find.
The home's three-bedroom layout is thoughtfully arranged around two generous primary suites, each with an en-suite bath and walk-in closet. The interior third bedroom features a full wall of closets and is designed with flexibility in mind, allowing it to function as a private bedroom or open more fluidly to the great room. A third full bath conveniently serves guests.
The chef's kitchen is seamlessly integrated into the loft, with abundant cabinetry and a substantial center island that serves as an intimate gathering place. Behind the kitchen, a large utility and storage room adds a level of practicality rarely found in historic lofts, with a full-size washer, vented dryer, utility sink, and extensive storage. Individually zoned mini-split air conditioning completes the residence.
284 Lafayette Street is an intimate 20-unit loft cooperative, ideally positioned at the convergence of SoHo, NoHo, and Nolita. The pet-friendly building offers keyed-elevator access, smartphone-enabled video security, a dedicated superintendent, and private storage. Outside, some of the city's most celebrated restaurants, designer boutiques, galleries, cafés, and fitness studios are just moments away, with convenient access to the B/D/F/M/6/R/W trains. Few locations offer such immediate access to downtown Manhattan's culture, energy, and enduring appeal.
Agent's Note
From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Corcoran Group.
The great room is about 40 by 26 feet, and the kitchen sits inside it rather than behind a wall. That gives you one shared room for cooking, dining and hosting, which is the main gain. The cost is that cooking is visible from the rest of the loft, so the kitchen needs to stay tidy when you're entertaining, and the seating and center island are worth arranging with that in mind.
Ten tall double windows, each over seven feet, face Crosby Street and draw daylight across the room. The ceilings measure 10 feet, 5 inches and rise above restored cast-iron columns and original maple floors, so the volume and the building's history register at the same time.
Two primary suites each have an en-suite bath and a walk-in closet. The third bedroom has a full wall of closets and can work as a private room or open to the great room, and a third full bath serves guests.
Behind the kitchen, a large utility and storage room holds a full-size washer, a vented dryer, a utility sink and extensive storage. Laundry inside the apartment is a daily convenience, and this room keeps it out of the way.
Broadway-Lafayette Street station is about 2 minutes on foot, and Sara D. Roosevelt Park is about 7 minutes away. Torrisi and La Cabra are each about a minute from the door. The building has an elevator, keyed elevator access, video security, a dedicated superintendent and private storage, and pets are allowed.
Quick answers+
Does the apartment have in-unit laundry?
Yes. There is a washer and dryer in the unit, and the utility room behind the kitchen holds a full-size washer and a vented dryer.
Does the building have an elevator?
Yes. It is an elevator cooperative with keyed elevator access.
Are pets allowed?
Yes. The building allows pets.
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Pets allowed
Home features
- Washer/dryer in unit
- Ductless cooling
- View
- Dishwasher
- High ceilings
- Walk-in closets
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Elevator
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
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$34,533 / month
- Principal and interest$25,257
- Maintenance$9,276
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$999,000
- NYS “mansion tax” (1.5%)$74,925
Co-op share loans aren't subject to mortgage recording tax. 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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