285 Lafayette Street
Oversized lofts in a former 1912 chocolate factory on Lafayette Street.
285 Lafayette Street is a boutique loft condominium created from the former Hawley & Hoops chocolate factory, a 1912 building converted by Allied Partners in 1999. On the SoHo-Nolita border at Lafayette and Houston Streets, it holds roughly 21 oversized loft residences with the high ceilings, large windows, and masonry character of a true industrial conversion, and a long record of high-profile residents.
The building
Residences are large full- and half-floor lofts with the volume and light that draw buyers to converted SoHo industrial buildings, topped by penthouses with private outdoor space. The building has long been one of the area's most discreetly sought addresses.
The neighborhood
285 Lafayette Street sits on Lafayette Street at Houston, on the SoHo-Nolita border. SoHo is a landmarked, loft-dominated market where the building and the block drive value. Read the full picture in our SoHo real estate guide.
Why buyers choose 285 Lafayette
Authentic loft scale on a prime downtown corner. As a true factory-to-loft conversion, 285 Lafayette offers the proportions and character that new construction cannot replicate, in a location that bridges SoHo and Nolita.
Transaction history at 285 Lafayette Street
285 Lafayette Street has produced some of SoHo's most notable condominium sales. The notable sales below reflect public records. In a building this tightly held, the advantage comes down to access and relationships, exactly what does not show up in a public listing.
Notable sales at 285 Lafayette Street
The building's highest recorded sales. Figures reflect public records; photos and listings via Compass.
Sale figures via public records; photos and listing details via Compass. For off-market activity and current availability, contact our team.
Frequently asked questions
Is 285 Lafayette Street a condo or a co-op?
285 Lafayette Street is a condominium loft conversion, completed in 1999.
Who developed and designed 285 Lafayette Street?
It was developed by Allied Partners from the 1912 Hawley & Hoops chocolate factory, converted in 1999.
What makes 285 Lafayette Street distinctive?
It is a 1912 former Hawley & Hoops chocolate factory, converted in 1999 into roughly 21 oversized loft residences, on the SoHo-Nolita border.
What have residences at 285 Lafayette Street sold for?
Sales vary by line and size, from the mid seven figures into the eight figures for the penthouses. For off-market activity and current pricing, get in touch.
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