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SoHo · Nolita · Little Italy

161 Grand Street
Loft 3B

The Solita — Est. 1911

List Price
$3,250,000
Interior SF
1,830 SF
Bedrooms
2 Bed
Bathrooms
2 Bath
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The Residence

Downtown Loft Living
At Its Finest

This is the rare SoHo loft that delivers on every promise — 1,830 square feet of soaring, sun-drenched space in the iconic Solita, where SoHo, Nolita, and Little Italy converge at one of downtown Manhattan's most storied intersections.

A private, key-locked elevator opens directly into a gracious foyer. From there: 11-foot ceilings, a 28-foot great room, and oversized east and west exposures that keep the residence glowing from morning to evening. The scale is real. The light is exceptional.

The chef's kitchen anchors the great room with a large center island, premium appliances, and ample storage. The primary suite is a true retreat — exceptionally scaled, with a generous walk-in closet and spa bathroom featuring both soaking tub and separate shower. The second bedroom, at nearly 20 feet, is similarly impressive, with excellent storage and a full bath with tub.

In-unit washer/dryer, a large storage cage that transfers with purchase, and a building roof deck complete a residence that is ready to be lived in at the highest level.

Property Details
Address161 Grand St, 3B
BuildingThe Solita
TypeCondominium
Interior1,830 SF
Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Ceiling Height11+ Feet
EntryKeyed Elevator
LaundryIn-Unit W/D
StorageLarge Cage Included
List Price$3,250,000
Key Features

What Sets This Loft Apart

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28-Foot Great Room

An exceptional open living and dining space with soaring 11-foot ceilings and dual exposures — east and west — for all-day natural light.

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Private Keyed Elevator

Your elevator opens directly into the residence — the defining amenity of true Manhattan loft living. Absolute privacy and convenience.

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Chef's Kitchen

A large center island, premium appliances, and generous cabinetry. The kitchen is designed to anchor the great room, not hide from it.

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Primary Suite Retreat

A generous primary bedroom with walk-in closet and a spa bath featuring soaking tub and separate shower. A home within the home.

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Roof Deck

An intimate common roof deck with open city views — a rare outdoor amenity in a boutique building of only 18 residences.

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Storage Cage Included

A large private storage cage transfers with the purchase — a genuinely valuable bonus in downtown Manhattan.

The Building

A Century of
Downtown Character

Built in 1911, The Solita is a quintessential New York loft story — a former light industrial building reborn as one of downtown Manhattan's most coveted boutique residential addresses. The building sits at the corner of Grand Street and Centre Street, with this residence entered from the quieter, more discreet 221 Centre Street entrance.

The structure spans 49,719 square feet across 12 floors and contains just 18 residential units — a scale that keeps the building intimate and the community close-knit. Converted to condominiums in 2001, The Solita features Pella windows, original loft bones, and finishing that respects the building's industrial heritage.

Northeast-facing units overlook the former Police Headquarters — one of New York's most magnificent Beaux Arts landmarks — a view that captures something essential and irreplaceable about this corner of the city.

1911
Building constructed as a light industrial loft at the intersection of SoHo, Nolita, and Little Italy — part of the neighborhood's thriving manufacturing era.
1960s
Artists begin converting the surrounding loft buildings into live-work studios, sparking the cultural transformation of SoHo and Nolita.
2001
The Solita is converted to condominiums, preserving the building's industrial bones while introducing high-end residential finishes.
Today
One of downtown Manhattan's most sought-after boutique condo buildings, with average sales prices of approximately $3.4M and $1,891/SF.
Location

The Best of
Downtown Manhattan

Steps from the finest dining, shopping, and culture downtown Manhattan has to offer — with immediate access to multiple subway lines connecting you to the rest of the city in minutes.

Balthazar
French Brasserie
Lure Fishbar
Seafood
Rubirosa
Italian
La Mercerie
French Café
Prince Street Pizza
Pizza
Crosby Hotel Bar
Cocktails
La Esquina
Mexican
Fanelli Cafe
Classic NYC
Transit Access
6Spring Street
NQRWPrince Street
BDGrand Street
JZBowery
Financial Overview

The Numbers

List Price
$3,250,000
Reduced from $3,500,000
Price Per SF
~$1,776
Based on 1,830 SF
Bldg Avg $/SF
$1,891
Historical average
Property Type
Condominium
No board approval required

All financial information is approximate and subject to verification. Buyer should perform independent due diligence.

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