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2-bedroom apartment for rent in Financial District-Battery Park City

274 Water St Apt 1R, Financial District-Battery Park City, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10038

$8,000/mo
Rent per month · in USD
Size
1,221 ft² (113 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Apartment for rent in Financial District-Battery Park City, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1,221 ft². Rent $8,000/mo. Built in 1920.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Set within the historic northern end of the South Street Seaport, this quintessential loft combines old New York character with thoughtful modern updates. In a landmarked building dating to 1867, the home retains its original post-and-beam structure, exposed brick, and soaring ceilings, creating a warm, architectural backdrop with a distinctly downtown feel. The loft offers over 1,200 square feet of living space with a flexible layout. White oak floors run throughout, while the open kitchen features stainless steel appliances and a soapstone countertop. The spacious bathroom has polished cement floors, along with a washer and dryer. The layout includes one traditional bedroom plus an additional separate room, currently used as a second bedroom. The additional room offers plenty of flexibility and could also work beautifully as a home office, guest room, studio, or den. A generous dressing room adds even more storage and functionality. The rear-facing loft has double exposures and is remarkably quiet and private for such a central downtown location. There is also a private basement-level storage area. The location puts you right in the middle of Lower Manhattan, with the best of the Seaport, Financial District, and East River waterfront all close by. Fulton Street is just a few blocks away, providing access to the A, C, J, Z, 2, 3, 4, and 5 trains, while the World Trade Center transportation hub and PATH are also within easy reach. For an entirely different way to get around the city, Wall Street/Pier 11 is nearby, offering NYC Ferry service along the East River, including connections toward Brooklyn, Queens, and other waterfront neighborhoods. The East River waterfront itself is practically on your doorstep, with the Seaport, Pier 17, the waterfront promenade, and the neighborhood's restaurants and shops all within a short walk. This coop building is located on the cobblestoned stretch of Water Street, the apartment is surrounded by some of the city's most atmospheric remnants of old New York. Grab a drink at The Paris Cafe, established in 1873 then wander through the South Street Seaport or along the East River. It's a rare opportunity to live in a piece of Manhattan history while having the space, flexibility, and modern comforts of a thoroughly updated home. Coop board approval required. Cats considered on a case by case basis. No dogs please. Available early to mid November.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 61/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 13 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details14/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • No points: No move-in date0/2
    • No points: No lease length0/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 397 words3/3
  • True cost3/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Some points: Priced 67% above similar homes in its neighborhood, which take longer to rent3/7
  • Accuracy9/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Problem: Differs from city records (built 1867, 10 homes)2/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 4 days ago4/4
  • Legal10/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Fees and terms

Estimated cash to move in$16,020

First month $8,000, a one-month deposit $8,000 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

Compared with the area

Asks $8,000/mo, 67% above the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in Financial District-Battery Park City.

Median here
$4,795/mo
276 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$4,095–$6,950
The middle half of listings
Per ft²/mo
$6.55 vs $6.85
This home vs the median, 4% lower

Priced above most similar homes here and on the market longer than usual.

1.1% of these listings have cut their price.

Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.

More about Financial District-Battery Park City

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Chambers StJ Z8 min walk
  • Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall4 5 68 min walk
  • Fulton St2 3 4 5 A C J Z9 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.

The building

10 units · 5 floors · built 1867

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

274 Water Street · BBL 1-00106-0003 · built 1867 · 10 units

Roofy building score 95/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
None
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
May have stabilized units
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

Rent stabilization recordCheck if a unit is rent stabilized

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

See the full building record

Public NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).

Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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