154 Attorney Street
154 Attorney Street, New York, NY 10002
Lower East Side
BBL 1003457501 · BIN 1087572
- Year built
- 2006
- Type
- Condominium
- Units
- 32
- Floors
- 7
- Landmark
- No
- Amenities
- Doorman, elevator, roof deck with cabana spaces (with running water), private storage; most residences carry private terraces or balconies
- Financing
- Condominium framework — verify current down-payment and lending posture against the by-laws at offer stage
Every recorded sale at this building, 2006–2024
Price-per-square-foot over time, the line- and floor-premium curves, and every recorded sale.
- Median $/sf
- $1,446
- Listing discount
- 0.0%
- Recorded sales
- 80
- On record
- 2006–2024
154 Attorney Street is one of the Lower East Side's most visually recognizable condominiums — a mid-2000s boutique building whose bright red façade across the middle floors makes it a landmark on Attorney Street in the ordinary sense of the word, if not the regulatory one. Delivered in 2006, it was among the earlier ground-up condominiums to bet on this stretch of the Lower East Side just below Houston, and it did so with an unusually design-forward exterior for the block and the era.
Beneath the color, the building's real argument is format. Across just seven stories and 32 homes, it offers a diverse layout mix — studios, one-bedrooms with dens, two-bedrooms, garden duplexes that extend into private outdoor space at the base, and full-floor penthouses at the top — with a doorman, an elevator, and a roof deck outfitted with individual cabana spaces plumbed with running water. That is a fuller amenity package than most boutique buildings of its size and vintage carry, and the high proportion of homes with private terraces or balconies gives the building genuine outdoor-space depth.
For buyers, the thesis is a design-forward, amenity-carrying boutique condominium on a corridor that has matured substantially since 2006 — a short walk from Essex Crossing and its Market Line retail, Tompkins Square Park across Houston, and the F/M/J/Z at Delancey–Essex.
Architecture and unit composition
The building rises seven stories, its street identity defined by the red-clad second-through-fifth-floor façade over a recessed base and set beneath a lighter penthouse level. The 32 residences span a wide layout range: garden duplexes that open to private outdoor space at the lower floors, floor-through and split one- and two-bedroom homes in the mid-rise, and full-floor penthouses with the building's best light and outdoor space at the top. Many apartments carry private terraces or balconies, and the 2006 construction gave the homes oversized windows, good ceiling heights, and open kitchens. Buyers should confirm outdoor-space dimensions, exposure, and renovation status at the unit level, since the layouts and outdoor allotments vary widely across the building.
Building operations
154 Attorney Street runs as a serviced boutique condominium: a doorman, an elevator, private storage, and a roof deck whose individual cabanas — plumbed with running water — are a distinctive amenity for a building of this scale. The common-charge budget carries a doorman and roof-deck maintenance across just 32 owners, so buyers should review the budget, reserve posture, and any cabana-license arrangements during diligence. We obtain current building documents from the managing agent for clients at offer stage.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- Per unit / month range
- —
Facade safety — Local Law 11
The latest available FISP filing classified the facade as Safe — no repairs were required at that inspection. Facade inspections run on a fixed five-year cycle; future inspection, repair, and any assessment decisions remain building-specific.
QEWI = Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector — the licensed engineer the city requires to sign the report (the independent expert, not the managing agent). Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library.
See the full facade history →Management & transfer contacts
Recent sales
Recent closings at this building, curated by The Roebling Team research desk. Apartment-level facts are independently verified before publishing; sale prices reflect the recorded transfer amount at the NYC Department of Finance.
| Date | Unit | Apartment | Price | PPSF | vs. Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2024 | 204 | 1 BA · 525 sf | $759,000 | $1,446/sf | -2.1% |
| May 9, 2023 | 101 | 1 BR · 1 BA · 775 sf | $974,000 | $1,257/sf | -2.5% |
| Nov 16, 2022 | 505 | 1 BR · 883 sf | $1,500,000 | $1,699/sf | off-mkt |
| May 27, 2022 | 303 | 2 BR · 1 BA · 841 sf | $1,225,000 | $1,457/sf | -7.5% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | 403 | 2 BR · 1 BA · 837 sf | $1,080,000 | $1,290/sf | -6.1% |
| Oct 25, 2021 | 105 | 2 BR · 1.5 BA · 1,601 sf | $1,825,000 | $1,140/sf | -15.1% |
| Sep 1, 2021 | 302 | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,250 sf | $1,375,000 | $1,100/sf | -11.3% |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 602 | 2 BR · 1 BA · 879 sf | $1,250,000 | $1,422/sf | off-mkt |
Market read. Most recent trades (2024) cleared a median $1,446/sf across 1 sale. Median listing discount 0.0% from the last ask — a recurring negotiation gap worth pricing into any offer or listing strategy.
The retrade record
Lines that have traded more than once in the public record — the building’s appreciation arc, apartment by apartment.
Full closing history with price-per-square-foot over time, the complete retrade record, and every line that has traded.
Sales sourced from NYC Department of Finance recorded transfers (BBL 1-00345-7501) and verified listing data. Apartment-level facts (line, condition, asking-price context) curated and cross-verified by The Roebling Team research desk. Not all transactions cross-verify with ACRIS records — sponsor and LLC purchases sometimes record at stipulated values rather than market price; square footage from recorded condo declarations and offering plans.
What to know if you’re buying
Layout variety cuts both ways. With duplexes, floor-throughs, splits, and penthouses in one small building, no two homes price alike. Anchor on the specific configuration and its outdoor space rather than a building-wide per-foot number.
The amenity stack is real for the size. A doorman, elevator, and a cabana roof deck are a fuller package than most 32-unit buildings carry — but those services are spread across a narrow ownership base. Review the budget and reserves closely, and run the True Monthly Carrying Cost Calculator.
Outdoor space is the premium. Garden duplexes and penthouse terraces are the building's most valuable product. Confirm dimensions, exposure, and whether any roof cabana is licensed to the unit.
The corridor has matured. Attorney Street below Houston is materially more established than when the building opened in 2006 — Essex Crossing and its retail are the gravitational pulls. Walk the block at different hours to weigh the fit.
Mansion tax applies at the top of the building. Duplex and penthouse pricing crosses the $1 million threshold — run the Mansion Tax Calculator at the intended price before offering.
What to know if you’re selling
The façade and the amenities are the marketing story. A recognizable building with a doorman and a cabana roof deck is a specific, ownable identity on the Lower East Side. Lead with it.
Comp by configuration, then corridor. Match the home to its type — duplex, floor-through, penthouse — before reaching for building-wide or corridor averages; the layout premium is the whole game here.
Precision on outdoor space matters. Terraces, balconies, garden space, and roof cabanas are what buyers pay up for. Document them accurately rather than describing them loosely.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 154 Attorney Street, also evaluate:
- 148 Attorney Street — the newer six-unit full-floor boutique condominium up the same block; the like-for-like format comparison
- 50 Clinton Street — boutique Lower East Side condominium two blocks south
- 100 Norfolk Street — cantilevered boutique condominium on the Delancey side of the neighborhood
- 242 Broome Street — the Essex Crossing condominium; the master-planned alternative
- 287 East Houston Street — boutique condominium around the corner on Houston
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