- Year built
- 2007
- Type
- Condominium
- Landmark
- No
Every recorded sale at this building, 2008–2024
Price-per-square-foot over time, the line- and floor-premium curves, and every recorded sale.
- Median $/sf
- $2,454
- Recorded sales
- 68
- On record
- 2008–2024
157 Chambers Street — Artisan Lofts — is a prominent early-1930s commercial tower on the western end of Chambers Street, converted to residential loft condominiums in a 2007 renovation. Designed originally by Victor Mayper, an architect of several Lower Manhattan commercial buildings, the tan-brick tower rises head and shoulders above its immediate Tribeca neighbors, with a series of setbacks that give it both its distinctive silhouette and, after the conversion, an unusual abundance of private outdoor space.
For buyers, the appeal is twofold. The conversion, designed by BKSK Architects, turned a roughly 110,000-square-foot commercial frame into loft homes — generous floor plates, big windows, and the volume of a true office building — while the original setbacks mean the majority of units include a terrace or balcony, a genuinely scarce feature in Tribeca. A new top floor was created through a strategy of bulk relocation, adding crown residences to the building. The result is loft living with outdoor space in condominium ownership, on one of downtown's best-connected blocks.
Architecture and unit composition
The building is a setback commercial tower from the early 1930s: a mid-block, tan-brick structure with the stepped massing characteristic of its era, prominent on the western reach of Chambers Street. Victor Mayper's original design gave it the proportions of a substantial commercial building, and those setbacks — originally a function of zoning and light — became the conversion's greatest asset, providing terrace and balcony space to most of the homes.
The 2007 conversion by BKSK Architects produced roughly 38 loft residences, many with private outdoor space, plus a new top floor created through a bulk-relocation and mechanical-penthouse strategy. The homes carry loft character — open volume, high ceilings, and big windows from the commercial floor plate — and the building's range runs from efficient loft layouts to larger homes and the new crown residences. As with any conversion, finishes vary unit to unit, but the outdoor space and loft proportions are the constants buyers prize.
Building operations
Artisan Lofts operates as a loft condominium. As a condominium, ownership carries the flexibility the form is known for — financing latitude, pied-à-terre and investor ownership, and a purchase that clears through a right-of-first-refusal rather than a co-op board package and interview. Subletting and resale are governed by the condominium's bylaws; buyers should review the bylaws and house rules for specifics, but the structural advantages of condominium ownership apply.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $49,567/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $109
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 →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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2024 | 10A | 2,760 sf | $6,999,000 | $2,536/sf |
| Dec 11, 2023 | TW17N | 2,935 sf | $8,650,000 | $2,947/sf |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 9A | 2,760 sf | $6,715,000 | $2,433/sf |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 14B | 1,497 sf | $3,504,000 | $2,341/sf |
| Feb 22, 2022 | 2A | 2,760 sf | $5,900,000 | $2,138/sf |
| Dec 29, 2021 | 3A | 3,220 sf | $7,000,000 | $2,174/sf |
| Nov 4, 2021 | 14A | 2,098 sf | $4,998,000 | $2,382/sf |
| Aug 31, 2021 | 7C | 1,860 sf | $3,850,000 | $2,070/sf |
Market read. Most recent trades (2024) cleared a median $2,454/sf across 1 sale.
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 1-00140-7505) 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
The condominium structure is the practical advantage — flexible financing, pied-à-terre and entity ownership, and a lighter purchase than a co-op. The building's defining feature is outdoor space: the setback design means most homes have a terrace or balcony, so prioritize the units that capture the best outdoor area and light, and recognize that those are the scarce, premium inventory. Floor and ceiling height drive the rest of the pricing. The location is exceptional — Artisan Lofts sits a short walk from the 1/2/3 and A/C/E subways, the Tribeca restaurant scene, and the waterfront — and Tribeca loft stock holds its appeal across cycles.
What to know if you’re selling
A resale here markets on three things: authentic loft volume from a 1930s commercial frame, private outdoor space on most homes, and a prime western-Tribeca location at the transit crossroads. Benchmark to other Tribeca loft conversions, not to ground-up product; the buyer wants character, volume, and a terrace. Lead with the outdoor space, which is the building's signature differentiator and a consistent value driver in Tribeca. The condominium closing path is faster and more predictable than a co-op's, which is itself a selling point.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 157 Chambers Street, also evaluate these Tribeca and downtown loft and condominium peers:
- 200 Chambers Street — Tribeca condominium on the same street
- 101 Warren Street — Tribeca luxury condominium nearby
- 212 Warren Street — Tribeca / Battery Park City condominium
- 134 Duane Street — an 1859–60 Italianate store-and-loft cooperative
- 145 Hudson Street — Tribeca loft condominium
- 100 Hudson Street — Tribeca loft conversion
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, schools, transit, and pricing across Tribeca — read The Roebling Team Guide to Tribeca.
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