
River Lofts
92 Laight Street, New York, NY 10013
BBL 1002187501 · BIN 1002832
- Type
- Condominium
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; in the Tribeca North Historic District
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission records, updated February 2026
- Leasing by owners
- Permitted with conditions
- Pets
- Pets permitted; species and limits not stated
- Doorman
- Full-time doorman
Every recorded sale at this building, 2004–2026
Price-per-square-foot over time, the line- and floor-premium curves, and every recorded sale.
- Median $/sf, 2026 to date
- $2,985
- floor-adjusted, 2 sales
- Listing discount
- 3.0%
- Recorded sales
- 165
- On record
- 2004–2026
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River Lofts is one of Tribeca's signature warehouse-loft condominiums — and one of its most distinctive, because it is really two buildings working as one. The complex pairs a restored 19th-century cast-iron-and-masonry warehouse with a new 13-story loft tower at 92 Laight Street, conceived to match its older companion in material and proportion. The lower building's conversion completed in 2003; the tower rose the following year.
That pairing is the point. Western Tribeca is defined by its surviving warehouse stock, and River Lofts captures the look and feel of that architecture while delivering the floor plates, ceiling heights, and modern systems that buyers want in a contemporary loft. The new tower was designed in a deliberately period vocabulary — brick, cast iron, big industrial windows — so the two structures read as a single, coherent project rather than old-versus-new.
For buyers, River Lofts offers genuine Tribeca character in a full-service condominium, a few blocks from the Hudson River Park waterfront and the neighborhood's restaurant and gallery core. It has long drawn a high-profile residential roster, a reflection of the privacy and quality the complex affords.
Building operations
River Lofts runs as a full-service condominium: a 24-hour doorman, a fitness center, a landscaped garden, a bike room, and — unusual and highly valued in Tribeca — direct elevator access to an indoor garage. The private garage and the garden are meaningful amenities in a neighborhood where parking is scarce and outdoor space scarcer.
As a condominium, there is no co-op board admission; purchases run through the condominium's application and right-of-first-refusal process, and leasing by owners is permitted with conditions. Confirm financing, pied-à-terre and ownership-entity rules in the current declaration, bylaws and house rules.
Architecture and residences
The architecture is loft architecture done seriously. The 92 Laight tower carries a warehouse-style facade of brick, cast iron, and oversized windows, scaled and detailed to sit beside its 19th-century neighbor as a peer. Inside, the residences are true lofts — generous floor plates, high ceilings, and big windows that flood the rooms with light.
The complex holds 68 residences across the two buildings, with 38 in the tower, ranging from roughly 1,100 to 3,900 square feet — a spread that runs from spacious one- and two-bedroom lofts to large family homes. The scale and proportion here are the draw: open, light-filled volumes that are increasingly hard to find new, delivered with the systems and finishes of contemporary construction.
Application and transaction fees
Fees below are from building management's published schedule, as of September 2026. They are shown as published, item by item; no total is added because the total depends on the transaction. Deposits are listed apart from nonrefundable charges.
Purchase
7 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application FeeConditional | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $700 if applying with a broker, $750 without. | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Background Check FeePer applicant | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $100 per applicant/occupant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Capital Contribution | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount 3 Months' Common Charges | Refundable Not stated |
| Credit Check FeeConditional · Per applicantRequired | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $75 per applicant/occupant (LLC required to submit fee for business credit check - if applicable_ | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Condo Closing Documentation Preparation Fee | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move In Deposit | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move Out Deposit | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
Rental or lease
9 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-Out Fee | Paid by Landlord | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Application Processing FeeConditional | Paid by Tenant | When With the application | Amount $700 if applying with a broker, $750 without. | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Background Check FeePer applicant | Paid by Tenant | When With the application | Amount $100 per applicant and any occupant over the age of 18. | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Check FeePer applicant | Paid by Tenant | When With the application | Amount $75 per applicant and any occupant over the age of 18. | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move In Fee | Paid by Tenant | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Pre-paid move out fee | Paid by Tenant | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move Out Deposit | Paid by Landlord | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move In Deposit | Paid by Tenant | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
Lease renewal
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lease Renewal Processing Fee | Paid by Tenant | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Management updates its schedule without a public filing. The date is when management last updated the page, not when a rule changed. Confirm the current schedule with management before you apply.
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Sublet and pied-à-terre policy
A condominium owner leasing a unit and a co-op shareholder subletting are different rules, and a building-wide rule is different from a restriction on one apartment. This is the building's rule; confirm it for the specific apartment.
- Leasing by owners
- Permitted with conditionsApplication required for Board approval and waiver.Source: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Pied-à-terre ownership
- Not verified
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Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Pets
- Pets permitted; species and limits not statedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Not verified
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Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Common charges + taxes, per room
- $1,193 per room a monthMedian of 10 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
- Common charges + taxes, per square foot
- $2.90 per square foot a monthMedian of 11 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
- Common charges alone, per square foot
- $1.70 per square foot a monthMedian of 20 listings since October 2023 that give the annual taxSource: listing records, refreshed October 2026
- Real estate taxes alone, per square foot
- $1.20 per square foot a monthMedian of 20 listings since October 2023 that give the annual taxSource: listing records, refreshed October 2026
Common charges plus real estate taxes, combined into one monthly figure the way New York condominium listings show them. Add a mortgage payment for the monthly outlay. The split into common charges and taxes comes from the listings that also give the annual tax, a different sample, so the two lines need not add up exactly to the combined median; a tax abatement can hold taxes below the full amount until it expires. A summary of recorded sales and listings, not a current bill; charges change.
Building staffing and amenities
- Doorman
- Full-time doormanSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Concierge
- YesSource: recent listing records
- Elevator
- YesSource: NYC Department of Buildings elevator records
- Amenities noted
- Fitness room, garden, garage, bike storageSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
Staffing and amenities as our building profile and recent listing records describe them. A feature not listed is not confirmed absent. Outdoor space, parking and some facilities can belong to particular apartments or to a separate owner; confirm access for the specific apartment.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $33,003/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $42
- Modeled exposure split equally across 65 units (the residential count on the city's lot record). Not an assessed amount; condominium owners are typically charged by each unit's common-interest percentage.
Source: NYC LL84 benchmarking and PLUTO · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
See full Local Law 97 analysis — emissions history, scenarios, methodology →Facade safety — Local Law 11
The latest available FISP filing classified the facade as Safe — no repairs were required at that inspection. A filed Safe grade is not a guarantee of current condition: owners still maintain the facade and, where required, observe parapets each year. Future inspection timing (Local Law 49 of 2025 changed the cycle framework from October 1, 2026), repair and any assessment decisions remain building-specific.
How to read this, and where it comes from
QEWI = Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector — a licensed professional engineer or registered architect who meets DOB’s FISP qualifications and signs the report (the independent expert, not the managing agent).
Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
Management & transfer contacts
- Sublet policy
- Allowed; Board approval and waiver required
- Policies and fees
- Application fee $700 (w/ broker) / $750; background $100/applicant; credit check $75/applicant; capital contribution 3 months' common charges; move-in/out deposit $1,000 each; condo closing doc prep $500
Recent sales
Recent closings at this building, from The Roebling Research Library. Prices are the transfer amounts recorded with the NYC Department of Finance; apartment-level detail is checked against the building’s own file in The Roebling Research Library before publishing.
| Date | Unit | Apartment | Price | PPSF | vs. Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | 2J | 3 BR · 2.5 BA · 1,951 sf | $4,100,000 | $2,101/sf | -13.7% |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 3ABC | 4 BR · 5.5 BA · 4,370 sf | $15,250,000 | $3,490/sf | -4.7% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 2F | 2 BR · 2.5 BA · 1,604 sf | $3,370,000 | $2,101/sf | +7.0% |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 5E | 2 BR · 3 BA · 2,517 sf | $5,200,000 | $2,066/sf | -1.9% |
| May 22, 2025 | 4H | 3 BR · 3 BA · 1,676 sf | $3,255,000 | $1,942/sf | +0.0% |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 5F | 2 BR · 2.5 BA · 1,593 sf | $3,250,000 | $2,040/sf | +1.6% |
| Jan 22, 2025 | 5J | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,278 sf | $2,438,000 | $1,908/sf | -2.5% |
| Nov 13, 2024 | PHC | 3 BR · 3 BA · 3,256 sf | $11,000,000 | $3,378/sf | +0.0% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026 to date) cleared a median $2,985/sf (floor-adjusted) across 2 sales. Floor-adjusted means each sale is restated to a constant mix of floors, so the figure can differ from the plain median of the sales listed above. Median listing discount 3.0% from the last ask — a recurring negotiation gap worth pricing into any offer or listing strategy.
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 1-00218-7501; each condominium apartment is its own tax lot). Apartment-level facts (line, condition, asking-price context) curated and cross-verified in The Roebling Research Library. 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.
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At the recent median sale of $4.1M (9 sales in the past 24 months, since October 31, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $169,454 to close, or 4.1% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $61,500
- Mortgage recording tax: $59,194
- Title insurance: $18,450
- Attorneys, lender, building fees, reserves and filings: $30,310
Assumes a resale (the seller pays transfer taxes), a $4,500 attorney fee and a mortgage on the rest.
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What to know if you’re buying
Scale and light are the assets. The true-loft proportions — wide floor plates, high ceilings, big windows — are features to compare using measured plans and matched sales, rather than assuming a premium over other apartments. Confirm the specific layout, ceiling height, and exposure of any unit; the spread across the complex is wide.
The private garage and full-service operation are genuine differentiators in Tribeca to assess for the specific apartment, without assuming a resale premium. As a small condominium, carrying costs spread across a limited owner base, so review the financials and reserves carefully.
The complex's two-building structure is worth understanding — the tower and the warehouse share the River Lofts identity and amenities. We help buyers read how the buildings relate, benchmark the price against the broader Tribeca loft market, and value the larger homes against a thin comparable set.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with the loft and the location. Authentic Tribeca loft proportions, a warehouse-style building beside the river, a private garage, and a garden are specific features to document — compare the home’s scale, light and service package with the actual alternatives.
Benchmark to premium Tribeca lofts and full-service condominiums, not conventional apartment stock; the buyer for this product values volume and character and prices accordingly. Closing clears through condominium mechanics and a right-of-first-refusal rather than a co-op board.
Establish turnover and comparable availability for the largest lofts from dated sales; limited inventory does not by itself create a price premium. Presentation, timing, and pricing against the broader loft market carry the sale.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering River Lofts, also evaluate nearby Tribeca loft and condominium inventory:
- 443 Greenwich Street — a landmark Tribeca warehouse conversion
- 70 Vestry Street — a riverfront Tribeca condominium
- 145 Hudson Street — an Art Deco Tribeca loft conversion
- 44 Laight Street — a Tribeca loft condominium on the same street
More Tribeca buildings
- 91 Leonard Street (91 Leonard) — 2019 condominium by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
- 92 Chambers Street — condominium
- 92 Warren Street — 1880 condominium
- 97 Reade Street — 1861 condominium
- 100 Franklin Street, 100 Franklin Street and 3 Avenue of the Americas — 2018
- 100 Hudson Street (Franklin-Hudson Building) — 1909 co-op
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, transit, and pricing across Tribeca — read The Roebling Team Guide to Tribeca.
How to read the facts on this page. Items attributed to an offering plan describe the building as it was offered at that filing — unit mix, square footage, the amenity program as planned. They are not a statement about how the building operates today. Tax and compliance figures are sourced separately to current City records and carry their own dates. House rules, staffing and fee policy can change by board resolution without any public filing: treat every policy line here as a starting point for diligence and confirm it with the managing agent. Where this page compares one building or neighborhood to another, that is our analysis of the recorded record — it names the measure, the period and the sample it rests on, and it is an observation about medians rather than a prediction about any particular apartment.
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