SOLD FOR $7,100,000
· Closed April 7, 2020
38 Ludlow Street
MLS® #RLS10606408
Listing by Compass
5
Bedrooms
4
Baths
7,350
Sq. Ft.
1910
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1910)
Property Details
Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Dec 26, 2017 | $7,100,000 | - |
| Currently | May 17, 2026 | $7,100,000 | - |
Description
> Five-story mixed-use building located on the east side of Ludlow Street between Grand and Hester Streets. > The property is built 25-feet wide and consists of two ground floor retail spaces with sixteen apartments above. > Located across from PS 42 Benjamin Altman Elementary School, one block from Seward Park, and only a few blocks from the F train at East Broadway, the J, M Z trains at Essex/Delancey, and the B, D trains at Grand Street. > The property is in the heart of the Essex Crossing mixed-use development project that will transform the neighborhood.
Building Information
About Chinatown
View All Chinatown ListingsChinatown occupies a dense section of Lower Manhattan centered on Canal Street, where 10 subway lines converge including the 6, J, N, Q, R, W, and Z trains, making it one of the most transit-rich neighborhoods below 14th Street. The housing stock consists primarily of prewar walk-up buildings alongside newer condominium developments and the 44-story Confucius Plaza residential tower. Columbus Park, one of the city's earliest public parks, and the 7.8-acre Sara D. Roosevelt Park provide open green space along the neighborhood's edges.
Chinatown Live Market Data
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21
Median Asking Price
$2.19M
Median $/Sqft
$1,928
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
1
Price Reduced
62%
Sold (30 Days)
0
Median Sale Price
$413K
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Location
38 Ludlow Street, Chinatown, New York County • Near Grand Street/Hester Street
Building Information
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Tax & Assessment
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Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this property
This property has 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms.
The listed interior living area is 7,350 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.
According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1910, making it approximately 116 years old.
Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.
At the current list price of $7,100,000 for 7,350 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $966. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.
To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or mcoste@kwnyc.com. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.
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