The Police Building Apartments, formerly the Police Headquarters Building, at 240 Centre Street, was built in 1905, when Mayor George McClellan laid the cornerstone of this limestome-faced, steel-framed Edwardian Baroque/Beaux-Artspalace capped with a tall dome. When the Police Department relocated in 1973, there was talk of turning it into a community center for Little Italy. In 1983 it became luxury apartments. Surprise, surprise.
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I want to see more now!
This is a stunning piece of architecture.
Them that gots. What a building!
Would love to see the inside.
I am not surprised -- at least it's still standing -- many beautiful building have bit the dust. -- barbara
It's gorgeous! And I'm not surprised either.
wow...wonder what it's like on the inside!!
I want to live there! :)
what a great building!
Even tho I think privatizing public property is usually a bad move, this would be a tempting place to live (if I won the lottery).
Handsome building--imperious, looking down on all. Reminds me of Dr. T.J. Eckleberg in Gatsby.
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