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title: "280 Rector Place #8C, New York City, NY 10280"
description: "280 Rector Place #8C, New York City, NY 10280 — Battery Park City, New York City, NY. Listing Price $899,999. 2 bed, 2 bath, 832 sqft Illustrative Buyer Commission Share of $13,500 at closing, based on a 3% buyer-broker commission."
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# 280 Rector Place #8C, New York City, NY 10280

Battery Park City, New York City, NY

Courtesy of Howard Hanna NYC

## At a Glance

- **Listing Price**: $899,999
- **Beds**: 2
- **Baths**: 2
- **Sqft**: 832
- **Common Charges**: $1,929 / mo
- **Monthly Taxes**: $1,650 / mo
- **Price per Sqft**: $1,082
- **Brokerage Fee**: Share Eligible

## The Private Brokerage Advantage

As an independent luxury buyer representative, Régis shares 50% of the buyer-side commission he actually receives on your purchase. Eligible buyers receive that Buyer Commission Share directly at closing to offset closing costs, down payments, or renovations. The figures below are illustrative, based on a **3% buyer-broker commission**; your share follows the commission offered on the transaction.

- **Contract Purchase Price**: $899,999
- **Illustrative Buyer Commission Share**: -$13,500*
- **Illustrative Net Cost**: $886,499

*Illustrative Buyer Savings of $13,500 — 50% of a 3% buyer-broker commission, shared at closing.*

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## Property Overview

Nestled along the tranquil waterfront of Battery Park City, Residence 8C at 280 Rector Place offers an exceptional blend of space, privacy, and effortless downtown living. Positioned on the coveted corner of the building with no immediate neighbors, this two-bedroom home enjoys open views and abundant natural light.

The moment you enter, the expansive living and dining area unfolds before you; bright, welcoming, and instantly feeling like home. Whether entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet evening overlooking Rector Park, the space strikes the perfect balance between comfort and scale.
The recently renovated galley kitchen features sleek stainless steel appliances, maple cabinetry, granite countertops, and generous storage throughout, creating a polished and highly functional cooking space.
The oversized primary suite is truly extraordinary. Stretching over 24 feet long, it easily accommodates a king-sized bed, home office setup, vanity area, sitting space, and more. The ensuite bathroom has been thoughtfully updated with a marble-top vanity and glass shower doors. The second bedroom is equally versatile, comfortably fitting a queen-sized bed or functioning beautifully as a shared children’s room.
Residents of The Soundings enjoy one of the finest boutique condominium experiences in the neighborhood. Amenities include a full-time doorman, live-in superintendent, fitness center, landscaped roof deck, resident lounge, children’s playroom, dance studio, storage, bike storage, and an attached parking garage.
Living in Battery Park City means embracing one of Manhattan’s most unique lifestyles; a peaceful waterfront enclave surrounded by parks, promenades, marinas, and some of downtown’s best dining. Enjoy neighborhood favorites like North End Grill, El Vez, and Le District at nearby Brookfield Place, while having seamless access to multiple subway lines, the PATH train, ferries, and the West Side Highway for convenient transportation throughout the city and beyond.

## Property Details

- **Property Type**: Condominium
- **Beds**: 2
- **Baths**: 2
- **Rooms**: 4
- **Sqft**: 832 sqft
- **Stories**: 9
- **Year Built**: 1985
- **Price per Sqft**: $1,082
- **Common Charges**: $1,929 / Monthly
- **Monthly Taxes**: $1,650 / mo
- **Listed On**: May 15, 2026
- **Days on Market**: 120 Days

### Residence Features

- Common Area
- Private Outdoor Space Under 60 Sqft
- Dishwasher

## Sales Evidence

### Recent closed sales

28 apartments at The Soundings have recorded sales since September 2021, the most recent for $450,000 in February 2026. Prices are the figures recorded with the City, not asking prices.

| Unit | Beds | Sq Ft | Sold Price | $/ft² | Sold | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1i (Apartment) | 1 | — | $450,000 | — | February 13, 2026 | City record · MLS |
| 2K (Apartment) | Studio | 592 | $495,000 | $836/ft² | February 6, 2026 | City record · MLS |
| 4L (Apartment) | Studio | 564 | $499,000 | $885/ft² | January 28, 2026 | City record · MLS |
| 5L (Apartment) | Studio | 564 | $480,000 | $851/ft² | February 7, 2025 | City record · MLS |
| 7O (Apartment) | 1 | 625 | $528,000 | $845/ft² | August 28, 2024 | City record · MLS |
| 5I (Apartment) | 2 | 1,269 | $1,300,000 | $1,024/ft² | August 21, 2024 | City record · MLS |
| 6F (Apartment) | 3 | 1,469 | $1,515,000 | $1,031/ft² | July 17, 2024 | City record · MLS |
| 5A (Apartment) | 1 | 625 | $555,000 | $888/ft² | July 8, 2024 | City record · MLS |
| 7L (Apartment) | 1 | — | $550,000 | — | July 2, 2024 | MLS |
| 2I (Apartment) | 1 | 625 | $520,000 | $832/ft² | May 24, 2024 | City record · MLS |
| 7C (Apartment) | — | 832 | $425,000 | $511/ft² | November 2, 2023 | City record |
| 9C (Apartment) | 2 | 832 | $999,999 | $1,202/ft² | October 24, 2023 | City record |
| 8E (Apartment) | 1 | 554 | $482,500 | $871/ft² | October 2, 2023 | City record · MLS |
| 7I (Apartment) | 1 | 625 | $675,000 | $1,080/ft² | September 22, 2023 | City record |
| 6J (Apartment) | 1 | 625 | $560,000 | $896/ft² | March 15, 2023 | City record · MLS |
| 6P (Apartment) | 1 | — | $612,000 | — | March 3, 2023 | City record · MLS |
| 4A (Apartment) | — | 622 | $485,000 | $780/ft² | December 14, 2022 | City record |
| 4F (Apartment) | 2 | 915 | $1,150,000 | $1,257/ft² | September 20, 2022 | City record · MLS |
| 4K (Apartment) | 2 | 890 | $960,000 | $1,079/ft² | August 3, 2022 | City record · MLS |
| 5L (Apartment) | Studio | — | $495,000 | — | August 2, 2022 | City record · MLS |
| 5O (Apartment) | 1 | 631 | $500,000 | $792/ft² | July 20, 2022 | City record · MLS |
| 9M (Apartment) | 1 | 622 | $552,000 | $887/ft² | July 15, 2022 | City record |
| 4-D (Apartment) | 1 | — | $504,000 | — | June 16, 2022 | City record · MLS |
| 3A (Apartment) | 1 | 625 | $510,000 | $816/ft² | June 2, 2022 | City record · MLS |
| 6D (Apartment) | 1 | 622 | $530,000 | $852/ft² | March 25, 2022 | City record · MLS |
| 9C (Apartment) | 2 | 832 | $926,500 | $1,114/ft² | December 29, 2021 | City record |
| 3M (Apartment) | 1 | 622 | $535,000 | $860/ft² | December 15, 2021 | City record · MLS |
| 8E (Apartment) | 1 | 554 | $60,000 | $108/ft² | September 28, 2021 | City record |

Every row is a recorded transaction, including ancillary spaces such as storage and staff rooms where they were sold separately. Those are excluded from the benchmark below.

### How this price compares

The median closed price for comparable two-bedroom sales at The Soundings is $999,999, based on 5 sales between December 2021 and August 2024. This home is asking $899,999, $100,000 below that median. The middle half of those sales closed between $960,000 and $1,150,000.

- **Median closed price**: $999,999
- **Middle half**: $960,000 – $1,150,000
- **Based on**: 5 two-bedroom sales at The Soundings
- **Period**: December 2021 – August 2024
- **Median $/ft²**: $1,114/ft²

Across the 3 of these sales with a published asking price, the median closed at 98.5% of what it originally asked. 67% of them closed below the original ask.

### How these sales were negotiated

- **Sold vs original ask**: 98.5% of the original ask
- **Closed below ask**: 67% of 3 sales
- **Listed → in contract**: 54 days (about 8 weeks)
- **In contract → closed**: 53 days (about 8 weeks)

Across the 3 of these sales with a published asking price, the median closed at 98.5% of what it originally asked. 67% of them closed below the original ask.

Half of these homes were in contract within 54 days (about 8 weeks) of coming to market, based on the 3 with a recorded listing date.

Once a deal was agreed, closing took a further 53 days (about 8 weeks), based on the 3 with both dates recorded.

These are two separate periods measured on different clocks — time to find a buyer, and time from agreed deal to closing. They are medians of different sets of sales and do not add together into a single "days on market" figure.

Based on 5 two-bedroom sales at The Soundings, December 2021 – August 2024. Each figure counts only the sales that recorded the dates it needs, which is why the denominators differ.

### Price trend

Median price per square foot for sales at The Soundings, 2017 to 2024. Price per square foot is used rather than sale price so the line follows the market rather than whichever apartments happened to change hands that year.

| Year | Median $/ft² | Sales |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2017 | $971/ft² | 6 |
| 2018 | $873/ft² | 4 (thin) |
| 2019 | $944/ft² | 3 (thin) |
| 2021 | $872/ft² | 5 |
| 2022 | $852/ft² | 9 |
| 2023 | $896/ft² | 6 |
| 2024 | $888/ft² | 5 |

Years marked "thin" rest on fewer than 5 sales, where a single unusual apartment moves the median a long way. Read those points as the small samples they are rather than as the market turning.

Sale prices are the consideration recorded with the City in ACRIS, and each sale is dated by the day the City recorded it. A closing date reported to the MLS typically falls one to two weeks earlier. Recorded sales describe what has already happened and are not an appraisal, a valuation, or an estimate of what this home will sell for.

[See every recorded sale at The Soundings](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/the-soundings)

## Price and Property History for 280 Rector Place, Unit 8C

Review the recorded listing activity for 280 Rector Place, Unit 8C, including asking-price changes and prior market dates.

- **Latest price change**: Reduced by $49,001, or 5.2%, on July 31, 2026
- **Originally listed**: May 15, 2026 at $1,095,000
- **Current asking price**: $899,999

| Date | Price | Listing event |
| --- | --- | --- |
| July 31, 2026 | $899,999 | Asking price reduced by $49,001, or 5.2% |
| July 2, 2026 | $949,000 | Asking price reduced by $50,000, or 5% |
| May 15, 2026 | $1,095,000 | Listed for sale by Howard Hanna NYC |

## Property Tax History

Taxes at 280 Rector Place #8C were $0 in 2026.

| Year | Tax Assessment | Land | Additions | Billable Value | Property Tax | Tax Rate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026 (FY 2026/27) | $190,113 | $26,878 | $163,235 | $190,113 | $0 | 12.5% (estimated) |
| 2025 (FY 2025/26) | $182,665 | $26,878 | $155,787 | $182,665 | $0 | 12.5% (estimated) |
| 2024 (FY 2024/25) | $178,312 | $26,878 | $151,434 | $178,312 | $0 | 12.5% |
| 2023 (FY 2023/24) | $173,847 | $26,878 | $146,969 | $173,847 | $0 | 12.502% |
| 2022 (FY 2022/23) | $170,451 | $26,878 | $143,573 | $170,451 | $0 | 12.267% |
| 2021 (FY 2021/22) | $157,869 | $26,878 | $130,991 | $157,869 | $0 | 12.235% |
| 2020 (FY 2020/21) | $174,782 | $26,878 | $147,904 | $174,782 | $0 | 12.267% |
| 2019 (FY 2019/20) | $170,854 | $26,878 | $143,976 | $151,070 | $0 | 12.473% |
| 2018 (FY 2018/19) | $164,884 | $26,878 | $138,006 | $142,691 | $0 | 12.612% |
| 2017 (FY 2017/18) | $176,348 | $26,878 | $149,470 | $141,425 | $0 | 12.719% |
| 2016 (FY 2016/17) | $156,654 | $26,878 | $129,776 | $129,811 | $0 | 12.892% |
| 2015 (FY 2015/16) | $141,091 | $26,878 | $114,213 | $122,907 | $0 | 12.883% |
| 2014 (FY 2014/15) | $126,954 | $26,878 | $100,076 | $117,109 | $0 | 12.855% |
| 2013 (FY 2013/14) | $125,487 | $26,878 | $98,609 | $111,212 | $0 | 13.145% |
| 2012 (FY 2012/13) | $124,375 | $26,878 | $97,497 | $103,873 | $0 | 13.181% |
| 2011 (FY 2011/12) | $112,797 | $26,878 | $85,919 | $99,059 | $0 | 13.433% |
| 2010 (FY 2010/11) | $107,514 | $26,878 | $80,636 | $96,156 | $0 | 13.353% |

The City has not published the official FY2026/27 and FY2025/26 tax rates yet. We calculated the tax for those years using the prior year’s rate, so treat them as an estimate rather than a figure the City has adopted. Every rate without the Estimated marker is the published one.

Tax Assessment is the assessed value on the City’s roll, and it is the figure other listing sites publish. It is not what the bill is calculated on. New York phases assessment changes in gradually for some tax classes, so the City bills the Billable Value shown beside it, less any exemption the owner holds. It usually trails the assessment, and it can sit above it for a few years after an assessment falls.

Figures are the New York City Department of Finance assessment roll for tax lot 1000163097. Assessed and billable values are determined by the City for tax purposes and are not an appraisal or an estimate of market value. Tax classes and rates are set annually and can change.

[How we source and calculate NYC property tax data](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/nyc-property-tax-data-methodology)

## About The Building

### The Soundings

Battery Park City · Condominium

280 Rector Place, New York, NY 10280

A building in Battery Park City, currently featuring 3 active listings.

- **Year Built**: 1985
- **Total Units**: 3
- **Floors**: 9

[View the building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/the-soundings)

### Available Residences — For Sale (3)

| Unit | Beds | Baths | Size | Price / Ft² | Price | Listing Office | Listed Date | Days on Market |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [8C](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10280/280-rector-place-c-8C-ny-10280) | 2 | 2 | 832 sqft | $1,082 | $899,999 (-5.2%) | Howard Hanna NYC | May 15, 2026 | 119 days |
| [8N](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10280/280-rector-place-n-8N-ny-10280) | 2 | 1 | 764 sqft | $1,046 | $799,000 | Douglas Elliman Real Estate | Jun 24, 2026 | 79 days |
| [7E](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10280/280-rector-place-7e-ny-10280) | 1 | 1 | 600 sqft | $917 | $550,000 | Douglas Elliman Real Estate | Aug 27, 2026 | 15 days |

## Estimated Monthly Payment

**$8,130 / month**, assuming a 20% down payment ($180,000), a 6.5% interest rate and a 30-year term. The page's calculator lets a buyer change all three.

- **Principal & Interest**: $4,551
- **Property Taxes**: $1,650
- **Common Charges**: $1,929

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary. Confirm terms with your lender.

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## Related Links

- [The Soundings — building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/the-soundings)
- [Battery Park City neighborhood guide](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/battery-park-city)
- [Estimate your Buyer Commission Share and closing costs](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/calculators/buyer-closing-cost-calculator)
- [Contact Régis Roumila](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/contact)

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