240 Centre Street, formerly the New York City Police Headquarters, is a building between Broome and

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Streets in the

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neighborhood of

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History

It was built in 1905–1909, and was designed by the firm of

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. 240 Centre housed the headquarters of the

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from 1909 to 1973, and was converted into a luxury

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building in 1988 by the firm of Ehrenkranz Group & Eckstut. It is now known as the Police Building Apartments. ''Note:'' This includes an
''Accompanying photographs''
/ref> 240 Centre Street replaced an older building nearby on Mulberry Street, where

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had served as

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.Riis, Jacob A. ''The Making of an American''. 1901. Following the 1898 consolidation of the five boroughs into the

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, the police department also expanded and needed a new headquarters building. The Police Building was designated a

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in 1978, and was listed on the

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in 1980.

Gallery

File:Police Building dome.jpg, Dome File:Police Building dome pediment and columns.jpg, Pediment and columns over entrance File:Police Building entrance.jpg, Entrance File:Police Building south facade.jpg, South facade

References

External links

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Government buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Manhattan Beaux-Arts architecture in New York City Office buildings completed in 1905 Residential buildings in Manhattan Nolita New York City Police Department Government buildings completed in 1905 New York City Designated Landmarks in Manhattan New York City Police Department buildings 1905 establishments in New York City {{Manhattan-NRHP-stub