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Last reviewed: August 2026. Rent ranges are approximate and should be verified with current listings.
17 Battery Place is the Whitehall Building, an NYC-landmarked 31-story mixed-use property at the corner of Battery Place and Washington Street in Manhattan's Financial District. Built in 1904 and designated a city landmark in 2000, the building's upper floors currently operate as rental apartments while its lower floors remain office space. A second conversion phase, announced in April 2026, will add 220 residential units by Q1 2027, including 55 permanently affordable apartments. For renters researching the Financial District, this building represents one of Lower Manhattan's most distinctive addresses.
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Architect Henry Hardenberge, who also designed the Dakota and the Plaza Hotel, completed the original Whitehall Building in 1904. Developer Robert Chesebrough, the inventor of Vaseline, funded the project. The NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission designated the Whitehall Building as an official city landmark on October 17, 2000 (designated October 2000).
The Renaissance Revival facade, which uses classical proportions and ornamental detailing drawn from Italian Renaissance buildings, features rusticated limestone, terracotta cladding, and multi-tone brick. The building's exterior restoration, completed in 2024, replaced more than 3,000 ornamental terracotta pieces. Before its residential life, the building served as a harbor dispatch center for tugboat companies. Operators on the upper floors used megaphones to direct captains at the docks below. That detail rarely appears in listing pages, but it connects the building's waterfront identity to the views current residents see from the same windows.
The building's upper floors (14 through 31) were first converted to rental apartments in the early 2000s under the Moinian Group, delivering approximately 500 existing units. A mixed-use building combines residential apartments and commercial space within the same structure; at 17 Battery Place, floors 2 through 13 remain office space while upper floors operate as rental apartments. The building is also listed as 1 West Street for residential purposes.
The Moinian Group's second conversion phase will add 220 residential units, including 55 permanently affordable units, with completion targeted for Q1 2027 (announced April 2026). New York State's 467-m program, enacted in 2024, provides tax incentives to developers who include permanently affordable residential units in office-to-residential conversions. The 55 affordable units at 17 Battery Place are a direct result of this program. On-site amenities confirmed by the developer include a rooftop deck, a Lifetime Fitness studio, and a landscaped outdoor plaza. 17 Battery Place contains approximately 940,000 total square feet across its combined North and South structures (as of 2024).
Battery Park sits directly adjacent to 17 Battery Place: 25 acres of waterfront green space, one of Manhattan's largest parks south of Central Park. The recently completed Wagner Park adds more open lawn and seating along the Hudson River. The Hudson River Esplanade extends north, offering a continuous walking and cycling path along the waterfront.
Brookfield Place is a 10-minute walk north, with dining at Hudson Eats food hall and retail shopping. The Seaport District, 15 minutes on foot, has an expanding restaurant scene. Gregory's Coffee and Financier Patisserie both have locations within the Financial District for weekday mornings.
The honest tradeoff on groceries: full-service supermarket options require a walk north toward TriBeCa. The Financial District has convenience stores and smaller markets, but renters who cook regularly should plan for a longer grocery trip. Searches on brightplace for Financial District apartments have increased year-over-year as the office-to-residential conversion trend continues in Lower Manhattan.
Few Manhattan addresses match the transit density near 17 Battery Place. Five subway lines and a free ferry terminal sit within a 6-minute walk.
Bowling Green (4, 5 trains): 2-minute walk. Northbound to Midtown.
Whitehall St / South Ferry (1, R, W trains): 3-minute walk. Multiple directions.
Broad Street (J, Z trains): 5-minute walk. Brooklyn and Midtown.
Staten Island Ferry (free): 5-minute walk. Runs 24 hours.
Pier 11 / Wall Street (NYC Ferry): 6-minute walk. Brooklyn and Governors Island.
The Battery Park Underpass and West Street also connect directly to the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel for drivers.
Residential units at 17 Battery Place are available through the Moinian Group's leasing operation, referenced as Ocean Luxury Residences or 1 West Street in some sources. Upper-floor units offer direct views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the Hudson River. Financial District rent ranges provide context for what to expect (as of Q3 2026):
Studio: $3,200 to $4,100/month (as of Q3 2026). Smaller floor plans, typically in the original building's upper floors.
1 Bedroom: $4,000 to $5,500/month (as of Q3 2026). One-bedroom apartments in the Financial District run approximately $4,000 to $5,500 per month, with upper-floor units at 17 Battery Place commanding premiums for Statue of Liberty and Hudson River views.
2 Bedroom: $5,500 to $8,500/month (as of Q3 2026). Larger layouts with waterfront exposure.
3 Bedroom: $7,500 to $12,000+/month (as of Q3 2026). Limited inventory at this size in the Financial District.
The upcoming 220-unit addition and 55 affordable units (expected Q1 2027) represent a meaningful expansion. Renters who qualify for the 467-m affordable units should track availability at this building specifically. For context on one-bedroom apartment costs across NYC, brightplace covers borough-by-borough pricing.
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The Financial District is quieter than most Manhattan neighborhoods on evenings and weekends, especially south of Fulton Street. The daytime population is predominantly office workers, and the sidewalks thin out after 7 PM. Some renters prefer this calm. Others find it isolating.
Grocery and everyday errands require planning. The nearest full-service supermarket options are a meaningful walk north. Convenience stores cover basics, but weekly shopping takes more effort here than in Midtown or the Upper West Side.
The building itself has both residential and commercial tenants on different floors. This affects lobby traffic and building culture. Expect busier elevators during morning and evening office hours.
The ongoing conversion means some floors may experience construction activity through 2027. If you are touring, ask specifically about which floors are under active renovation and what noise mitigation is in place.
The rent-stabilized units announced under the 467-m program represent a specific opportunity for renters who qualify. Eligibility details for permanently affordable units vary by program; check directly with the leasing office. HUD's rental assistance resources provide additional background on affordable housing programs nationwide. Before touring, review brightplace's list of questions to ask when touring an apartment so you cover the details that matter. For a step-by-step rental process overview, see how to rent an apartment.
The Whitehall Building is the official name for 17 Battery Place, a New York City Individual Landmark designated in 2000, comprising the original 1904 structure and its larger 1910 annex. The 31-story mixed-use property sits at Battery Place and Washington Street in the Financial District, with upper floors operating as rental apartments.
Yes. The upper floors (14 through 31) operate as rental apartments under the Moinian Group's leasing operation. Units are marketed as Ocean Luxury Residences or under the 1 West Street address. A second conversion adding 220 units is expected to deliver by Q1 2027.
Bowling Green station (4 and 5 trains) is a 2-minute walk. Whitehall Street and South Ferry station (1, R, and W trains) is 3 minutes on foot. Broad Street (J and Z trains) is 5 minutes away. The free Staten Island Ferry terminal is also a 5-minute walk.
Henry Hardenberge designed the Whitehall Building, completed in 1904 and funded by Robert Chesebrough, the inventor of Vaseline. The Renaissance Revival structure was designated an NYC landmark on October 17, 2000. The building historically served as a harbor dispatch center, with tugboat operators directing captains from upper-floor windows.
The Moinian Group announced in April 2026 a second conversion phase that will transform approximately 150,000 square feet of office space into 220 residential units, including 55 permanently affordable apartments under New York State's 467-m tax incentive program. Completion is targeted for Q1 2027.
The building's second conversion phase includes 55 permanently affordable units created through New York State's 467-m tax incentive program, enacted in 2024 to encourage office-to-residential conversions. These units will be available when the conversion delivers in Q1 2027. Eligibility details are managed by the leasing office.
The existing residential floors include studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms, with limited three-bedroom inventory. Upper-floor units feature views of the Statue of Liberty and Hudson River. The 220 new units expected by Q1 2027 will add additional floor plan options across five converted office floors.
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Last reviewed: August 2026
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