The Police Building (240 Centre Street) is a Beaux-Arts building in New York City, New York. Built in 1909, it was designed by Hoppin & Koen, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Location: 240 Centre Street, New York City, New York, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Little Italy, New York City
confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-2857, SRC-2858, SRC-2860, SRC-6943, SRC-9295, SRC-2859 - Designed by Hoppin & Koen
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2859, SRC-2857, SRC-4276 - Built in 1909
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2859, SRC-2860, SRC-4276 - Architectural style: Beaux-Arts
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2859, SRC-2860, SRC-4276 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places; New York City Landmark
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2857, SRC-2859, SRC-4276
Evidence & sources
- SRC-2857 — Wikipedia — 240 Centre Street (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2858 — CityRealty — The Police Building at 240 Centre Street (Tier 3, real_estate_portal; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2859 — NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission — Former Police Headquarters Building designation report (LP-0999) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2860 — Daytonian in Manhattan — 240 Centre Street, the 1909 Police Headquarters (Tier 3, established_blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4276 — nps.gov (Tier 1, official_primary; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4629 — New Construction Manhattan (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4728 — 6sqft — 240 Centre Street, The Police Building (Tier 2, press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5600 — Halstead / HL Residential — The Police Building, 240 Centre Street (Tier 3, real_estate_portal; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5601 — VirtualGlobetrotting — Police Building Apartments (240 Centre Street) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6943 — Infamous New York – New York's Scotland Yard: Old NYPD Headquarters 240 Centre Street (Tier 3, history site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9295 — Untapped New York — Top 10 Secrets of Little Italy, Manhattan (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Privately owned — not open to the public. Former NYPD Headquarters (1909-1973), converted to a private residential condominium ('The Police Building') in 1988. Not open to the public; exterior visible from the street only.
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit The Police Building (240 Centre Street)?
The Police Building (240 Centre Street) is a private residence and is not open to the public. Please respect the owners' privacy and do not trespass.
Who designed The Police Building (240 Centre Street)?
The Police Building (240 Centre Street) was designed by Hoppin & Koen.
Where is The Police Building (240 Centre Street) located?
The Police Building (240 Centre Street) is located in New York City, New York.