878 Brook Ave
Bronx, NY 10451
Bronx Borough Court House · Property For Lease

Former Courthouse Modernized, Restored, Ready now The Beaux Arts-style Bronx Borough Courthouse, nicknamed the Gray Lady, exudes prominence. The owners have invested several million in renovations and are investing many more on tenant build outs. Your space can be ready as you like it in 4 months. A high end restaurant is expected on the first floor. Plans drawn for recent requirements including a school, law firm and a foundation. See attachments. Built in 1906, with modern steel framing, lime stone and granite exterior. Its lavish stairways, soaring ceilings, moldings, terrazzo floors and other one of a kind architectural details are proudly restored. Above the main entrance the throne of Lady Justice is flanked by grand pillars and 40' tall windows now being replaced to landmark specifications. Some of the recent modernization includes new mezzanines, two new elevators, all new mechanicals including HVAC, plumbing and electric. From the Grand entry way all the way to your new front door, don't settle for anything less than this trophy address. The building makes up the entire block between 3rd and Brook Avenues, & 161st Street. Subway lines 2,5,4,B,D within a 10-15 minute walk to stations 3rd Ave/149th St, Prospect Ave/Westchester Ave and 161st/Yankee Stadium. Metro North Melrose Station and 15 separate bus stops are all within a few short blocks. Boricua College recently built a new 13 story glass tower just behind it on a shared pedestrian plaza. Over 2000 new units of high-rise residential have recently been built in the immediate vicinity and more new retail including a brand new large supermarket set to open just a block away in 2014. The 42nd Precinct station is adjacent to the building keeping things safe.