Hostel Takeover for Williamsburgh Savings Bank
The Williamsburgh Savings Bank, the former HSBC (and before that Republic National Bank) branch at 151-175 Broadway, hit the market in August with no asking price and has already found a buyer. Curbed found that the buyer, who handed over $4.5 million for the 28,500-square-foot domed building, owns the New York Loft Hostel in East…

The Williamsburgh Savings Bank, the former HSBC (and before that Republic National Bank) branch at 151-175 Broadway, hit the market in August with no asking price and has already found a buyer.
Williamsburg Bank Building Sells to Hostel Owner [Curbed]
HSBC Downsizing in the Burg [Brownstoner]
Regardless of any other issue here, the Headline is PRICELESS! It was the worst pun and the funniest line I’ve read all day.
on the surface, a residential/habitable conversion could be tricky due to light & air requirements and limited window openings.
Massey Knakal surely dropped the ball on this one. It’s worth more IMO. Kudos to Buyer its a steal.
Only 4.5 million? That thing would make an awesome single family home.
Condo conversion and I want to live in the dome.
Now how the hell can you make a hotel out of that?
***Bid half off peak comps***
Two words: Interior. Landmark.