Church Snags West 83rd Street Building

Redeemer Presbyterian Church has bought a building on West 83rd Street for $21.5 million, according to city records.

The Church bought said building, at 150 West 83rd Street, from a man named Leonard Zigelbaum, who acquired the building in 1982. City records don't disclose how much he paid, but in 1993, he took out a $573,000 mortgage on the four-story property.

The church plans to keep the ground-floor garage in place for the next several months, while it finalizes construction plans, according to a church official. Ultimately, the building will be used as a community space during the week, and as a worship space on Sundays. 

The Church has offices at 1359 Broadway, but now holds services at a number of different venues citywide, including Ethical Culture Society and the First Baptist Church.

According to the organization's Web site, the church "offers programs, groups, and ministries focused on integrating our Christian faith with our work life through its Center for Faith and Work (CFW). These ministries are being initiated by leaders in the Redeemer community to serve particular professional communities or interest areas. Our classes, programs, resources, and people will help you explore and deepen the impact of the gospel message on your work life."

Colliers ABR broker David Lebenstein represented the church in the transaction.