Several months ago, I wrote a blog on the Knickerbocker Lofts in New Rochelle.  The lofts are one of the few examples of true loft space in lower Westchester.  Initially the home of the Knickerbocker printing press company, these lofts offer all that one expects from a genuine loft.  Exposed brick, high ceilings, large windows, exposed pipes and old hardwood flooring full of dinks and dents. 

In my initial blog, I showed a picture of the building at the time it opened for business as a printing press in 1892. The Developer’s Group who is responsible for the current renovations and condo conversion found my blog and the presence of the initial picture prompted them to look into the history of the structure more closely.  In March the developers invited the public in to view the lofts and provided an historical tour.  They invited me back for interior shots which I am presenting here.  

It was obvious from the initial picture that I posted that the Knickerbocker Press building has undergone several incarnations with additions being added at different points in its history.  The distinctive tower was added about 10 years after the initial structure was completed.  A second addition that created the “L” shape that is seen today was completed in the 1920s. And the final small addition was completed in the 1950s.  The front façade that you see today was added in 1999 when the entire structure was converted to rental lofts. 

The Knickerbocker Press building operated as a printing press and bookbinding factory for 40 years. It must have been quite an operation as the history provided describes in detail the sights and smells of the printing press, with ink, glue, paper and leather.  In 1934 the White Cross took over the building and the manufacturing of bandages replaced the printing and binding of books. The White Cross remained at the Knickerbocker building until 1995 until they outgrew the facility and in 1999 the lofts were open for rentals.

The current conversion features plenty of authentic loft feel combined with modern amenities and glitz with an industrial edge….As I said in my previous blog which outlines pricing and the cost of living, this complex is VERY pet-friendly with dogs of any size welcome.  Much of the pricing is discussed in the initial blog.  Monthly fees including STAR adjustments range from  roughly $340 to $790.