The neo-Grec building was snapped up by Vornado at a discounted $8.2 million at a 2011 foreclosure auction.

With 48,302 square feet of residential space for just eight homes, the full-floor units are going to be huge.

The five-story Italianate-style building at the corner of Thomas Street is the lone survivor of the "Thomas Twins," two identical commercial structures that went up at 317 and 319 Broadway in 1869. And now the historic property is being converted into eight apartments.

We spy common and private rooftop terraces.