Union Square: landmark buildings on a major transit hub

Union Square is busy in the best sense: a central, high-traffic neighborhood where 14th Street transit meets downtown convenience. Tech companies, education providers and mission-driven organizations share its blocks, in buildings that range from prewar lofts to large office towers.

Getting there

Transit is the neighborhood’s strongest asset. Nearby subway lines and 14th Street transit put it within easy reach, with neighborhood amenities close by.

What it’s like

The inventory is varied: full-floor office suites, creative loft offices, institutional-grade buildings, Class A and B office, mixed-use properties and high-visibility retail near Union Square Park. Layout, building class and accessibility differ a great deal from one building to the next, which makes side-by-side comparison worth the time.

Who it suits

Technology companies, education and training organizations, healthcare-related users, professional services and mission-driven organizations. They come for the transit, the central location and the visibility. That same demand, from tech, education and corporate users alike, is why move-in-ready space here is so competitive.

900 Broadway, the Goelet Building

At the corner of 20th Street and Broadway, the Goelet Building is a restored Beaux-Arts landmark in limestone and brick. It was built in 1887 and renovated in 2008, and today the 10-story Class B office condo pairs historic character with modern function.