Neighborhood Guide
Union Square
Union Square occupies a coveted central position in Manhattan, offering effortless connectivity and a vibrant urban energy anchored by the iconic Greenmarket and surrounding park. The neighborhood features an appealing mix of prewar conversions and modern luxury towers, attracting buyers who value accessibility, culture, and the pulse of city life at their doorstep.
Union Square sits at the intersection of downtown and midtown Manhattan, making it one of the most connected and accessible neighborhoods in the city. The Union Square Greenmarket, operating four days a week, brings the finest regional produce to the heart of the city and serves as a beloved community gathering point.
Residentially, the area offers a range of options from grand prewar cooperatives along Park Avenue South and University Place to modern luxury developments that have transformed the neighborhood's skyline. Restaurants, from high-end establishments to beloved neighborhood spots, line the surrounding streets.
The neighborhood's unmatched subway connectivity, with multiple lines converging at the Union Square station, makes it ideal for buyers who value convenience. Curtis Bain helps clients navigate Union Square's varied residential landscape to find the perfect home.
The Neighborhood
What It's Like
The Mood
A kinetic crossroads where uptown meets downtown, farmers meet foodies, and half a dozen subway lines converge beneath a green, bustling plaza.
Heart of the Neighborhood
The Union Square Greenmarket is the neighborhood's soul. Four days a week, farmers from across the region set up stalls that supply many of the city's best restaurants.
Best Perk
Extraordinary transit access. The 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, and W trains all stop here, making it one of the most connected intersections in the entire subway system.
Did You Know
Union Square has been a gathering place for public demonstrations since the Civil War, and that tradition continues. It remains one of the first places New Yorkers congregate when they have something to say.
Good to Know
The constant foot traffic and energy can feel relentless, and the area around the park draws a chaotic mix of street performers, skateboarders, and crowds that never really thin out.
Food & Drink
Where to Eat & Drink
American
Union Square Cafe↗
Danny Meyer's flagship restaurant, reborn at a new address but still setting the standard for hospitality
Seafood
Blue Water Grill↗
A grand corner space in a former bank building with a popular outdoor terrace
Asian
Republic↗
Fast, affordable noodle bowls served at long communal tables, a neighborhood staple for decades
By the Numbers
Union Square, NY
Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau
24,200
Total Population
36.8 years
Median Age
$102,000
Median HH Income
14,600
Households
Market Data
Union Square Highlights
$700K - 14M
Price Range
$1.56M
Avg. Sold Price
$2.74M
Avg. List Price
$2,183
Avg. Price / Sqft
46
Homes for Sale
6
Homes for Rent
Community Profile
Union Square at a Glance
Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau · American Community Survey
Population by Age
Education Attainment
14,600
Households
1.64
Avg. Household Size
Housing
$102,000
Median HH Income
$94,600
Per Capita Income
Livability