It looks like our local BID wants to stretch its boundaries as improvements to Union Square and 14th St. continue to be planned.
Visit the newly opened Figa at 15 East 12th St. for what looks to be tasty Italian food.
After 48 long years, neighborhood stalwart Japonica has shuttered. Sad!
Japanese megastore UNIQLO has finally arrived at the northwest corner of Union Square in the former PETCO location. It was also the location of one of the final versions of Andy Warhol’s factory. Stop by to see some special Union Square themed T-shirts.
The Union Square Business Improvement District is considering expanding its boundaries. If you have an opinion about that, take this survey.
More changes are afoot for 14th St. in the coming years. Find out about the potential plans here.
The next place to get expensive sandwiches and drinks will be Pura Vida Miami, which will open its next NYC location at 5th Ave. and 15th St.
The Union Square Partnership recently surveyed residents, asking them what they’d like to see more of in the neighborhood. The results:
Our building (c. 1940)
