NYU has decided not to build a fourth soaring tower adjacent to the three Silver Towers that already loom over Bleecker and Houston Streets. Instead, they’ll build a squatter and bulkier version on the location of the current Morton Williams supermarket. Why the change? Because the community–and IM Pei–didn’t like it.
Here’s a 1910 view of the south side of 14 St. looking east from 6th Ave. from what was then the platform of the elevated train. As you can see, Macy’s was headquartered there (where Urban Outfitters is now) and expanded along the block over time as it grew. Eventually, the cobbled-together space got too complicated and the store decamped for its massive new digs in Herald Square. If you look closely at this building today, you can still see vestiges of Macy’s red star icon in a few places.
New York City’s most iconic holiday market is back. The Union Square Holiday Market by Urbanspace returns this year on Thursday, November 17th with 170+ vendors showcasing a dynamic mix of global cuisines, original art, handcrafted accessories, and more. The market will be open through Saturday, December 24th.
It’s been a while, but our site is up and running again, and we hope to make it fun and informative.
Both Saigon Market and Mint Kitchen are over. Two large spaces. What will replace them?
It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for, New York is coming back! With the recent announcement of lifted restrictions, New Yorkers are ready to celebrate a return to normalcy, and Union Square NYC is the place to reunite with friends and loved ones. With no curfew in sight, there is no longer the need to dine and dash, and all you night owls can officially carry on with your late-night plans. Whether you’re looking for the perfect dinner reservation, happy hour spot, or late-night adventure, head on over to Union Square-14th Street to kickstart your evening plans and celebrate the start of summer.
Next week (November 4th to November 8th ), material and equipment deliveries and installation work will continue on the academic floors inside the building.
The following week (November 11th to November 15th), material and equipment deliveries and installation work will continue on academic floors.
This weekend the site will be open on Saturday and Sunday, November 2nd and 3rd for interior activities between the work hours of 7AM and 5PM as permitted by the City.