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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
New York City, NY city
structure #805053413building

8 Union Square South

existing 59.7 m 15 floors 2007

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Architectural Height59.7 m
Floors15
Completion2007
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential condominium
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address36 East 14th Street
Smart Address36 East 14th Street
Smart Address128 University Place
ZoneUnion Square
1st Level DistrictManhattan
2nd Level DistrictGreenwich Village
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-29

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  1. Photo 217-800-133
    Photo 217-800-133
    Royce Douglas
  2. Photo 932-990-168
    Photo 932-990-168
    Royce Douglas
  3. Photo 085-633-478
    Photo 085-633-478
    Nate Lindsey
  4. Photo 147-243-623
    Photo 147-243-623
    Royce Douglas
  5. Photo 118-493-373
    Photo 118-493-373
    Royce Douglas
  6. Photo 608-049-046
    Photo 608-049-046
    Nate Lindsey
  7. Photo 437-384-066
    Photo 437-384-066
    Nate Lindsey
  8. Photo 366-267-343
    Photo 366-267-343
    Nate Lindsey
  9. Photo 799-417-661
    Photo 799-417-661
    John W. Cahill
  10. Photo 105-938-241
    Photo 105-938-241
    John W. Cahill
  11. Photo 926-643-603
    Photo 926-643-603
    Nate Lindsey
  12. Photo 096-700-561
    Photo 096-700-561
    Nate Lindsey
  13. Photo 697-285-584
    Photo 697-285-584
    Royce Douglas
  14. Photo 533-242-825
    Photo 533-242-825
    Royce Douglas
  15. Photo 225-711-225
    Photo 225-711-225
    Royce Douglas
  16. Photo 946-678-803
    Photo 946-678-803
    Royce Douglas

Construction calendar

4 construction-phase photos across 2007.

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