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Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Daffy's leased 18,000 SF at 111 Fifth Ave
  • Polo Ralph Lauren leased 11,000 SF at 1055 Madison Ave
  • New York Kids Club leased 4,000 SF at 11 Fifth Avenue
  • 10 Downing leased 3,400 SF at 10 Downing St
  • Hill Country Chicken NY LLC leased 2,700 SF at 1123 Broadway
  • Clean Table leased 2,000 SF at 101 Seventh Avenue
  • Litter & Leashes leased 1,852 SF at 1100 Second Ave
  • 40/40 Club leased 1,200 SF at 1115 Broadway
  • Simit and Smith leased 400 SF at 11 Waverly Pl
  • Sundaram Tagore Gallery leased 400 SF at 1100 Madison Ave
Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 31 Union Sq W. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 31 Union Sq W and in the nearby Union Square neighborhood.
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31 Union Sq W Property Overview

Building Address: 31 Union Sq W, New York NY 10003
Building Name: Chase Manhattan Bank Building
Zip Code:10003
Neighborhood:Union Square
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:0
Year Built:1902
Building Class:B

The Bank of the Metropolis building at 31 Union Square West, constructed between 1902-1903 by architect Bruce Price, stands as a 16-story Renaissance Revival skyscraper with Beaux-Arts elements. Originally built for the Bank of the Metropolis (1871-1918), its tripartite facade featured a granite Ionic-columned entrance and was briefly among the world's tallest buildings upon completion.

Key institutions including Tiffany & Co., Steinway & Sons, and Constable & Sloane populated its early board. After merging with Bank of Manhattan (later Chase Manhattan), the building hosted offices, Parsons School of Design dorms, and currently houses Blue Water Grill at street level. Designated a NYC Landmark in 1988 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003, the structure pioneered early skyscraper design with rapid elevators and subway adjacency noted upon opening.

31 Union Square West, Manhattan, NYC, also known as the Bank of the Metropolis, is a historic building located in the Flatiron District. It was built from 1902 to 1903 and designed by Bruce Price. The building was designated a landmark in 1988 and features an exquisite marble lobby. Originally constructed as a bank, it has been converted into residential luxury lofts. The building offers 76 units over 16 stories and provides amenities such as a doorman and central laundry room.


Bank of the Metropolis Amenities

  • 24-hour attended lobby
  • Doorman
  • Elevator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Live-in superintendent

Historic 1902 landmark building featuring marble lobby, converted residences with high ceilings, and prime Union Square location steps from subways and farmers markets.


31 Union Square West, Manhattan, NYC, is the historic Bank of the Metropolis building, constructed in 1903. While primarily residential, it hosts luxury apartments in a prime location near Union Square. The building features 76 rental units across 16 floors, with amenities including a doorman, central laundry, and a live-in super. Pet-friendly and well-connected to several subway lines, it offers a unique living experience in the heart of Flatiron/Union Square.


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Optimum$40/mo8 GbpsCable/Fiber
Verizon$49.99/mo2.3 Gbps5G/Fiber
Xfinity$30/mo2 GbpsCable
Viasat$79.99/mo30 MbpsSatellite
HughesNet$49.99/mo100 MbpsSatellite
Starry$30/mo1 GbpsFixed Wireless
Starlink$80/mo220 MbpsSatellite

Transportation & Cross Streets

Cross Streets: East 15th St and East 16th St near Union Square West

Nearest Subway Stations

  • 14 St-Union Sq (4/5/6/L/N/Q) – 2-4 min walk
  • 14 St/6 Av (F/M/L) – 8 min walk

Bus Routes

  • M1, M2, M3, M7, M14A-SBS, M14D-SBS – stops within 1-5 min walk
  • BM2, BM3 – nearby routes

Main Bus Stops

  • Union Sq East/E 15 St (2 min walk)
  • E 14 St/University Pl (4 min walk)
  • Broadway/E 13 St (4 min walk)

Train Access

  • PATH trains to NJ – nearby connections

Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Daffy's leased 18,000 SF at 111 Fifth Ave
  • Polo Ralph Lauren leased 11,000 SF at 1055 Madison Ave
  • New York Kids Club leased 4,000 SF at 11 Fifth Avenue
  • 10 Downing leased 3,400 SF at 10 Downing St
  • Hill Country Chicken NY LLC leased 2,700 SF at 1123 Broadway
  • Clean Table leased 2,000 SF at 101 Seventh Avenue
  • Litter & Leashes leased 1,852 SF at 1100 Second Ave
  • 40/40 Club leased 1,200 SF at 1115 Broadway
  • Simit and Smith leased 400 SF at 11 Waverly Pl
  • Sundaram Tagore Gallery leased 400 SF at 1100 Madison Ave
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Daffy's leased 18,000 SF at 111 Fifth Ave
  • Polo Ralph Lauren leased 11,000 SF at 1055 Madison Ave
  • New York Kids Club leased 4,000 SF at 11 Fifth Avenue
  • 10 Downing leased 3,400 SF at 10 Downing St
  • Hill Country Chicken NY LLC leased 2,700 SF at 1123 Broadway
  • Clean Table leased 2,000 SF at 101 Seventh Avenue
  • Litter & Leashes leased 1,852 SF at 1100 Second Ave
  • 40/40 Club leased 1,200 SF at 1115 Broadway
  • Simit and Smith leased 400 SF at 11 Waverly Pl
  • Sundaram Tagore Gallery leased 400 SF at 1100 Madison Ave

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VSA Consulting Group testimonial To whom it may concern: I am writing to recommend Stephen Sunderland and Optimal Spaces Inc. for the excellent job they did in finding us a lease at our new space. They were fast and effecient in locating spaces that met our needs and corporate image, aggressive in negotiating on our behalf, and effective in communicating our needs to the landlord and getting our offer accepted. I look forward to working with the team at Optimal Spaces Inc. again. Very truly yours, Jack Sichterman Partner/Managing Director
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