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Union Square in NYC is a vibrant, multi-recreational community.

Thanks to multiple events that happen there on a frequent basis, this location is a favorite place for New Yorkers and New York celebrities.

One of the major events recurring events is the Green Market.

This market brings together the best New York local farmers and their fans — the shoppers for finest groceries in Manhattan (I am happened to be one of them). Shopping for local produce is not only the best way to get the freshest quality, but also contributes to a better environment. The produce is grown seasonally, therefore letting Upstate NY soil rest and nourish itself for the future harvest.

What makes the market wonderfully fun is that you get to meet the farmers. They often invite shoppers to experience their farm, or offer tips on unique ways to prepare certain produce, like ramps or wild leek (a plant that belongs to an onion family, but it tastes like garlic).

If you are at all into food and how it is grown then Green Market is the place for you to shop.

Union square is also famous for local art exhibitions.  There is an amazing variety of artwork you can see. And in the summer, you can see live, entertaining art performances.

The Park

Union Square Park is under sponsorship of the NYC Department of Park and Recreation, which is currently working on the beautification of the park to make it even more accommodating for everyone. The project should be completed by Spring 2010.  Thanks to multiple donations from local businesses and NYC residents, visitors will enjoy free wireless internet service, a new playground, an expanded walking promenade, more planted trees,  and more landscaped recreational areas to enjoy, either sitting on a bench or having a picnic on the grass. There will also be free program called “Fitness in the park” to experience yoga, and cardio classes all morning, starting at 8 am. It’s a truly amazing idea and I hope people will take advantage of this free, fun event in the Park.

Just watch out for those inquisitive squirrels!

Monuments

There are also very important monuments erected throughout the park, depicting distinguished figures like George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Mohandas Gandhi, and Marquis de Lafayette.  They serve as a reminder to us of what is possible.

Neighborhood

Union Square provides multiple access to many different locations because of its location. It is like a node that connects several neighborhoods together, like Flat Iron District, Greenwich Village, Gramercy, Chelsea.

Union Square Station is a historical intersection in NYC, that was formed in early 19^th century, and the name represents the “union” of several trolley lines together.

Another great feature is that Union Square train station has multiple connections to almost every train line, which make it easy accessible to other parts of Manhattan.

Real Estate

Well, I am sure you’ve already guessed that prices in the Union square area are not cheap. Because of the location amenities, it’s a very desirable area to live. Even in today’s economic times Union Square rental prices have not come down much, and the average rental price for the Union square/Flat Iron District is still higher than Midtown East. According to the Citi-Habitats last quarter report the average price for a one bedroom near Union Square location is a bit below $3000, while by comparison a Midtown East one bedroom is around $2350.

Happy apartment search!

Elena Boeva

Independent Real Estate Broker

Category: Naked Apartments

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