15 Union Square West - 15 USW

The conversion of the 5-story building at 15 Union Square West into 36 condominium apartments has revealed an 1870 cast iron facade that had been hidden for decades under a cheap 50's brick cover. The developers of the condo are adding seven stories and wrapping a glass curtain wall around the newly revealed cast iron arches. It will make for a unique kind of picture frame over New York's past while updating the site to a modern use more suited to the demand for shiny new homes in downtown Manhattan. There will be a mix of 2 and 3 bedroom units. Upper floors will be set back with outdoor space. Ceiling heights on the lower floors with the original arches preserved will be 16 feet. Many apartments will have fireplaces. Below the fold - an interior view.

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