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Last updated on Jul 18, 2024

The Bow Building,
242 Fifth Avenue

The Bow Building is a pre-war rental building in Manhattan's Flatiron/Union Square area, built in 1885 and converted in 2016. It features 4 units over 6 stories and offers amenities such as basement storage, an elevator, outdoor space, in-unit laundry, and balconies.

Overview of The Bow Building at 242 Fifth Avenue

The Bow Building is a pre-war rental building in downtown Manhattan's Flatiron/Union Square neighborhood finished in 1885 and converted in 2016. Situated at 242 Fifth Avenue, between East 27th Street and East 28th Street, the building contains 4 units and rises 6 stories. The elevatored building's amenities include: basement storage, elevator, outdoor entertainment space, in-unit washer/dryer and terraces / balconies.

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Type

Rental

Year Built

1885

Converted: 2016

Apartments

4 (view all units)

Floors

Pets: Allowed

Neighborhood

Flatiron/Union Square (Manhattan)

Developer

Pan-Brothers Associates

Architect

George Harding

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Pre War
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In-Unit Washer/Dryer
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