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Bank of the Metropolis Building,
31 Union Square West

The Bank of the Metropolis Building, built in 1903 by Bruce Price, is a limestone-clad skyscraper at 31 Union Square West in New York City. The building combines neo-Renaissance commercial style with classical bank architecture elements and was designated a landmark in 1988.

Overview of Bank of the Metropolis Building at 31 Union Square West

31 Union Square West was built in 1903 and has a total of 76 rental apartments. Located in Flatiron/Union Square, Bank of the Metropolis Building is very close to the N, Q, R, 4, 5, 6 and L subway lines.

Amenities at this pet friendly pre war building include resident storage, washer/dryer in building, live-in superintendent and attended lobby.

Similar nearby buildings include 27 West 16th Street, 80 Madison Avenue and 132 East 45th Street. See more ->

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Type

Rental

Year Built

1903

Apartments

76 (view all units)

Floors

Pets: Allowed

Neighborhood

Flatiron/Union Square (Manhattan)

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Attended Lobby
High-Rise
Pre War
Resident Storage
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator
In-Unit Washer/Dryer
Landmarked
Live-In Superintendent

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at Broadway and 16th 0.08 miles

at 6th Ave and 16th 0.28 miles

Alternate Addresses

19 East 16th Street
19-23 East 16th Street
21 East 16th Street
21-23 East 16th Street
23 East 16th Street

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