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1 University Place
1 University Place
Last updated on Apr 3, 2026

1 University Place

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Overview of 1 University Place

1 University Place is a 1930 rental building occupying the northeast corner of Washington Square Park, directly opposite New York University’s Main Building. The 21 story building contains 265 apartments, with a gray brick exterior, a one story marble base, a canopied entrance, and an enclosed rooftop water tank.

Many apartments retain 9 foot beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, separate kitchens, and generous main rooms. Larger layouts often incorporate dining or office alcoves, while west and south facing apartments have views toward Washington Square Park. Balconies and terraces punctuate portions of the otherwise regular façade.

The building has a 24 hour doorman, laundry facilities, and a live-in superintendent; dogs are not permitted. On the adjoining block to the west, the Greek Revival townhouses of Washington Square North back onto Washington Mews, which runs between University Place and Fifth Avenue.

Doorman
None
Type
Rental
Year Built
1930
Apartments
265
Floors
21
Neighborhood

Amenities

  • Elevator
1 University Place building photo 1
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at Broadway and 8th Ave 0.13 miles
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at 4th Ave and East 8th 0.21 miles
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at 6th Ave and Waverly Pl 0.31 miles
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at Broadway and 14th 0.36 miles
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at 7th Ave 0.45 miles
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at 6th Ave and 14th 0.47 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Fine views
  • Near New York University
  • Handsome- pre-war building
  • Excellent local shopping
  • Excellent public transportation
  • Canopied entrance
  • Concierge
  • Consistent fenestration
  • Prime location at northeast corner of Washington Square Park
  • Close to Subway
  • Many apartments
  • No sidewalk landscaping
  • No garage
  • No health club

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