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Last reviewed: August 2026. Building specifications reflect publicly available property records, preservation databases, and commercial listing data. Confirm current availability and pricing directly with the managing agent.
113 University Place is an 11-story commercial loft building at the southeast corner of University Place and East 13th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan. Built in 1902, the building contains approximately 57,739 square feet of office and commercial space, one block south of Union Square. For anyone researching this address for a prospective lease, a meeting, or neighborhood context, this profile covers the building's specifications, history, location, and practical details that broker listings leave out.
The building was designed by architect Frank Goodwillie and constructed by Isaac A. Hopper and Son for the Thirteenth Street Co. Its architectural style is neo-Renaissance, a common form for early 20th-century New York commercial buildings characterized by ornamental masonry, arched windows, and symmetrical facades drawing on Italian Renaissance forms. The building is historically associated with Local 1L of the Amalgamated Lithographers of America (ALA), which gives it one of its informal names in preservation records.
Okada and Company currently manages 113 University Place. brightplace reviewed publicly available city property records, preservation databases, and current listing data to compile this profile.
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113 University Place is classified as a Class B commercial building with full-floor loft layouts across 11 stories. A Building Class B designation reflects solid but not trophy construction, typically older prewar stock with character features and competitive (below Class A) rents. Key specifications follow.
Address: 113 University Place, New York, NY 10003
Alternate Address: 46 East 13th Street, New York, NY 10003
Neighborhood: Greenwich Village
Building Class: B (commercial)
Stories: 11
Year Built: 1902 (some city records reflect 1940; see note below)
Total Square Footage: Approximately 57,739 SF
Floor Plates: Full-floor layouts available, approximately 6,500 SF per floor
Ceiling Heights: Approximately 11 feet
Managing Agent: Okada and Company
Transit: Under 500 feet to 14th St-Union Square (L, N, Q, R, W, 4, 5, 6)
A note on the year-built discrepancy: some city property databases list 1940 as the construction date for 113 University Place. Architectural and preservation records, including the Village Preservation South of Union Square survey, establish 1902 as the original construction date. The 1940 entry likely reflects a renovation, alteration, or reassessment record rather than the building's actual construction.
The 14th Street-Union Square station sits under 500 feet from the building's front entrance, serving the L, N, Q, R, W, 4, 5, and 6 trains. That station is one of the most connected transit hubs in Manhattan. Additional subway access includes the 8th Street-NYU station (R, W) at 0.24 miles and Astor Place (6) at 0.3 miles south.
The Union Square Greenmarket operates four days a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday) at the north end of Union Square Park, under 500 feet from the building. The stretch of University Place between 12th and 14th Streets has multiple restaurants, coffee shops, and retail storefronts at ground level. The Strand Bookstore at Broadway and 12th Street, a 97-year-old independent bookstore, is a two-minute walk south.
Washington Square Park is approximately 0.5 miles south. NYU's campus buildings spread through the immediate neighborhood, which contributes to a steady mix of foot traffic, dining options, and services. Broadway is one block east. Fifth Avenue is approximately 0.3 miles west.
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Architect Frank Goodwillie designed 113 University Place in 1902 for the Thirteenth Street Co., with Isaac A. Hopper and Son as the builder. The building is a neo-Renaissance loft, characteristic of the South of Union Square commercial corridor of that era. South of Union Square is a geographic submarket designation used by New York preservation and real estate professionals to describe the commercial corridor between 14th Street and Houston Street, west of Broadway.
Local 1L of the Amalgamated Lithographers of America (ALA) occupied space here, which gives the building one of its informal historic names: the Amalgamated Lithographers Building. The Village Preservation organization catalogs 113 University Place in its South of Union Square architectural survey. The building is not individually landmarked but sits on a historically significant block within the Greenwich Village preservation context.
The tenant mix at 113 University Place has historically included architects, PR firms, photographers, design studios, nonprofits, and wellness-related businesses. Full-floor tenancy is the standard model. Full-floor tenancy means one tenant occupies the entire floor of the building, typically with direct private elevator access.
The 6th floor (approximately 6,500 SF) has been marketed for lease at approximately $48 per square foot (as of Q3 2026, per available commercial listing data). Marketed floors typically feature open bullpen areas, perimeter offices, a conference room, and a wet pantry. The building offers 24/7 access and tenant-controlled central AC.
113 University Place sits at the southeast corner of University Place and East 13th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan. The building is one block south of Union Square at 14th Street and approximately 0.5 miles north of Washington Square Park. Broadway is one block to the east. Fifth Avenue is roughly 0.3 miles west. The address sits between the Flatiron District to the northeast and the core of Greenwich Village to the south and west.
For anyone arriving by subway, exit the 14th Street-Union Square station at the south end and walk south on University Place. The building is at the first cross street.
113 University Place is a commercial office building and does not house a restaurant at the address. The ground floor has historically held retail and commercial tenants. The surrounding block, however, has a dense concentration of dining options.
The immediate stretch of University Place between 12th and 14th Streets has multiple restaurants at street level. The Union Square corridor along 14th Street, both east and west, has sit-down restaurants, cafes, and fast-casual options. The Union Square Greenmarket (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday) is a food source under 500 feet from the building's front entrance, with over 140 vendors offering produce, prepared foods, baked goods, and more.
The building is Class B prewar, which carries specific tradeoffs. On the positive side: character, natural light, exposed ceilings, and strong bones. The corner exposure at University Place and 13th Street means three sides of windows on full-floor tenancies, a genuine differentiator for natural light. Direct elevator access to each floor is a practical advantage for small-to-mid teams.
Tenant-controlled HVAC means each floor sets its own temperature independently. The Union Square location provides excellent lunch options, strong commute access, and consistent foot traffic for businesses with client visits.
The honest tradeoff: University Place has consistent pedestrian and vehicle traffic. The building does not have a private lobby entrance in the style of a larger Class A property. Prewar Class B buildings require tenants who appreciate the loft format and are comfortable with older building systems. For many creative and professional firms, that tradeoff works well. For tenants who need a turnkey trophy build-out, newer Class A properties in Midtown may be a better fit.
113 University Place is an 11-story commercial loft building at the southeast corner of University Place and East 13th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan. Built in 1902 by architect Frank Goodwillie, the building contains approximately 57,739 square feet of office and commercial space. Okada and Company manages the property.
113 University Place is at the southeast corner of University Place and East 13th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan. It sits one block south of Union Square and approximately 0.5 miles north of Washington Square Park. Broadway is one block east, and Fifth Avenue is approximately 0.3 miles west.
113 University Place is a commercial office building and does not currently house a restaurant at the address. The surrounding block and Union Square corridor have a high concentration of dining options within a few minutes' walk, including the Union Square Greenmarket (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday).
Preservation records establish 1902 as the construction date for 113 University Place. Some city property databases list 1940. The 1902 date reflects the original construction by architect Frank Goodwillie for the Thirteenth Street Co. The 1940 entry likely reflects a renovation or reassessment record, not the original build.
Okada and Company manages 113 University Place. Contact information for leasing inquiries is available through their office. The building is managed as a commercial loft property with full-floor availabilities marketed periodically through commercial brokers in the Midtown South submarket.
The 14th Street-Union Square station is under 500 feet from the building and serves the L, N, Q, R, W, 4, 5, and 6 trains. The 8th Street-NYU station (R, W) is 0.24 miles away. Astor Place (6) is 0.3 miles south. Multiple lines provide access from all five boroughs.
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