All photos courtesy of Google
In February 2024, Google officially opened its new campus at St. John’s Terminal in Hudson Square. This day has been a long time coming – in late 2018, Google announced that it would spend $1 billion on a new campus in the former freight terminal of the High Line. The deal closed in summer 2019, but further progress was delayed amidst the pandemic-induced lockdown and slow return to the office.
Google moved into its new offices shortly after Fashion Week, which was also a busy time for Hudson Square. Less than six months after the nearby Spring Studios served as the hub of the 2024 spring/summer Fashion Week, the runway show presenting Eckhaus Latta’s autumn/winter 2024 collection took place at 75 Varick Street, an industrial building turned office. The show took place roughly around the time that fashion labels like David Yurman, Mejuri, and ESPRIT signed deals for new and expanded office space in Hudson Square.
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The transformed Hudson Square (Vocon)
"This season, we wanted a venue that spoke to shows we’ve done and places we’ve been...and also felt like a proposition for the future. Hudson Square felt like a place with newness and excitement, but had its own history in a way you can only find in New York" — Mike Eckhaus and Zoe Latta
A small sample of buildings that have transformed Hudson Square (Google Earth aerial map of Hudson Square)
Through it all, the former no-man’s-land on the West Side has evolved from an industrial printing neighborhood to a residential one with top developers and Pritzker Prize laureates at the helm. Hudson Square’s proximity to Soho, Tribeca, and the West Village was a key factor in its early popularity, but it has emerged as a destination in its own right. A robust dining scene has taken shape, and those who’d rather eat at home can visit a Trader Joe’s outpost at 233 Spring Street. Moreover, the Spring Street Park renovation, newly created Freeman Plazas East and West, and protected bike lane have made the area more welcoming and pedestrian-friendly (h/t Hudson Square BID).
Below, we look at the buildings that have transformed the area, not to mention welcomed deep-pocketed buyers: A study cited in Time Out New York placed Hudson Square is among the 15 most expensive neighborhoods in America, and CityRealty data puts Soho condo prices at an average of $2,136 per square foot.
Proposed/Under Construction
Developed by Zeckendorf Development, Atlas Capital and the Baupost Group | Design by COOKFOX
34 stories | 133 units
Completion estimated for 2026
Rendering of 80 Clarkson Street (COOKFOX)
While many new buildings have taken shape on the streets surrounding Google and Disney's Hudson Square headquarters, residents of 80 Clarkson Street will practically be able to step out of bed and land at the office: The site is in the northernmost section of the former St. John's Terminal where Google's offices just opened. Soaring up to 450 feet tall, the height of the towers was made possible through amended zoning and the purchase of air rights from Pier 40.
The buildings by COOKFOX take inspiration from early high-rise icons and Hudson Square's industrial history, and a biophilic design prioritizes a connection with nature through planted roofs and terraces. The apartments inside are expected to enjoy incredible natural light and interiors by Thierry Despont. Foundation work is currently underway.
The buildings by COOKFOX take inspiration from early high-rise icons and Hudson Square's industrial history, and a biophilic design prioritizes a connection with nature through planted roofs and terraces. The apartments inside are expected to enjoy incredible natural light and interiors by Thierry Despont. Foundation work is currently underway.
Disney headquarters
7 Hudson Square
Developed by Silverstein Properties | Design by Skidmore Owings & Merrill
22 stories | 1,200,000 square feet
Completion estimated for early 2025
Disney headquarters (Skidmore Owings & Merrill)
In July 2018, Disney paid $650 million for the rights to develop a stretch of Hudson Square into a new, 19-story company headquarters with “East” and “West” buildings to be designed by Skidmore Owings & Merrill. The properties in this assemblage included 304 Hudson Street, 137 Varick Street, and, to the consternation of many locals, the property used by City Winery.
More recently, the green glass and terra cotta facade on the future home of Disney's headquarters is nearly complete. When it is, it will house new studios for The View and Live with Kelly and Mark (though not Good Morning America, which has reportedly extended its lease to stay in Times Square so as to better compete with the Today show) as well as ground-floor retail space and production offices. Disney sold its longtime Lincoln Center complex to Silverstein Properties for $1.155 billion in March 2020, but is currently renting it back ahead of the move downtown.
More recently, the green glass and terra cotta facade on the future home of Disney's headquarters is nearly complete. When it is, it will house new studios for The View and Live with Kelly and Mark (though not Good Morning America, which has reportedly extended its lease to stay in Times Square so as to better compete with the Today show) as well as ground-floor retail space and production offices. Disney sold its longtime Lincoln Center complex to Silverstein Properties for $1.155 billion in March 2020, but is currently renting it back ahead of the move downtown.
2 Hudson Square
Developed by Taconic Investment Partners and Nuveen | Design by SHoP Architects
26 stories | 450,380 square feet
Completion TBD
Rendering of 2 Hudson Square (SHoP Architects)
In October 2019, Taconic Investment Partners and Nuveen signed a 99-year ground lease on 2 Hudson Square, a development site in the southeast section of Hudson Square. At the beginning of 2021, the first official renderings were revealed for the 26-story, 465-foot-tall building to rise on the site. Renderings by SHoP Architects show a textured steel facade, floor-to-ceiling glass, glazed terra cotta mullions, and setbacks that allow for landscaped terraces. The new building will house a new, 444-seat public school for grades K-5 on the first five floors with an outdoor playground on the fifth floor.
The rest of the building will have office space with high ceilings, incredible views, and private terrace on select floors. The project is targeting LEED Platinum certification on the core and shell of the building, as well as WELL Platinum certification for the office space. Construction was delayed in the wake of the pandemic, but a recent visit saw that pile driving has begun to prepare the building's foundations.
The rest of the building will have office space with high ceilings, incredible views, and private terrace on select floors. The project is targeting LEED Platinum certification on the core and shell of the building, as well as WELL Platinum certification for the office space. Construction was delayed in the wake of the pandemic, but a recent visit saw that pile driving has begun to prepare the building's foundations.
2 Hudson Square, February 2024 (CityRealty
388 Hudson Street
Developer and designer TBD
355 feet high at most | 100+ units
Completion TBD
In December 2021, as part of the Soho/Noho rezoning, then-City Councilmember Margaret Chin negotiated a deal to put affordable housing on the vacant, city-owned parcel at 388 Hudson Street. Owing to a water tunnel beneath, only half the site can be safely developed. As such, a tower with at least 100 affordable housing units would be tall and thin by default.
Locals and Village Preservation have said that they appreciate the need for affordable housing, but call the proposed tower out of proportion for the neighborhood. They are also worried about it casting shadows on the nearby James J. Walker Park as well as the Greenwich Village Historic District. They will not have to worry about it for quite some time, though -- the project is still in very early stage's of the city's land use process.
Locals and Village Preservation have said that they appreciate the need for affordable housing, but call the proposed tower out of proportion for the neighborhood. They are also worried about it casting shadows on the nearby James J. Walker Park as well as the Greenwich Village Historic District. They will not have to worry about it for quite some time, though -- the project is still in very early stage's of the city's land use process.
Potential rendering of new building for 388 Hudson Street (NYC Office of Neighborhood Strategies)
Google Streetview of 388 Hudson Street
Recently Completed/Now Selling
Google headquarters
550 Washington Street
Developed by Google | Design by COOKFOX
22 stories | 1,300,000 square feet
Completed in 2024
New Google headquarters at St. John's Terminal (Google)
While Google still allows a hybrid work schedule, employees may not mind coming to the office at the new Hudson Square headquarters. The striking building comprises nine glassy floors over three prewar stories. Instead of sitting according to department, it offers a “neighborhood seating” model that groups people based on projects. A ground-floor coffee bar, a central staircase, and an acre and a half of private gardens serve as natural meeting spaces. The whole thing is underpinned by state-of-the-art technology and an eco-friendly infrastructure that includes solar panels, rainwater retention system, and a 500-space bike parking area.
Rendering of Google's plans for the St. John's Terminal building in Hudson Square.
555 Greenwich Street
Developed by Hudson Square Properties | Design by COOKFOX Architects
19 stories | 199,353 square feet
Completed in 2023
Rendering of 561 Greenwich Street via Cookfox
Just around the corner from 375 Hudson Street, where Publicis Groupe recently unveiled a new flagship office, a full-block office building opened on the former site of a parking garage in fall 2023. The design was informed by Art Deco architecture influences, but is underpinned by state-of-the-art sustainable technology like geothermal and radiant heating and cooling, a dedicated outdoor air system for improved ventilation, and a fully electrical infrastructure. There are terraces on the sixth, tenth, twelfth, and sixteenth floors, and workers also benefit from an address only two blocks from the Houston Street 1 train stop.
60 Charlton Street
Developed by APF Properties and Drake Street Partners | Design by HOK Group
12 stories | 98,000 square feet
Completed in 2023
60 Charlton Street (JLL)
Old met new as a classic six-story building at 60 Charlton Street was expanded into a 12-story boutique office: The ground-level retail space is still surrounded with a quaint brick facade, but a glass box floats on top and the interiors have undergone a full gut renovation. Workers enjoy ceilings up to 17 feet high, an inviting lobby with fireplace and lounge seating, a bike room with shower area, a penthouse-level suite with exclusive outdoor space, and a roof deck open to the entire building. Public relations agency 360PR+ signed a lease for 6,078 square feet in December 2023, joining the likes of music publisher Arcade Songs, tech investment firm Picus Capital, and Bubble Skincare.
110 Charlton Street
Developed by Strategic Capital, Cape Advisors, and Forum Absolute Capital Partners | Design by Loci Anima and Adamson Associates
30 stories | 170 units
9 availabilities from $1.803M
Greenwich West circa October 2019
As one of the tallest buildings to rise in Hudson Square, residents of Greenwich West naturally enjoys panoramic views of the Hudson River, New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty, and the New York skyline. The design by Francoise Reynaud features a handmade brick facade and industrial-style casement windows as nods to the neighborhood's heritage, while features like marble kitchen islands, integrated Miele appliances, and marble baths are designed to satisfy modern buyers. The building is crowned with a rooftop terrace, and amenities and staff include a 24-hour attended lobby, skylit fitness center, and on-site residents manager.
Greenwich West, #19D (Corcoran Group)
Developed by Toll Brothers City Living | Design by S9 Architecture
15 stories | 161 units
1 availability for $3.9M
77 Charlton Street
On the cusp of Soho, Tribeca, and Greenwich Village, two 15-story towers are connected by a private courtyard at 77 Charlton Street. All studio through three-bedroom residences feature soaring ceilings, luxe natural materials, oak flooring, modern kitchens with top-of-the-line appliances, and stunning primary baths. Select units have private outdoor space, and all residents have access to amenities like an indoor pool and spa, sauna and steam rooms, fitness center, children's playroom, pet spa, screening room, and 14th floor Sky Lounge and terrace.
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77 Charlton Street, #S13C (Compass)
565 Broome Street
Developed by Bizzi & Partners Development, Aronov Development, Halpern Real Estate Ventures, Cindat Capital Management, and Michael Shvo | Design by Renzo Piano Workshop
30 stories | 115 units
8 availabilities from $5.6M
Pritzker Prize laureate Renzo Piano's first New York City residential building is a stunning addition to the downtown skyline that offers cinematic skyline views and incredible natural light. Apartments boast open living space, modern kitchens, spa-like baths, and generous closet space. Amenities include a private covered port cochere with automated parking, fitness center with yoga studio, lap pool with spa and steam room, and landscaped lounge with green wall and library. Tech workers will feel welcome here - Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick bought a penthouse with a private pool in November 2018.
565 Broome SoHo, #S16A (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
Developed by Agime Group | Design by Tahir Demircioglu of builtd
16 stories | 54 units
2 availabilities from $1.55M
With a design by Tahir Demircioglu and interiors by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, 570 Broome Street boasts impeccable credentials and an eye-catching building that lives up to them. The design was inspired by the local architecture, but the facade treatment works as a self-cleaning structure while purifying the surrounding air - probably a key factor in the building getting an A under the new building grade system. All apartments feature floor-to-ceiling windows, soaring ceilings, oak floors, custom kitchens with high-end appliances, and ultra-private bedrooms. Amenities within include two landscaped gardens, fitness center with Peloton bikes and yoga studio, and lounge with game room and landscaped outdoor terrace.
570 Broome Street, #12C (Stephen P Wald Real Estate Associates Inc)
Developed by Ian Schrager, the Vector Group, and the Witkoff Group | Design by Herzog & de Meuron
12 stories | 35 units
2 availabilities from $6.3M
Amidst the historic architecture of West Village and Soho, 160 Leroy Street shines as a beacon of modern design with an impeccable pedigree. All apartments enjoy spectacular views through floor-to-ceiling windows, not to mention soaring ceilings, abundant wall space for an art collection, pre-wiring for audiovisual systems, eat-in kitchens with high-end finishes and appliances, and gracious master suites with spa-like baths.
160 Leroy Street, #14AS (Compass)
Developed by Brack Capital | Design by Gottesman Architecture
12 stories | 35 units
2 availabilities from $7.35M
90 Morton Street
The Hudson Square area is rich with transformations, and this printing house turned luxury condominium is a prime example of that. The original facade has been carefully preserved, but the top four floors were redone to allow for private outdoor space. On all levels, apartments feature airy layouts, 12' beamed ceilings, characterful columns, and multi-pane windows that fill the homes with light. Building amenities include a private car drop-off, fitness center, indoor pool, and landscaped roof terrace with outdoor kitchen, gas fireplace, and incredible skyline and Hudson River views. Ever since sales launched in spring 2018, listings in this building have regularly ranked among Manhattan's top sales and top contracts.
90 Morton Street, #4D
$7,350,000 (-5.2%)
West Village | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 2,244 ft2
90 Morton Street, #4D (Compass)
Developed by Think Greene LLC | Design by COOKFOX
24 stories | 62 units
1 availability for $44M
As Hudson Square becomes more residential, this does not have to come at the expense of the area's historic architecture. 100 Vandam Street is proof of that: The six-story former commercial building was restored to its former glory, while a contemporary tower with floor-to-ceiling windows makes a dramatic change to the structure. Recesses in the design allow for landscaped loggias and terraces for many of the new apartments, and the edges act as solar shades.
All interiors feature expansive layouts, wide-plank oak flooring, Poliform kitchens, and custom millwork. Amenities include an attended double-height lobby, a fitness center with high-end equipment, a children's playroom, a game lounge with candy canteen, and a theater-quality screening room.
All interiors feature expansive layouts, wide-plank oak flooring, Poliform kitchens, and custom millwork. Amenities include an attended double-height lobby, a fitness center with high-end equipment, a children's playroom, a game lounge with candy canteen, and a theater-quality screening room.
100 Vandam Street, #20A (Nest Seekers LLC)
219 Hudson Street
Developed by Joel Braver | Design by Rawlings Architects
10 stories | 14 units
5 availabilities from $2.395M
Everly (Serhant LLC)
Plans for 219 Hudson Street date back to 2013, when four European footballers purchased the site for $2.5 million with plans to build a 56-key hotel. Two short years later, Joel Braver of Express Builders bought the site for a whopping $13.2 million and immediately made plans for a condo. Today, residents of Everly enjoy a central address near Soho shopping, a multitude of dining options, and the 1 and A/C/E trains. Only two units per floor allow for excellent space and privacy, and over half of the 14 units have private balconies. Amenities include virtual doorman service, a package room, a fitness center, and private storage space.
Everly, #3B (Serhant LLC)
Developed by Property Markets Group | Design by Workshop/APD
10 stories | 14 units
No current availabilities
111 Leroy Street (Workshop/APD)
Located where the West Village meets Soho, 111 Leroy Street comprises a narrow 10-story condominium and five adjoining townhouses. The brick buildings are a nod to the neighborhood's history, but the fenestration patterns add a contemporary touch. A model unit by Nicole Fuller Interiors uses curated pieces and commissioned artwork to create a sophisticated atmosphere, but customized Italian plaster wall finishes and bespoke furnishings convey warmth and comfort. Like all units, it boasts open layout, smart home features, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking gorgeous sunset and Hudson River views, chef's kitchens with high-end appliances, and luxurious primary suites with abundant closet space and spa-like marble baths.
Developed by Shibumi Development | Design by BKSK Architects
9 stories | 8 units
No current availabilities
601 Washington Street circa October 2019
What this boutique building just north of Hudson Square lacks in height, it more than makes up for in space and privacy: A cellar triplex extends up to the second floor, a quadruplex penthouse tops the building, and there are only two units per floor in between. All residences are filled with incredible light from oversized, deep-set windows. An open courtyard runs through the center of the building, and indoor amenities include a cellar-level lounge and parking for 12 vehicles.
Developed by Extended | Design by S9 Architecture
30 stories | 100 units
No current availabilities
In a condo-rich area, residents welcome the rental apartments 111 Varick Street brings to Hudson Square. The design by S9 Architecture makes it a street-level standout, and the apartments inside enjoy condo-caliber finishes and spectacular skyline views, but none of the noise of the nearby Holland Tunnel thanks to oversized sound-attenuated windows. The building is LEED Silver certified, and amenities include an automated parking garage, fitness center, meditation room, co-working space, lounge, speakeasy-inspired billiards room, and roof terrace with two grills, dining and lounging areas, and a screening area.
111 Varick Street facade detail (S9 Architecture)
Developed by Lalezarian Properties | Design by Ismael Leyva
22 stories | 67 units
2 availabilities from $4,900/month
102 Charlton Street
While a 230-foot-high building might not raise eyebrows in some parts of New York, the rental at 102 Charlton Street is one of the tallest buildings on its block. The glassy tower cantilevers over the tenement next door and glistens in stark contrast to its brick and stone surroundings. Residents enjoy incredible light through floor-to-ceiling windows, not to mention interiors with hardwood floors, custom Italian cabinetry and stainless steel appliances in the kitchens, and in-unit laundry. Residential amenities include a bike room, lounge, and furnished roof deck with Hudson River views.
Private client | Design by Arqui-Tectonics
7 stories | 3,024 square feet
Renovation completed in 2018
Image via Arqui-Tectonics
New York's historic downtown neighborhoods have seen an influx of modernist single-family townhouses in recent years, and 512 Greenwich Street can now be added to the list. The four-story loft building spent three years being transformed into a seven-story, single-family townhouse wrapped in a porous trellis system to allow for privacy and light. An entity known as Familia Holdings LLC purchased the property for $3.7 million in June 2015, and public records indicate that it sold for $8.7 million in June 2021.
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