Union Square South doesn't have the instant name recognition of such Manhattan mega-addresses as Broadway or Fifth Avenue, but it's a quintessentially New York address just steps from the best of downtown Manhattan living. With the energy of Greenwich Village to the south, the gracious quiet of Gramercy and Flatiron to the north, and Union Square Park right across the street, 1 Union Square South offers a commanding view of the park and as central a Greenwich Village location as can be imagined. In short, 1 Union Square South is one of the finest rental listings in Greenwich Village even before the building's luxurious apartments for rent and plentiful amenities enter the equation.

While 1 Union Square South offers all the amenities NYC dwellers look for in a luxury rental listing, from modern elevators to a 24-hour full-service concierge to a well-appointed fitness center, it is also something of a world unto itself. This is thanks to a unique residents-only rooftop that includes a private barbecue terrace, sun deck and, most impressively, a green quarter-acre "great lawn" with striking city views. The view is no less striking from street level, as 1 Union Square South's north facade is home to "Metronome," an instantly recognizable public artwork by Kristin Jones and Andrew Ginzel.

The apartments for rent at 1 Union Square South offer varied floor plans and views, but a uniformly high list top-of-the-line finishes and fixtures. Luminous parquet floors are in every apartment for rent, with oversized windows bathing each residence in natural light; 1 Union Square South's gourmet kitchens come complete with granite counters, modern fixtures and European-style cabinetry; the spacious bathrooms feature stone tile and white pedestal sinks. Larger residences have their own washer and dryer and many of the apartments for rent at 1 Union Square South have private terraces; every flat for rent offers unheard-of closet space for a downtown luxury rental. The term "full service luxury apartment building" has never seemed quite so apt.

If 1 Union Square South's rental apartments offer everything discerning NYC dwellers could hope to find in a Manhattan rental, what lies just outside the door is equally impressive: a dazzling array of off-broadway theater, galleries, shopping, restaurants, bars and nightclubs are all within walking distance. The Union Square Greenmarket across the street offers the freshest and best produce in the city four days a week, while the nearby Whole Foods and Trader Joe's offer the same gourmet options daily. And 1 Union Square South's location near the subway -- the Union Square subway hub is across the street, offering access to the 4, 5, 6, L, M, N, R, Q, and W trains -- puts the entirety of New York City within reach. 1 Union Square South offers everything NYC dwellers seek in a downtown luxury rental apartment, and its central location enables it to offer one special feature that tops them all -- downtown Manhattan itself.