jetty987

I lived on Union Square West for a year and greatly enjoyed the accessibility to public transportation, my workplace, shopping, and the variety of restaurants in the area. In Union Square, virtually every subway you could need is located and buses also run frequently through the area. Grocery shopping is extremely easy with a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Food Emporium, and several other chain stores within a few blocks. Many places around here are open 24 hours for lots of convenience and the Union Square farmer's market is frequently taking place so you can get fresh produce and other local products easily. The trade-off of all of these conveniences is the fact that this area is incredibly busy and can be very loud at times. I frequently fell asleep to the sound of drunken fights, musicians, and cars honking at all hours of the night. Union Square itself used to have a decent playground and some green area to hang out in, but due to recent construction it is not as pleasant or child-friendly as it used to be. Overall, if you don't mind the crowds, noise, and the fact that it is relatively expensive, the convenience and trendiness of Union Square is unbeatable.