Union Square


1465 C Street, 1400 Broadway, & 1480 Broadway

Union Square is a mid-rise condo building located in the East Village (College District) neighborhood of downtown San Diego (92101).  Union Square condos are a good option if you are looking for value in downtown San Diego.  The building includes rare 3-bedroom floor plans at a reasonable price compared to those located elsewhere in 92101.  As of 2016, some of the 2-bedroom units at Union Square are priced like 1-bedroom condos in other downtown San Diego neighborhoods.


  • Year Built: 2004 (Phase I 2003; Phase II 2004)
  • Addresses: 1400/1480 Broadway (2 buildings)  & 1465 C Street (1 building)
  • Developer: Western Pacific Housing/D.R. Horton
  • Architect: Togawa & Smith
  • Stories: 7
  • Units: 262
  • Amenities @ Union Square: Fitness center (with separate changing rooms, sauna, showers), indoor spa, club room with kitchen and lounge area
  • Of note: Across from San Diego City College
  • My favorite things about Union Square:The courtyard fountains; close to trolley; 6th floor units with spiral staircases, loft areas, and private rooftop patios; affordable 3-bedroom units; proximity to Lola 55
  • Pet policy at Union Square: An aggregate of 2 pets, dogs or cats, some breed restrictions
  • What is the BBQ policy at Union Square? Only electric grills permitted.
  • Union Square Condos Website:Under construction
  • Is there litigation at Union Square?No. Settled as of late 2016 including windows.
  • Of note at Union Square: Union Square does not allow open houses; no hard surface flooring permitted in bedrooms
  • Is Union Square FHA loan approved?No. Expired. (ID# S003296 001)
  • Is Union Square VA loan approved?Yes. (ID# 008244)
  • What is the owner-occupancy percentage at Union Square? 56% as of July 2020. Rental cap = 45% of total units.
  • Union Square HOA property management company: FirstService Residential – Ted Phillips, On-Site Administrator (888) 525-0050 Ted.Phillips (at) fsresidential (dot) com