Welcome to Flatiron
Flatiron is a lively, fast-paced Manhattan district named for the iconic Flatiron Building at its center. Along with this landmark skyscraper, Flatiron is home to trendy bars and dining spots, Fifth Avenue food trucks, and was the original site of the world’s most famous arena at Madison Square Garden.
Real estate within this upscale and glamorous district include some of NYC’s most spectacular high-rise apartment and condominium buildings. Completed in 2013, One Madison is a dazzling 621-foot masterpiece that compliments nearby historic iconic high-rises: the Flatiron Building and Metropolitan Life Tower. Flatiron’s striking properties include other residential skyscrapers such as Madison Square Park Tower and luxurious converted industrial units. Located within the heart of Manhattan, these soaring developments provide incredible, close-up views of some of the city’s most recognizable landmarks.
What to Love
- Stunning high-rise apartments
- Upscale dining
- Flatiron Building
- Madison Square Park
People & Lifestyle
Flatiron is a hub of publishing houses, advertising firms, and hi-tech start-ups forming NYC’s “Multimedia Gulch” and “Silicon Valley.” It is also home to some of the city’s most powerful individuals, with News Corp Chairman Rupert Murdoch residing in Madison One’s lavish triplex penthouse suite.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
Flatiron is home to
Eataly, a bustling marketing featuring authentic Italian cafes, counters, and restaurants. Some of NYC’s most exquisite fine dining establishments are located in Flatiron, including James Beard Award-winning chef Daniel Humm’s Michelin three-star
Eleven Madison Park and British haute cuisine from Michelin-starred chef John Atherton at
The Clocktower. Celebrity chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s first vegan restaurant, ABCV, is another standout. Flatiron is also home to the very first Shake Shack, located at Madison Square Park.
Things to Do
The Flatiron District’s namesake Flatiron Building is named for its triangular shape, said to resemble a clothes iron. Since its construction in 1902, the Flatiron Building has been one of NYC’s most recognizable structures.
Madison Square Park is located beside the Flatiron Building. This leafy, seven-acre urban green space features lawns and public art works. It’s the perfect place to escape the bustle of one of the city’s most vibrant districts.