Flatiron Building
Flatiron Building
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This Daniel Burnham design got its moniker because, as you might guess, it resembles an iron.
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Neighborhood: Flatiron District
Offering many of the city’s best restaurants and shops set amid classic New York architecture, the Flatiron District is no longer under the tourist radar. At 23rd Street is the famous triangular Flatiron Building, which makes a good picture no matter what angle you photograph it from. Be sure to look up at the elegant architecture as you stroll the streets - much of this neighborhood is part of a historic district that was home to many of the city’s most famous department stores at the turn of the century. At the northern end of the neighborhood, Madison Square Park is best known for being home to a famous burger shack, but it can also be a quiet refuge to spend an afternoon, and it frequently hosts interesting public art exhibits. In the lower part of the Flatiron District you'll find Union Square, a bustling crossroads at all times of day and night.
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- 23rd St • 1 min walk
- 23rd St • 5 min walk
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- Régis1972Lancy, Switzerland20,144 contributionsThe Flatiron Building is a building that opened in 1902 as the Fuller Building in the heart of Manhattan, New York. At 87 meters high, this office building immediately made news. Its triangular shape, with a very fine tip, gives it a very fragile appearance. A shape that quickly earned him the nickname “flat iron”, the iron. currently under construction, it is unfortunately almost invisible because hidden under a tarpaulin and the scaffolding... Fortunately, I could see it already several times without this packaging...Visited June 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten September 17, 2024
- DAROHATHCairns, Australia1,305 contributionsIt’s an iconic building and one that I wanted to see in the city. It’s still worth it, just be aware it’s currently covered in scaffold. The small park at the narrow end has a nice aspect and is a great spot for people watching. Dog watching too, as it has a couple of fenced off leash dog areas.Visited March 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 8, 2024
- soinic3,072 contributionsThe whole building is hidden behind a scaffolding!! And also very severe road construction work is going on! You couldn't visit the Flatiron anyway, but now (May 2024) you can't even take a decent picture! Don't go out of your way to visit this landmark ... it will hopefully be nice (again) to look at after renovation?!Visited May 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten May 4, 2024
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soinic
Lux.3,072 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
The whole building is hidden behind a scaffolding!! And also very severe road construction work is going on!
You couldn't visit the Flatiron anyway, but now (May 2024) you can't even take a decent picture!
Don't go out of your way to visit this landmark ... it will hopefully be nice (again) to look at after renovation?!
You couldn't visit the Flatiron anyway, but now (May 2024) you can't even take a decent picture!
Don't go out of your way to visit this landmark ... it will hopefully be nice (again) to look at after renovation?!
Written May 4, 2024
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Steve M
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Nov 2022
I had an outstanding food and history tour with Justin at 10:30 am on November 6th. Justin did a great job of explaining the history. The food was also exceptional.
Justin did an outstanding job and I highly recommend him for this tour or any of the other food and history tours he does of New York City.
Justin did an outstanding job and I highly recommend him for this tour or any of the other food and history tours he does of New York City.
Written November 7, 2022
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PRAIRA
Ankara, Türkiye719 contributions
Jul 2023
One of the city's landmarks located in Manhattan, NY. This building, which was completed in 1902, resembles an iron and was one of the tallest buildings of its time. It has an interesting architecture, the last few floors are decorated with columns. It has a very interesting, impressive and striking appearance. 5th Ave. It is located across from Madison Square Park. Sit in the park, relax and watch, you will like it. During our visit, maintenance work was being done on the exterior.
Written August 8, 2023
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therichastill
Stevenage, UK3,681 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
I was visiting New York City in October 2023 and the Flat Iron Building was one of the places I wanted to check out whilst I was in the area.
Sadly when I got there I discovered that it is under renovation and it was completely covered in scaffolding. I could still make out parts of the building and its striking shape but I could not get any good pictures which I was a little disappointed about.
It is in a nice area with a park nearby with plenty of places to sit and admire the passing activity and the architecture.
Hopefully soon it will be back to its former glory.
Sadly when I got there I discovered that it is under renovation and it was completely covered in scaffolding. I could still make out parts of the building and its striking shape but I could not get any good pictures which I was a little disappointed about.
It is in a nice area with a park nearby with plenty of places to sit and admire the passing activity and the architecture.
Hopefully soon it will be back to its former glory.
Written December 9, 2023
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natters14
Portsmouth, UK3,302 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
This was my 8th visit to New York City - my last was 19 years ago - and the Flatiron has always been a favourite of mine so I was so excited to see it again.
During the evening, I actually walked past it as it’s shrouded in scaffolding so was almost unrecognisable! During the day - and on a beautifully sunny, crisp wintry day, I sat on a park bench and admired it (obviously still sadly under scaffolding!)
Well worth a visit to admire the iconic structure and as it’s in a great and convenient location.
During the evening, I actually walked past it as it’s shrouded in scaffolding so was almost unrecognisable! During the day - and on a beautifully sunny, crisp wintry day, I sat on a park bench and admired it (obviously still sadly under scaffolding!)
Well worth a visit to admire the iconic structure and as it’s in a great and convenient location.
Written April 10, 2023
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Lorenzo P68
Venegono Superiore, Italy2,948 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
It is undoubtedly one of the symbols of NY, original and elegant in its iconic and unmistakable iron shape. Perpetually under restoration, we hope to be able to see it again soon in its original guise without scaffolding. It's heartening to think that when it was built it was among the tallest in the city.
Written October 20, 2023
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𝐴𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑙𝑜 𝐷'𝐴𝑔𝑜𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑜 🇮🇹
Avezzano, Italy18,686 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
The building, currently under renovation, was one of the first to be built in New York. Its iconic shape, reminiscent of a tire iron, occupies the sharp corner at the intersection of Broadway and Fifth Avenue. Considered a bold architectural work, it is worth a visit.
Written September 14, 2023
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TheCityBreakers
Lancashire196 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
A very special and iconic building in Manhattan, which never fails to impressed. We stayed nearby on this visit and it was a joy to see the warm stone of this beautiful building everyday. Actually looks better at night at the moment as there is some netting and scaffolding which is less visible at night.
Written September 17, 2023
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The Trusty Trip Gal!
England, UK270 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
This was one of New York’s landmarks I was quite excited about seeing in real life.
I was walking down the street and was actually looking around for it until I double checked my maps and I looked up and half of it was covered in scaffolding and netting! I know it can’t be helped but I was very disappointed.
I actually didn’t think it looked as bold and impressive as it does in the movies or on photographs. It seemed more dull in real life.
Would love to see it without scaffolding on.
I was walking down the street and was actually looking around for it until I double checked my maps and I looked up and half of it was covered in scaffolding and netting! I know it can’t be helped but I was very disappointed.
I actually didn’t think it looked as bold and impressive as it does in the movies or on photographs. It seemed more dull in real life.
Would love to see it without scaffolding on.
Written October 17, 2023
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Ray
Staines, UK798 contributions
Jul 2020
The flat-iron building was born long before Empire State and all other famous buildings even existed. In a city known for skyscrapers, its quite a unique design. What it lacks in height, it makes up big times in other areas. All tall buildings in NY are very easy to overlook even you're standing right in front of them but this one you can't miss because of its folded iron board shape. It has also proven to be very stable and aerodynamic despite its thin folded sandwich shape.
Written January 18, 2021
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bonjour est ce qu'il a encore un échaffaudage
Written February 24, 2020
Hola no sabría decirte en agosto del 2019 si , saludos !!!
Written February 28, 2020
Ciao,quando ci siamo andati non ho visto lavori di ristrutturazione,però noi abbiamo visto solo l'esterno.
Saluti
Written December 22, 2019
From Jefferson st, I need to get into L train till 14 St union square, get down, take N train and get down at 23rd St to reach Flatiron right???
Written April 1, 2019
The building comprises of shops - lower floor and office upper floors so unless you ar going on business or find a friendly business owner highly unlikely - but still the best views are on the outside.
Written November 29, 2016
Too many to count unless you are a window cleaner
But if you have the time to count them let me know
Written April 6, 2016
Was not around long enough to count them all...:)
Written April 7, 2016
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