Classic NYC architecture situated on a skinny piece of concrete. My absolute favorite building in the city.

If you're visiting NYC I would definitely recommend checking out the Flatiron building. It's pretty impressive to see, even if it just brings back memories of the long-forgotten Kirsty Alley sit-com from the 90s, Veronica's Closet. It's in a gorgeous and quaint area of the city, which can be the launch pad for the rest of your day. Just make sure when you emerge from the subway stairs you actually walk around to the front of the building to see the iconic triangle shape - i was looking at the flat side of the building for a few minutes not realising that was it! read more

I was looking forward to seeing this building, but was befuddled why it is remarkable based on appearance alone. There are plenty of more visually interesting buildings in NY. The shape might be atypical, but don't most cities have a building shaped like this? Francis Ford Coppola's Zoetrope building in San Francisco first comes to mind. I guess these other pie-wedged flatiron buildings are not as tall and not as old making New York's Flatiron historically significant because it was first. The building is not open to the public, but it would seem there would not be much to see inside. I suppose the narrowness means plenty of rooms with windows - if one could see around the wall-banger air conditioning units grossly stuck in the window frame. Is this an iconic building or a tenement? read more

This was a cool find when walking around new york. Its apparently historic and i know i have seen it in films. Cool architecture. read more

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this building makes me think HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER!! nyc landmark read more

If you have never seen this historical landmark building you need to check it out. Such great design and architecture. Plan an afternoon and eat at one of the many great places to eat lunch around here. Madison square park is right across the street also. Take a stroll through the park and take in the views if this unique antique sky scraper. read more

One of my favorite buildings that truly exemplifies art deco from the early 1900s. Flatiron District would not be complete without this building. The area is also great for people watching, meeting up with friends, and of course shopping. Spend your chilly autumn day or muggy hot summer day here. read more

Iconic New York imagery. Somehow this great building at the intersection of Fifth and Broadway has not been reviewed. I love great architecture. New York has tons of it. The style of the Chicaco School is ornate and beautiful. I wish modern architecture had this much personality. Part of Jimbo's Bike Tour. See: http://www.yelp.com/list_details?list_id=8ztPQSMUG64Tvg0uxwa7vg read more

Beautiful architectural gem in New York! Located near Madison Square Park, across the street from a Lego Store, the Flatiron Building was one of the highlights of my trip. There isn't much to say about it, there are some shops at the bottom of the building. It's definitely something interesting to look at. I walked to this area from Murray Hill area and it was a great walk. It's definitely something that gravitates the eye :) I feel that you can't REALLY get a good picture of this building, but still gorgeous. read more

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Definitely amongst my favourite buildings in Manhattan, the Flatiron is well worth a look for the brain-tickling perspective experience alone. read more

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Good stuff, quite striking even though I pass it all the time; a beacon in the area, often buttressed by some surrounding changing advertising (not a good thing but a reality) and art exhibits. I've never been inside but I think that'd take away some of the allure of just admiring it from outside. http://www.thirteen.org/programs/treasures-of-new-york/treasures-of-new-york-the-flatiron-building/ read more

Iconic building and a truly beautiful part of the city. Surrounded by great restaurants and shopping. Can't be missed! read more

Flatiron Building - Stunning in photo and in person! - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - New York, New York

First time I saw it was a surprise. We were doing our urban hiking, as new arrivals to NYC, and when I looked up I just knew I can recognize this building. I mean, who wouldn't, beside the fact that it is an historical building, it appears in so many movies and phots of NYC that you just feel like you saw it before. I wouldn't come from far just to see it, but it worth a stop on a day of visiting NYC, it is one of the collest buildings. read more

If I were to fall in love with a building, which would obviously be a fairly limited kind of relationship over the long term, the Flatiron would be the object of my affection. Oh all right then, I am in love with the Flatiron. It speaks, breathes and shines the light of New York into my heart every time I think of it... Go visit, imagine another age, enjoy the one you're in. read more

It was an ok stop. There are a lot of people trying to peddle their goods in this area, so beware.

This building is the colossus of the gilded New York that used to be. When passing by in the twilight, the air suddenly takes on an air of romance. At its narrowest it almost begs to be hugged as if you could New York, this building, which in my view is more emblematic of the City than the Statue of Liberty. On wintry days it takes on another character, that of which the entire city becomes. The bleak, grey Gotham that loyal New Yorkers know and love so well. The quintessential New York city classic landmark. A must see for visitors and a must oft-visited spot for city dwellers. read more

This is almost an optical illusion, and is a stunning piece of architecture. I had the pleasure of visiting a client in the building a few years ago, and it was like going back in time. There is no wrong view, day or night. read more

23 Skidoo! I absolutely love The Flatiron building, the entire area and its rich history. I even love it more so that not only is this considered the world's first "skyscraper" but also the building where I landed my first job right out of college at book publisher St. Martin's Press. Coincidence? I think not! So, I feel I can give much more insight into this building than most of the other reviewers here who have very eloquently commented on the outside architecture and rich history. I can tell you what its like on the inside - and from several years of experience. So, for all the beauty and majesty of the outside, prepare to be underwhelmed as you actually take a trip into the interior. For decades, book publisher St. Martin's Press has been the largest tenant of this most famous of buildings occupying 17 of its 22 floors. And it looks like you would mostly expect a business to look like, well a business, but with thousands of books lying around ripe for the taking. I couldn't believe my good fortune that I landed my first job out of college as a publicist at one of the top book publishers in the country, in the world's first skyscraper no less largely based in part on a review I wrote in the Oklahoma Daily (The student newspaper of The University Of Oklahoma) on the opening of a Hooter's restaurant! True story! Prophetic perhaps because of my new found love of writing reviews on Yelp! Who knows, in any event I was elated! The walk to work for me was amazing, I lived on the Upper West Side and took the short train ride (1/9) downtown to the 23rd Street Station, emerging right near the Chelsea Hotel to make my two avenue trek to Broadway and 23rd. Then at the Flatiron building its through the revolving doors you go, provided you have a pass. Because it is a private building and so many tourists are always snapping pictures and wanting to come inside - and the sheer numbers of celebrities and authors coming and going - security can be tight. Believe you me, all of this got old very quickly... as old and outdated as the elevators! The bottom interior of The Flatiron building is smallish and in the same narrow footprint as the exterior with lines to the scant 5 or 6 elevators working at any given time - and the one service elevator. The service elevator is one of the original elevators that is still used and has the old lever and cage doors that have to be manually opened and closed. Legend has it that Carey Grant used to work as an elevator operator in The Flatiron and during my tenure there I heard both that it was true and not true so who knows, in any event the service elevators are rarely used except to go to and from the mail room. The other elevators are dated and look like their last update was in the mid to late 60s - and they are dreadfully slow! And we are talking about only a 22 story building, but boy are they slow! I've been stuck on those godawful elevators many times. I worked on the 15th floor and made the trek on foot many times, mainly down, but up as well. This is where the mystique ends of the great Flatiron architecture. The inside is surprisingly pedestrian and spartan save for the old staircases. By virtue of the building being so small every floor is its own department. The 21st was relegated for the publishers and the other vice presidents of St. Martin's Press. This is where the really nice offices are located and look more like what you'd expect something to look like in the Flatiron building. The large rounded windows you see facing northward are mega offices - with stellar views of Madison Square Park and the Empire State Building. These offices are for the heads of every department and are awe inspiring - intended that way to help attract top authors and make the celebs trying to sell books feel special. Several offices on each floor are decked out very nicely with views either of Broadway or Fifth Avenue depending on what side of the street you are on. As a publicist in what's known as adult trade I spent the majority of my time on the 15th floor, the 14th floor is for mass market paperbacks and several imprints, the 13th is the art department, the 16th floor is for subsidiary rights and marketing, the 17th houses most of the editors...you get the idea. Since this is such a narrow building, most, if not all employees, have their own office and I sure did - facing straight out onto Fifth Avenue. The rest of the employees without an office are unfortunately cubicle dwelling slab rats. So, for all the admirers of its outside, the inside is a fully functional business and one often forgets that you are working in such a beautiful landmark. Unfortunately, St. Martin's Press is losing its lease on the Flatiron in the next several years and will have to find new digs. Then, it is to undergo extensive renovations and reopen as luxury apartments for the ultra wealthy. Booo! A unique experience to have worked there and I'm glad to have had it. read more

While not on our original agenda for touring NYC we happened to be walking in the area and glad we took the time to look at the history of the building. The architecture is stunning for the time period the building was constructed. You see the building in so many movies and shows it was nice to see it on person. read more

From my 26th floor apartment, I can see the top of the Flatiron Building, the details and it is breathtaking! The building is adorned with beautiful decoration from top to bottom. Across from Madison Square Park and centrally located in the heart of Manhattan, it is a not to miss visit. There are walking tours of the flatiron district, free every Sunday, that includes the history of the Flatiron Building for those interested in history. Check it out at: http://flatironbid.org/ read more

The building is pretty, the neighborhood has Sushirrito, the Lego store, Highline Park, and of course NoMad park. Downside is it's almost never not crowded as all heck. read more

This building is an architectural wonder. A building made to fit the awkward intersection of 5th ave and broadway. A triangular prism, if you will. Beautiful and memorable. read more

Absolutely gorgeous views through all 360°. And the Madison Park is absolutely gorgeous too. After visiting NYC, the Flatiron Building and the Rockefeller Center were my favorite places. read more

Architecturally interesting and worth visiting if you ever come to NY.

i love this building its soo unique and theres a shopping district thats a plus :) must see when u r in NY and then go to Shake Shack for lunch! read more

Absolutely beautiful and unique. It tugs at my heart each time I pass by. This spot was my go-to-unwind spot every weekend for 5 years. I lived on 24th and loved the ShakeShack on top of that! Even now, when I see it, I know I've come home. read more

Great photo ops of a very interesting shaped building! Really cool architecture and even if you are not into that sort of thing, you will appreciate this NYC landmark. read more

Flatiron you take me back to my architecture survey. now if the owner of the fluorescent lights in one of the upper floors would remove the purple lights, you will be back to your old grandeur. read more

The Flatiron Building is one of New York's most iconic buildings. Located in Midtown Manhattan, it sits on a triangular island formed by Fifth Avenue, Broadway and East 22nd Street and 23rd Street. So how did it become known as the Flatiron you ask? Back in 1857, Amos Eno the owner of the land put a canvas screen on the wall, and projected images onto it from a lantern on top of one of his smaller buildings and showed advertisements and pictures. The Times and the New York Tribune soon got in on the action and began using the screen for news bulletins as people would gather in Madison Square to watch. Forty years later, the Fuller Company bought and built the current building and tried to call it the 'Fuller Building', but the name never quite caught on. Today it's one of the most famous buildings in New York. Come sit in the square, eat at burger at the Shake Shack and just stare as it really is quite impressive. What will be more impressive is if the current plans to turn it into a luxury hotel actually comes true. read more

It was this October, I took a sandwich and milkshake from the nearby Terri. Sat in the sun and had lunch in front of the building. What an amazing day. read more

My favorite building in New York. Underrated and under-visited by tourists compared to the Empire State Building, etc, but I'm not complaining! Great view, great neighborhood, and great proximity to THE SHAKE SHACK. read more

In a city filled with amazing architecture the Flatiron building manages to stand out. Over 100 years old this grand old lady of Manhattan skyscrapers is now dwarfed by many, but for character there are few that can compare. read more

One of the best buildings in NYC. This will make you stop, take a picture and look at the design.... It will make you wish that you had an apartment there... I know I do, everytime I walk by that building. read more

The Flatiron is my favorite building in New York City, the architecture is amazing and I always get the coolest pictures from it! At one time was the tallest building in the city. How can you not love it? It is worth visiting if you ever come to NY. I've always admired this building since I first came to the States! Don't forget to bring your camera and make some memories with it! read more

true pride of downtown manhattan. whenever i see it, i take a deep breath to drink in all of its beauty. read more

Hands down my favorite building in NYC. With all the classic charm of old school NY the Flatiron embodies all that is great about this city

Celebrating 110 years of beauty! The Flatiron Building! Such a beautiful, unique, classic building. This Baux Arts masterpiece is definantly one of the top 5 buildings in the sexy city of New York!! Build in 1902 the flatiron Building is a sign of NY's global position and an engeneering marvel. The building show Americas strength. For such a marvel this building is very uncelebrated and unknown. I wish more people would appriciate the flatty. For ex. I was so disgused the other day, a man I know had the aeropostale shirt with the flatiron building on it. I said "I really like your shirt, The flatiron building is sure beautiful". I was mad when I heard his responce "Oh. I hate this shirt so much. I was forced to wear it. I would never wear this shirt, like what the hell is this ugly piece of shit on it? Some sort of like bridge or somthing? It's embarassing and god like what ever it is on the shirt looks like a (male organ)!" So anyway I wish more people would love this landmark. This is such a nice building to photograph and such an insparation to aritecture buffs! Nothing compares to the old world beauty and the Flatiron building is a great example along with the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings. read more

Visited here as one of our choices for touristy venues. Got a few good photos of it and had a lovely walk to get here. We didn't actually go inside, it was more for the view etc, but was a nice area and something we thought we should experience. read more

My family and I went over to the flatiron for out first stop in our day. We got there to see the iconic structure. We stood in awe. To be honest, we stood in awe for a short two minutes. We tried to find something to do there besides take pictures and people watch. As we looked around we saw, what seemed to be a college student, reporting on a segment we could not here. So, in conclusion, the flatiron building is cool but you only need to spend a short amount of time looking at it. It also depends who is around you. Is there someone funny, interesting, or reporting? In my opinion, it's not worth it to see the flatiron up close. Just go to the 86th floor (main deck) of the Empire State Building. Good luck to the propel that go up close to the building ! read more

A little bit of history right in the middle of everything. Beautiful building, always some kinda shooting going on in front of the building.