Flatiron

A bustling neighborhood in the heart of Manhattan with great restaurants and fabulous shopping. A wonderful place to call home. 

Welcome to Flatiron

 
Flatiron is a wonderful residential and commercial area in the heart of Manhattan with beautiful high-rise condominiums and office buildings for residents to enjoy. Named after the iconic Flatiron Building, this bustling neighborhood attracts locals and tourists to it year after year. From the incredible shopping along Fifth Avenue to the fantastic restaurants and eateries, Flatiron is one of the busiest and most desirable neighborhoods to live in New York City. 
 
Flatiron has an array of restaurants, shopping centers, lounges, and parks, making it a neighborhood with something to offer everyone. Residents have everything they need within the area, but if they would like to venture outside of it, their location couldn’t be better. Flatiron lies right in the heart of Manhattan, making it a breeze to get to all other parts of the city. With Union Square Station in the neighborhood, residents have access to major train lines to get anywhere they need to go fast. The central location of Flatiron and a never-ending list of fun activities to partake in with family and friends make it a wonderful place to call home. 
 

What to Love

 
  • Delicious restaurants and markets
  • A selection of parks and outdoor spaces
  • Fabulous shopping and entertainment 
  • A central location in the heart of Manhattan

Local Lifestyle

 
The local lifestyle for residents of Flatiron is full of convenience, fun days out, and high quality of life. Residents have everything they need within the neighborhood without ever having to go too far from home. Flatiron is an area that attracts professionals, typical days are spent in high-rise office buildings or beautiful home offices, with time spent afterward unwinding in one of the outdoor park spaces or having a meal in one of the local restaurants and lounges. 
 

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

 
Flatiron always has somewhere for residents to attend. The restaurant scene is great, with a wide array of cuisines to choose from and every style of eatery, from mom-and-pop restaurants to the infamous. Upland is a fantastic brasserie with California and Italian-inspired dishes. For those seeking fine dining in Flatiron, look no further than Eleven Madison Park. Serving dishes by world-renowned Chef Daniel Humm, this gorgeous art-deco restaurant attracts visitors from around the globe. Another favorite in Flatiron is Cosme, which serves up contemporary cuisine rooted in Mexican flavors. It is a hotspot among locals. Then, of course, there’s Eataly, and an incredible marketplace for shopping in Flatiron. 
 
The shopping along Fifth Avenue is amazing, drawing people from all over the world to stroll the streets for high-quality goods. It has everything from clothing to technology to art and so much more in enormous, well-maintained shopping spaces. For home decor, ABC Carpet has an incredible selection of pieces spread across its enormous four-floor center. 
 

Things to Do

 
There’s always an attraction to see or a destination to explore with family and friends in Flatiron. The Flatiron Building, perhaps one of the most famous buildings in the city, lies in the heart of this lovely area, with its incredible triangular architecture. 
 
In addition to its many restaurants and shops, Flatiron also comes with an array of outdoor spaces to enjoy. The infamous Union Square lies in the heart of this neighborhood. As a popular city-wide meeting ground for many community events, it’s a fantastic place to spend a day people-watching. Madison Square Park is here as well and makes for a perfect destination to have a picnic or layout in the grass under the sun. 
 
 

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