Flatiron/NoMad

Considered the very heart of Manhattan, the Flatiron is named after one of the most famous and iconic buildings in the entire city, a wedge-shaped triangular building--perfect background for an “I heart NY” postcard snap. Right next to it, Madison Square Park and its outdoor lunch spots, colorful iron tables and chairs attract thousands of tourists every day, that especially in the warm season, mix with local residents and workers nearby come to take breaks

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Where Is

The Locals

Home to big law firms, advertising agencies, tech schools and some big chain stores, local working crowds race with waves of tourists for the perfect lunch spot under the sun. Its 24/7 schedule attracts a younger crowd with relatively high income.

What's to Love

Located directly in the center of Manhattan, Flatiron is conveniently near to just about everything--a few minutes walk from both Union Square and Midtown, and with easy access to transportation options uptown, downtown and into Brooklyn. It’s also an architecturally beautiful part of the city and one that residents love coming home to.

What's Not to Expect

The neighborhood bustles all week long, so don’t expect empty streets during the daytime; conversely, though there are a smattering of clubs within, nightlife isn’t the neighborhood’s focus and so the streets get relatively calm during latenights. As a desirable part of central Manhattan, it’s also quite pricey and with generally low real estate inventory to high demand.

Flatiron/NoMad Look & Feel

Towers and luxury condos with all amenities hotels can offer in the southern part and smaller buildings in the northern part.

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Great Eats Cool Drinks & Nights Out & Entertainment

The Farmer’s Market held in Union Square and the 4-story all-Italian delicatessen and restaurant Eataly, are always packed and for. The rest of the neighborhood is studded with small bars, speakeasies and rooftop bars. And hi, Shake Shack in park!

Top picks:

Gramercy Tavern: classic, classy American farm-to-table
Birreria: Eataly’s rooftop restaurant, a must-visit in the neighborhood
Hill Country BBQ: a low-key Texas-style NYC BBQ staple
ABC Kitchen: top-notch American
Ilili: upscale Lebanese/Mediterranean food

Parks & Rec

Madison Square Park and Union Square Park

Guest Lodging

As with most of Manhattan, far more lodging options can be found in nearby Midtown. However, Flatiron does offer a few, the best of which are the following:

The New York Edition
The NoMad Hotel
Gansevoort Park Hotel

Public Transportation

An incredibly easy commute to virtually any part of town the Flatiron is super well connected through buses going East West and 8 train lines connecting several boroughs..

Transportation options: 4 5 6 N R Q F L

Car Travel

With no daytime street parking available anywhere, owning a car is difficult without paying for an expensive garages spot.

Distance from main airports by car:
LaGuardia: 20 minutes by cab with no traffic
JFK: 30 minutes by cab with no traffic
Newark: 40 minutes by cab with no traffic