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The Flatiron Building
Category: Public Services & Government Landmarks & Historical Buildings Landmarks & Historical Buildings [Edit]
175 5th Ave & BroadwayNew York, NY 10010
Neighborhood: Flatiron
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23 St (N, R)
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23 St (4, 6, 6X)
47 reviews for The Flatiron Building
Review Highlights
"...definitely head down to Madison Square Park so that you can..."
(in 7 reviews)
"...great neighborhood, and great proximity to THE SHAKE SHACK."
(in 6 reviews)
"Hands down my favorite building in NYC."
(in 11 reviews)
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47 reviews in English
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Review from Bill S.
12/25/2011 26 Check-ins Here
This building personifies NYC. Its one of the best NYC landmark and I'm proud to have it in my city.
The Sprint store on the first floor kinda ruins it for me but its still something that when I see it from a distance, I'm always in awe.Listed in: NYC 5 stars
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Review from Phil H.
This building is just an historically epic structure. The type of building with style and class that today's modernized counterparts just can't compare. I walked by it the other day and just had to marvel at how huge it really is. From its abstract dimensions that resemble a triangle, its thousands of intricate brick placements, and it's location in the area it is just an engineering marvel. It almost demands that you take pictures of it.
The building itself kinds of anchors the area between Madison Square Park, Fifth Ave, and Broadway. Lots of shopping and spots to eat all around it. It's impossible to ignore, and hard to miss!
Totally unique - they don't make them like this anymore. Just a beautiful piece of architecture.Listed in: Places that I love, Old New York in a modern world
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Review from M P.
Brooklyn, NY
9/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
The flatiron building is definitely an unusual sight to see in NYC. Makes me want cheese.
This area has been classed up in the last couple years. I love standing in the alcove between the flatiron and the clock tower and citygazing or going to the original Shake Shack nearby in Madison Square Park. -
Review from Paige M.
8/1/2011 1 Check-in Here
The Flatiron District is home to New York City's oldest skyscrapers. In comparison to today, these buildings are miniscule. It's amazing to see how the style and size of architecture has advanced over centuries. The Flatiron Building is the signature structure in the area: a narrow, "flat" tower that tapers into the intersection of 5th Avenue and Broadway.
Flatiron Building is definitely worth visiting on your trip to NYC!
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Review from Jim P.
Everyone knows (or should know) the simple history of this building.
It's basically credited with being the first American "skyscraper".
Owing its height to its interior steel skeleton structure, coupled with the invention of the elevator, both which allowed them to build higher, and would become the "standard" for going even higher.
It has a visual effect similar to things only created in the digital realm today. (i.e. the tri-pod monsters of War of the Worlds, or the Dinosaurs in Jurassic Park) I get the same tingly feeling EVERY SINGLE TIME I LOOK AT THIS BUILDING.
The true beauty of the building is obviously its unique shape, which allows you to imagine not only a "flat iron" (which most people probably can't truly place, because even modern electric irons don't quite look like this) but maybe a giant slice of birthday cake, or a knife carving Broadway and Fifth Avenue in half.
Other little known facts include the birth of a saying, based on how the wind would whip around this narrow point of 23rd Street, and women of the day, did not want their skirts blown up to expose their ankles. Their scurrying was dubbed the "23 skidoo"
Also the home of several movie sites, like the modern version of Godzilla, and the building is portrayed as Spider man's newspaper home base, the Daily Bugle in the first Spider Man movie.
To sum up....
When you see it, you'll know you're seeing something unique, and most likely, you'll retain that feeling each time you see it afterward. How many landmarks can you say that about? -
Review from Hooria T.
6/6/2011
This iconic 5th and Broadway structure is magnificent in person. When we were walking by there was a couple getting wedding photos done in front of it. It's an amazing structure and a wonderful photo-op!
I'd recommend grabbing some gelato from Eatly and parking yourself on one of the benches in Madison Square Park and admiring it! -
Review from Sean S.
7/25/2011
Flatiron building
You've always impressed me
In movies, photos & backdrops
You loom enigmatically
I'm at 900 reviews
So I had to make it special
I chose a couple lines of rhyme
To corronate and heckle
Next step as you will see
I'll move on to my next hundred
and then unfortunately
Leaving someone very flustered -
Review from Karin G.
1/26/2011
The most huggable building in Manhattan.
Really, you can just walk up and give her a great big hug!
She's just friendly, inviting and warm.
"Come over here and give me a hug" she seems to say. (Im pretty sure its a girl building)
I've lived pretty close to the Flatiron for nearly 16 years and I just love the Flatiron building. Classically beautiful, a bit apart from her neighbors so she can show off a bit.
I love her. -
Review from Al K.
New York, NY
11/16/2010
Hard to add anything to all the reviews so I'll leave you with this. When the building was built it created a draft and men would hang around to see women's skirts blow up to reveal a bit of ankle (pretty provocative in 1902). The term "23 Skidoo" was coined by the police officers on the beat meaning move along or beat it.
Just saying.... -
Review from Rachel S.
7/7/2011 1 Check-in Here
I just love the architecture of the building and the whole area surrounding it. Great energy! Lots of shopping, a small park, and subways all around.
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Review from Tina C.
12/26/2010
A New York icon!
The Flatiron Building is a classic structure to withstand time through the years. As I walk the triangular base of the street, it is adorned with either side of Fifth Avenue and Broadway making it unique like no other.
"I'm in a New York state of mind..." -
Review from Erica L.
8/2/2010
I'm not even remotely qualified to review the Flatiron, but I will anyway! Hey, all in Yelp spirit.
I love this building so much I will go several blocks out of my way just to walk past it. It just kind of makes you giddy and have one of those THIS IS NEW YORK moments. You know? You know. I know you know.
Event Horizon is a great addition to the Madison Square Park area as well - check it out if you have a chance! It's an Antony Gormley public art installation on view until August 15. -
Review from DIANE S.
8/15/2011
this building makes me think HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER!!
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Review from Jamel O.
12/30/2008
The Flat Iron building got a big ole butt!
Say what?
As a homeless child living in midtown, the first time I encountered this building I walked around its triangular base 10 or twenty times. Located across the street from Madison Park and the Toy center, the buildings surroundings have undergone an extreme makeover. Benches and newly paved streets for the public to assemble at have recently transformed this otherwise just plainly unique building into a community space of sorts. Warm weather and sun bring Sunshine and life to an otherwise odd intersection thanks to these new urban projects. With its close proximity to some decent sight seeing, the flat iron building sits at the crossroads between the top of the Union Square area, Chelsea and the Madison Square Park, midtown area which leads to the Empire State Building, 34 Street and the Wholesale district.
You may have tall buildings. You may have wide buildings. Your buildings may even lean. But I assure you, you aint got no building with a big ole butt where you live! If your an art history or architecture student that likes butts, or just a tourist, this is a good place to find what you are looking for. -
Review from Matt E.
1/28/2010 1 photo
Here's the facts:
Address: 175 5th Ave (by Madison Sq Park)
Built in 1902
22 Floors (285 feet)
U.S. National Landmark
The Angle of the building is an acute 25 degrees
Originally called the Fuller Building, it was one of the first "skyscrapers" ever built and when completed was the tallest building in NYC.
It's not a building that you would go inside for a tour or anything of that nature, it's just a beautiful historic building that everyone should go by and admire at some point. Your trip to the Flatiron building wouldn't be complete unless you relaxed a bit at Madison Sq Park and grabbed some food at the Shake Shack (located in the park) but be warned, the lines during good weather average about an hour or so long.Listed in: Historic NYC
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Review from Jim W.
8/19/2008
One of the first Skyscrapers in NYC and influential in modern skyscraper design, anchor of the Flatiron District. Sounds better than the structure's original name, the Fuller Building. The Fuller District just doesn't have the same ring.
I love this iconic monument of a building. It's high on my list to get more pictures my next trip to NYC. I would like to do a series around sunrise and sunset.Listed in: Some of my favorite NYC spots
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Review from Olivia M.
Elmhurst, NY
12/18/2009
Originally called the Fuller Building after George Fuller...the founder of the company that financed its construction...It was completed in 1902...The Flairon Building sits on a triangle island block at the corner of 23rd Street , 5th Ave and Broadway. One of the most eyecatching skyscrapers in New York City. It is shaped like the clothing Iron hence the name...Flatiron..now the neighborhood is also called the Flatiron district.
I use to pass this building everyday for years on my way to work. The architectural design is so intricate and beautiful. During lunchbreak, I would have my sandwich at the park facing the buiding ...it was just an amazing site. .and I consider myself lucky to be right there ..next to a historic monument.
Happen to pass by the other day. for some last minute Christmas shopping ..near the Flatiron building ....nostalgia fills the air....just the sight of the building brings back a lot of memories....good ones....Listed in: New York's Pride.........
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Review from Liz F.
Hackensack, NJ
2/8/2009
"23 SKIDOO!"
The Flatiron is by far the greatest building in NYC. Actually let's change that to the world. I love this building so much I did my art history term paper on it. At one time it was the tallest building in NYC. You a certain sense of history when you're standing on 5th Ave & Broadway and you look at this perfectly shaped building.
During the 1920's, men would watch as woman's skirts blew up do to the wind caused by the design of the building. That's where "23 Skidoo" came from. -
Review from Nathan P.
7/20/2010 1 Check-in Here
An icon of New York City. It's crazy shape makes this building stand out, from the ground and looking down from the Empire State Building. The Flatiron building is an isosceles triangle, which makes it historic in the city of New York. Because it stands out so much you have to come and have a glance at it.
The building is next to the Shake Shack, which is another plus. It's just a great building to admire if you're sight seeing New York -
Review from Emily R.
Rockville, MD
1/1/2009
One of my favorite buildings in the city. How can you not love it?! The 2-dimensional illusion combined with the curved edges of the building = pure awesomeness.
Also glorious when viewed from the top of the Empire State Building to get the whole triangular prism effect.Listed in: Live From New York...
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Review from Brion R.
1/5/2010
Yes, this is one of those quintessential landmark buildings in New York that you must see.
Unless you have problems with isosceles triangles -
Review from Kayti S.
New York, NY
11/15/2008 1 Check-in Here
Blah blah blah, architecture, history, blah blah (this coming from a serious student of Art History)
This building is just fucking cool looking OK? Stop reading this review and go see it already.
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Review from Lauren L.
Manhattan, NY
10/17/2009
This is probably my favorite building (from the outside) in all of New York City. I always saw pics of it but didn't know where it was. Then I walked down 5th ave from 36th St. to 12th St. cause I didn't want to get on the train. And I saw it in person. And I was beside myself. I pointed and squealed to my friend who was in town visiting from St. Louis "There it is!! It's the weird triangle building!" Didn't know what it was called.
I want to live there. Bad. -
Review from Keejoo L.
4/17/2009
I live on 23rd, so of coarse I see this building all the time. When I first came here I found it fascinating, now its just there.
I like seeing all the people sit in the tables and chairs when the weather is nice out ~
If visiting the city I think its worth the time to stop by and look at. -
Review from Amanda M.
Washington, DC
5/4/2008
Quintessential New York. Such a unique building. For those who are not familiar with the building, its called the flatiron because its shaped like a flat iron (doh!). Its an isosceles triangle with two very long sides and a shorter third side.
Have never been inside but have always wondered what the rooms must look like at the tip. Unlike Misti, I have never taken a cool shot of this building despite my efforts but that is probably due to my photography skills or my camera & no fault to the building itself. If you're in NY for vacation, you should definitely head down to Madison Square Park so that you can check out the Flatiron. And while you're there, stop by the Shake Shack.Listed in: New York Culture Vultures
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Review from Jenn T.
San Francisco, CA
11/6/2008 1 photo
Frank Loyd Wright would be proud...at least for architectural exploration. The Flatiron Building was originally called the Fuller Building and was one of the tallest buildings in NYC in 1902 when it was built. Wikipedia says it was one of the first skyscrapers of this grand city....but the 3rd in the world to have actually been built in the flatiron shape.
Long story short: This building looks effing radical and the point office views in the building offer a fantastic view of the Empire State Building. I can't even imagine how expensive that real estate is.Listed in: Landmark Land
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Review from ally w.
11/2/2010
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/
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Review from Jeffrey K.
Rockville Centre, NY
1/5/2009
I have admired this building since I was a little kid. My dad used to work a few block from there and we would drive past it all the time when I went into work with him. I remember wondering how the building went from "so thin" in the front to "so wide" in the back.
Up until recently, I was working close by this building (originally known as the Fuller Building by the way), and got to meander through the lobby of the Flatiron numerous times. They have a great collection of photographs in their lobby which chronicles the building of the Flatiron Building and several artistic photos which show how the building fits into the architectural landscape of New York.
Oh, and the building is even nicer now that they took down the scaffolding and the building got a nice clean facade.
And besides, if the Flatiron was not here at this location, what would all the tourists photograph in that neighborhood? -
Review from Lorrie M.
Anchorage, AK
12/17/2010
Stunning on the outside... crap on the inside. But I love, love, love it!
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Review from Tom M.
New York, NY
10/18/2009
I am lucky enough to work in this area and walk by the Flatiron building everyday. One of my favorite things is at night to walk by the Flatiron building and look up at the Empire State Building and see the colors and flashbulbs of tourists. An amazing building all visiting or living in NYC should see.
Attention TOURISTS: This is a great place to shop, eat and take photos! Sure I would rather walk the sidewalks without tourists looking up and pointing but DEFINITELY stop by here and spend more time here than 34th street or 42nd street. The more south you go the better! -
Review from James G.
Foster City, CA
12/8/2007
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/li... -
Review from Rob R.
Tacoma, WA
1/2/2011 2 Check-ins Here
It was an ok stop. There are a lot of people trying to peddle their goods in this area, so beware.
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Review from Ron C.
8/6/2010
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.
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Review from Alex D.
8/9/2010
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.
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Review from Dan B.
8/8/2008
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.
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Review from Mollie D.
New York, NY
5/30/2010
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.
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Review from Jason P.
El Segundo, CA
8/14/2010
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
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Review from Daniel K.
Brooklyn, NY
9/25/2008
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.
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Review from Heather S.
Atlanta, GA
12/30/2008
Cool building in a great area of the city.
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Review from Karen F.
3/30/2009
Architecturally interesting and worth visiting if you ever come to NY.
