FALL 2021 ARCHITECTURE WALKING TOUR: FLATIRON
Welcome to Flatiron!
You can probably guess what this neighborhood is famous for, but I’ll bet you don’t know the full history of the neighborhood. The Flatiron District is full of charm and has quickly become a favorite of New Yorkers and tourists alike.
The first auction house in the United States was located right here in the Flatiron District. Although the area might not have as many galleries anymore, it has been filling up with showrooms! Furniture showrooms have been a staple in the area for the past few years thanks to the large commercial-style buildings. From ABC Home to Rejuvenation to Homenature, these are favorites for New Yorkers, whether you are redecorating or just window shopping.
From the culture to the history, there is something for everyone to enjoy and something new to explore. We hope on this tour you learn something new about this wonderful area!
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1. Stop at Foreigner Coffee on your way up!
64 W 21st Street
Between 5th Ave and 6th Ave
They’re offering a 30% discount with a giveback to the NYJL from 9 am – 11 am.
2. Madison Square Park
11 Madison Avenue
Between Madison Ave and 5th Ave
A seven-acre green space with a rich history.
3. New York Life Insurance Building
51 Madison Avenue
Between 26th St & 27th St
The pyramidal golden roof really makes this building stand out along the skyline.
4. Champagne Stop at Jung Lee NY
25 W 29th Street
Between 5th Ave & Broadway
They’re offering a 10% discount with a giveback to the NYJL from 10 am – 5 pm.
5. Appellate Division Courthouse
35 E 25th Street
On the corner of Madison Ave & E 25th St
The building was constructed from white marble and features classical Greek and Roman decorative elements such as fluted Corinthian columns and a low balustrade on the roof.
6. 11 Madison Avenue
On the corner of Madison Ave & E 24th St
The Metropolitan Life North Building, now known as Eleven Madison, is a 30-story art deco skyscraper.
7. Champagne Stop at Showplace
40 W 25th Street
Between Broadway & 6th Ave
They’re offering a 10% discount with a giveback to the NYJL from 11 am – 3 pm.
8. Flatiron Building
175 5th Avenue
On 23rd St, between Broadway & 5th Ave
It was designated as a New York City landmark in 1966 and a National Historic Landmark in 1989. It has attracted the attention of numerous artists and photographers.
9. Met Life Tower (the Edition Hotel)
5 Madison Avenue
On the corner of Madison Ave & E 24th St
The MetLife Tower took its inspiration from Campanile di San Marco in Venice and this 700-foot, 50 story tower was built in 1909.
10. Champagne Stop at ITALKRAFT
15 W 20th Street
Between 5th Ave and 6th Ave
Support the NYJL with any design arrangements made that afternoon! A percentage of the proceeds go towards our charitable mission.
11. One Madison
23 E 22nd Street
Between Broadway and Park Ave S
One of the most distinctive features of the building is its dramatic proportions ratio of 12:1 – meaning it is 12 times as high (621 feet) as it is wide (50 x 53 feet).
12. Fotografiska
281 Park Avenue South
Between E 22nd St & E 21st St
This historical landmark building is now home to Fotografiska, a Stockholm-based photography museum. Before it became the immersive art museum that it is today, it was the Church Mission House, one of the key buildings of “Charity Row”.
13. The National Arts Club
15 Gramercy Park South
On 20th St, between Park Ave S & Irving Pl
The National Arts Club is a private, nonprofit, and members club featuring original Gothic style, including decorative patterns, finials, lancet windows, and hood moulds.
14. Champagne Stop at Tonal
108 5th Avenue (Inside the Bandier store)
On the corner of 16th St & 5th Ave
Enjoy a free coffee with any purchase from 11 am – 4 pm!
15. Lunch (or Dinner!) at Bareburger
184 8th Avenue
Between W 20th St & W 19th St
Enjoy a specially priced, and designed, meal only available at this location for tour goers from 12 pm – 10 pm!
Thank you to our generous sponsors and partners!
