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A historic church that has resided in Manhattan for more than 175 years is set to be demolished, as first reported by Crain's New York. Located at 154 Lexington Avenue in Nomad, the First Moravian Church served as an important meeting space for patriotic societies and women's groups and played a critical role in welcoming Armenian immigrants to New York City. An application was filed this month for an 11-story mixed-use building at the site, according to city records.
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José Andrés opens romantic rooftop bar at the Ritz-Carlton in Nomad

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September 23, 2022

José Andrés opens romantic rooftop bar at the Ritz-Carlton in Nomad

José Andrés opened a new cocktail bar on the rooftop of The Ritz-Carlton New York, Nomad last week. Described as a "glittering jewel box," Nubeluz, (the name is a mash-up of the Spanish words "nube" for cloud and "luz" for light), sits 500 feet above Nomad, becoming a part of the skyline while also boasting 270-degree views of it.
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Designer loft in Nomad once owned by famous Met Opera singer asks $3.4M

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September 13, 2022

Designer loft in Nomad once owned by famous Met Opera singer asks $3.4M

The full-floor Nomad home that once belonged to famed operatic soprano Hildegard Behrens hit the market this week. Taking up the entire 13th floor of 11 West 30th Street, the classic Manhattan loft boasts 11-foot ceilings, an open layout, and industrial charm. Behrens, who was a star Wagner singer at the Metropolitan Opera in the 1980s and 90s, bought the apartment in 1987 and lived there until 1999. It's now available for $3,350,000.
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For $7.2M, an exclusive penthouse at the Ritz-Carlton Nomad

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August 24, 2022

For $7.2M, an exclusive penthouse at the Ritz-Carlton Nomad

A penthouse suite at one of the world's most iconic hotels has hit the market for $7,200,000. Located at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, New York, Nomad, this two-bedroom corner penthouse is one of 16 residences available for purchase at the building. Situated above the hotel floors, the one- and two-bedroom homes have access to the five-star services and amenities for which the Ritz-Carlton is known. Owners and their families and guests can stay up to 120 nights per year and have their homes managed by The Ritz-Carlton when away, providing the perfect pied-a-terre opportunity.
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Photo credit: Jason Varney

July 26, 2022

See inside José Andrés’ Mediterranean restaurant Zaytinya, now open at NYC’s new Ritz-Carlton hotel

By Michelle Cohen

José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup on Tuesday opened Zaytinya, a new restaurant and hotel in-room dining option at The Ritz-Carlton New York, Nomad. The restaurant features a mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisines in a 140-seat street-level restaurant with a mod-meets Mediterranean interior design courtesy of David Rockwell's Rockwell Group. The Nomad location will be the second for Zaytinya, which first opened in 2002 in Washington, DC.
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Chinatown speakeasy Apotheke opens new Nomad location with rooftop terrace

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July 15, 2022

Chinatown speakeasy Apotheke opens new Nomad location with rooftop terrace

Fourteen years after making its Chinatown debut, popular speakeasy-style cocktail bar Apotheke has opened a second New York City location. Located on West 26th Street in Nomad, the bar will serve its signature medicinal-themed beverages alongside its first-ever food menu, made up of small and shareable plates. Apotheke Nomad offers two separate spaces, a dimly-lit basement speakeasy and a rooftop terrace that will open later this summer.
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$12M Flatiron penthouse has two levels of outstanding year-round outdoor space

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May 5, 2022

$12M Flatiron penthouse has two levels of outstanding year-round outdoor space

This luxury penthouse in the Flatiron District takes urban outdoor living to new heights. The three-bedroom duplex at 21 West 20th Street boasts nearly 1,000 square feet of private outdoor space that stretches across two levels and includes a six-person hot tub, built-in kitchen, outdoor shower, and unobstructed city views. Thanks to heated floors, heat lamps, and a gas fireplace, the space can be enjoyed year-round. The penthouse is now asking $11,995,000.
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See inside the swanky 37th-floor amenity space at Nomad’s Rose Hill tower

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February 17, 2022

See inside the swanky 37th-floor amenity space at Nomad’s Rose Hill tower

A brand new amenity space offering residents breathtaking views of New York City and a host of luxurious conveniences has been unveiled at the Rockefeller Group's first-ever residential tower. "Top of the Hill" is on the 37th floor of Rose Hill, a new 45-story Art Deco-style tower in Nomad. Boasting 360-degree city views, the high-floor amenity space also includes a library curated by The Strand, a private dining room, and two covered outdoor lounges.
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Free walking tour of the Flatiron District explores the neighborhood’s presidential history

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February 16, 2022

Free walking tour of the Flatiron District explores the neighborhood’s presidential history

To celebrate Presidents Day weekend, the Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership is hosting a free special walking tour that explores the connection between U.S. presidents and the rich history of the Flatiron District. On February 20 at 11 a.m., tour guide Mike Kaback will embark on a 90-minute tour with guests, pointing out landmarks and providing context on how former presidents like Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant are tied to the historic area.
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See inside NYC’s new luxury condo Flatiron House, where gardens bloom into apartments

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January 25, 2022

See inside NYC’s new luxury condo Flatiron House, where gardens bloom into apartments

Sales launched this week at a new luxury condo building in the Flatiron District that utilizes biophilic design principles. Designed by COOKFOX Architects, Flatiron House, located at 39 West 23rd Street, incorporates nature into its appearance, including planted and irrigated Juliet balconies and a lush central garden. Developed by Anbau Development, Flatiron House contains 44 total residences, priced between $1.98 million and $13 million.
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Behind a double-height glass wall this $5M Flatiron co-op has architectural flair and a private terrace

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December 9, 2021

Behind a double-height glass wall this $5M Flatiron co-op has architectural flair and a private terrace

By Michelle Cohen

This impressive Flatiron penthouse at 30 East 21st Street gets instant attention for the sloping double-height wall of framed glass that opens the home up to the city skyline–and the sky. But the $4,995,000 co-op has more enviable attributes: Off the living room is an equally sizable private piazza. In addition, two bedrooms and two baths, endless closet space, and a laundry room are just a few more of the luxuries found in this modern aerie, which was featured in Architectural Digest.
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New interactive installation in Flatiron asks New Yorkers to dream together

Photos by Martin Seck for the Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership

November 30, 2021

New interactive installation in Flatiron asks New Yorkers to dream together

A new public art installation opened in the Flatiron Public Plaza as part of the neighborhood's yearly "23 Days of Flatiron Cheer" event. This year's artwork, called Interwoven, comes from design firm Atelier Cho Thompson and features colorful interactive archways. When two or more people pass through sensors of the same color, corresponding lights and musical compositions by local artists are activated. Interwoven, selected by the Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership and Van Alen Institute as the winner of the eighth annual Flatiron Public Plaza Holiday Design Competition, also has a story wall that invites New Yorkers to share responses to the prompt: "I dream of a world where together we can…"
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New members-only bar in Flatiron is located inside a 19th-century church

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September 22, 2021

New members-only bar in Flatiron is located inside a 19th-century church

New York City's latest hot spot is in a church. Opening this week, Chapel Bar is a members-only bar located inside a stunning 19th-century chapel in the Flatiron District that has been transformed into a dreamy cocktail spot, decked out with jewel tones and velvet. Tucked away inside the lobby of the Swedish photography museum Fotografiska, the watering hole is only open to members of the museum or NeueHouse, a company that provides workspaces for creatives.
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There’s a freestanding bed and hidden closets at this $1.5M Flatiron loft

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September 3, 2021

There’s a freestanding bed and hidden closets at this $1.5M Flatiron loft

Designed by noted Tucson, Arizona-based architect Rick Joy, this Flatiron loft is "truly one of a kind," as the listing states. Located at 60 West 20th Street, the 982-square-foot condo is one open space, with separate areas for living, dining, sleeping, and working. A freestanding bed surrounded by curtains, two full walls of hidden storage, and a sleek, minimalist aesthetic all help make the configuration work. The apartment is for sale asking $1,500,000, and it's available furnished.
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Jeff Bezos buys fifth apartment at Flatiron building for $23M

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August 18, 2021

Jeff Bezos buys fifth apartment at Flatiron building for $23M

Shortly after returning to Earth following a quick journey into space last month, billionaire Jeff Bezos bought another apartment at a Flatiron building for an otherworldly $23 million. As first reported by the New York Post, Bezos has picked up a four-bedroom unit at 212 Fifth Avenue, where he already owns a three-story penthouse and three residences below it. With this latest addition to his real estate portfolio, the Amazon founder now owns $119 million worth of apartments in this condo building.
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For $7.5M, a quirky Flatiron loft with an outside deck and two floors of solariums

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July 27, 2021

For $7.5M, a quirky Flatiron loft with an outside deck and two floors of solariums

This Flatiron duplex at 10 East 22nd Street checks all the loft boxes--exposed brick walls, beamed ceilings, cast-iron columns, oversized windows. But it also has some truly unique bonus features, including two solariums overlooking the street, an outside deck, and a floating iron and wood staircase. The three-bedroom, 4,500-square-foot home is on the market for $7,500,000.
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Eataly’s rooftop restaurant is now a blooming greenhouse

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April 16, 2021

Eataly’s rooftop restaurant is now a blooming greenhouse

SERRA by Birreria, the popular Italian restaurant on the 14th-floor rooftop of Eataly, has transformed itself for the spring. "Serra will instantly transport guests to the Italian countryside," the restaurant tells us, as it will become a beautiful, blooming greenhouse featuring seasonal dishes with ingredients sourced from the local Union Square Greenmarket. A portion of the proceeds during this time will be donated to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Children’s Garden, where children 2 to 17 years old have the chance to plant and harvest their own crops and flowers.
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This $2.8M Flatiron loft has an original column signed by Kurt Cobain, Kiss, Led Zeppelin, and more

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April 13, 2021

This $2.8M Flatiron loft has an original column signed by Kurt Cobain, Kiss, Led Zeppelin, and more

Take a look at the cast-iron column in this Flatiron loft. It's been signed by Kiss, Nirvana's Kurt Cobain, Sarah McLachlan, Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant, Joan Jett, The Wailers, Phoebe Snow, Slayer, and more iconic musicians. The two-bedroom co-op at 14 West 17th Street was originally owned by Yoko and David Tan, a journalist and photographer, respectively. Throughout the 70s, 80s and 90s, David staged many of his photos of rock royalty right in the home. It's now come back on the market for $2,800,000.
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Huge Flatiron loft that was once home to artist Julian Schnabel asks $10M

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March 25, 2021

Huge Flatiron loft that was once home to artist Julian Schnabel asks $10M

Sure, this three-bedroom Flatiron co-op checks all the boxes of a downtown loft--sprawling footprint (7,100 square feet to be exact), high ceilings, 32 oversized windows, a cool mezzanine setup--but its artistic pedigree is what's really unique. Located at 20 East 20th Street, the home was converted in 1977 by influential artists Gordon Matta-Clark and Les Levine, and it was at one time home to both Anselm Keifer and Julian Schnabel, the latter of whom also used the space as his studio. It's now on the market for $9,995,000.
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Tom Brady’s former Flatiron condo is back on the market for $13.7M

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February 9, 2021

Tom Brady’s former Flatiron condo is back on the market for $13.7M

As much as he racks up Super Bowl appearances, Tom Brady seems to buy and sell real estate. And one of his former NYC homes has just returned to the market, asking $13,700,000. The apartment is located at the glassy One Madison condo, located on the south side of Madison Square Park in Flatiron. The Buccaneers quarterback and his wife, supermodel Gisele Bündchen, bought the 48th-floor unit for $11.7 million in 2014. But after putting it on the market for $17.25 million in 2016, they were forced to drop the price for it to finally sell in 2018 for just about $13.9 million.
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Nomad’s glassy Virgin Hotel will have a rooftop pool and bar

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February 4, 2021

Nomad’s glassy Virgin Hotel will have a rooftop pool and bar

As the New York City hospitality industry continues to reel from the effects the coronavirus pandemic has had on tourism and business travel, plans are moving forward for a massive new hotel in Nomad. Fresh renderings of the 510-foot Virgin Hotel at 1225 Broadway, the first in the city, were recently released, showing off the hotel's resort-like rooftop pool and bar.
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$3,650/month one-bedroom has a balcony overlooking the Flatiron Building

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January 11, 2021

$3,650/month one-bedroom has a balcony overlooking the Flatiron Building

The Madison Green condominium at 5 East 22nd Street is in a great location, just a block south of Madison Square Park and right in the heart of the booming Flatiron neighborhood. Some of its units, like this one, also enjoy incredible views of the iconic Flatiron Building. Renting for $3,650/month, the one-bedroom apartment has a lovely balcony and a spacious renovated interior.
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Flatiron’s new holiday art installation connects New Yorkers from a distance

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November 24, 2020

Flatiron’s new holiday art installation connects New Yorkers from a distance

A new public art installation opened on Monday in the Flatiron Public Plaza as part of the neighborhood's annual "23 Days of Flatiron Cheer" holiday programming. Designed by firm Studio Cooke John, the Point of Action installation consists of nine metal pavilions surrounded by six-foot concentric circles with ropes that part, creating a "spotlight" and allowing passersby to connect with one another. The firm's work was selected as this year's winning design by the Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership and Van Alen Institute.
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New sculpture in Madison Square Park uses Lady Liberty’s torch to symbolize city’s struggles

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October 27, 2020

New sculpture in Madison Square Park uses Lady Liberty’s torch to symbolize city’s struggles

From 1876 to 1882, the Statue of Liberty's torch-holding arm was on view in Madison Square Park as a way to garner enthusiasm for the project before it arrived from France. Nearly 150 years later, the torch has returned, reimagined for a different purpose. Commissioned by the Madison Square Park Conservancy, Abigail DeVille's "Light of Freedom" sculpture includes a 13-foot-high torch encased in scaffolding and filled with a bell and the arms of mannequins. The work aims to reflect the current struggles New York City is facing with the pandemic, protests, and political climate while acknowledging the way in which conflict can create change.
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All photos courtesy of Eataly

October 2, 2020

Eataly NYC’s new honey-themed rooftop restaurant is the bee’s knees