NYC’s Skyline is Transforming: The Flatiron Building Conversion
What is the history of the Flatiron Building?
The Flatiron building, located at the intersection of Broadway and Fifth Avenue, between 22nd & 23rd Street, is one of the most recognizable buildings in New York. It was built in 1902 by Harry S. Black to be used as a contracting firm. He enlisted Daniel Burnham, a visionary architect, to design this triangular-shaped building, originally called the Fuller Building, but now known as the Flatiron because it resembled a clothing iron.
What was the Flatiron Building used for?
Since it’s completion for nearly 120 years the Flatiron building has been used for office spaces with the most prominent tenants being the publishing house Macmillan. The building is now slated to be converted to luxury condominiums. Office spaces had a good run, with the global pandemic decreasing the need for in-person work, the Flatiron Building has found a new purpose.
