Since its completion in 1902, the Flatiron Building has been somewhere New Yorkers came to work. The triangular landmark, built as the Fuller Building and long associated with Macmillan Publishers, spent more than a century in commercial use. Now it has its first residents, with owners moving into 36 private homes created over a multi-year restoration.
“Welcoming its first residents is an extraordinary moment and the culmination of years of work by an incredibly talented team to preserve this landmark while preparing it for its next century,” said Daniel Brodsky, managing principal of The Brodsky Organization, which is developing the building alongside The Sorgente Group.
Restoring the Flatiron Building
The façade alone has been a project in its own right. Thousands of terracotta ornaments have been repaired or recreated, the Beaux-Arts limestone and brick restored and more than 1,000 windows replaced, with the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission closely involved throughout.
Inside, the design takes its lead from what the restoration revealed, with original ironwork, railings and marble mosaics carried through into contemporary homes. The tone is set in an attended double-height lobby, lit by a custom chandelier modelled on an old Madison Square Park lamppost.
The building will also open its doors to the wider city in 2027, when Bar Pisellino Flatiron Building arrives from Rita Sodi and Jody Williams, the restaurateurs whose venues have become fixtures of the West Village. Conceived as a public gathering place, it will give visitors a way to experience the restored landmark from the inside.
Inside the 36 residences
The triangle that made the building famous now shapes every home inside it. At the prow, north-facing residences look out over Madison Square Park with Fifth Avenue and Broadway below, while homes on the south side draw daylight from three directions. On either side, the living and entertaining rooms are generously proportioned and framed by the city skyline.
Arrival is through a private elevator vestibule laid with marble mosaic and stone, and kitchens pair sleek metal cabinetry with Gaggenau appliances. Lighting comes from Lutron’s Ketra system, which adjusts brightness and colour temperature through the day and can be set to follow a natural circadian rhythm.
Private amenities and a bar for the city
The residents’ amenities lean towards wellness, with a 60-foot lap pool, fitness centre, sauna and cold plunge, while a sports and golf simulator and lounges for games and for views over Madison Square Park take care of downtime. Wine cellars and private storage can be bought separately.
Prices for the three- and four-bedroom homes still on offer begin at USD 14.85 million, and a full-floor residence on the 20th floor has just come to market at USD 53.5 million. With closings continuing over the coming months, the Flatiron Building, after more than a century as a place of work, is finally becoming a place to live.
Quick summary – The Flatiron Building
- Location: Flatiron District, New York
- Residences: 36 private homes, including three- and four-bedroom layouts and a full-floor residence
- Amenities: 60-foot lap pool, fitness centre, sauna, cold plunge, golf simulator and park-view lounge
- Dining: Bar Pisellino Flatiron Building, opening in 2027
- Prices: remaining homes from USD 14.85 million
- Ideal for: buyers looking for a home inside one of New York’s best-known landmarks
