Flatiron

6 East 17th St. was designed by William Dilthey and built in 1898. The building's style, scale and materials contribute to the special architectural and historic characteristics of the Ladies Mile District. Converted into coops in 1979, the building is comprised of 8 floors with 7 residential units and one commercial ground space. 16 East 17th St. is combined  with 14 East 17th St. to form the E. 17 St. Loft Corp.

Even though the formal designation of the Flatiron District only dates to the mid-1980s, its namesake building has been a fixture for far longer. The distinctively triangular Flatiron Building rises above the area, an unmistakable landmark and indelible icon of NYC architecture. It stands as one of this city’s oldest skyscrapers and, though it may seem diminutive by today’s standards, was the tallest building in the world for a brief period following its c.1909 construction. However, don’t reduce the neighborhood to simply one structure. While various industries used to define it — namely toy manufacturing and photography — present-day Flatiron is bustling with restaurants and shopping, and the residents living there in Beaux-Arts, Neo-Renaissance, and Romanesque Revival apartment and loft buildings. Madison Square Park provides that leafy green peace everyone desires their neighborhood to have — finding a patch of grass to relax on after a long day cannot be underrated.

While its renown may not be as high-profile as other sections of Manhattan, the Flatiron District’s shopping is an aspect of the neighborhood none should ignore. Everything you’d want is within reach — from fashion boutiques to designer brands to big-box stores — without having to go past Sixth Avenue. This breadth of options ties into the area’s legacy as a shopper’s haven: Toward the late 1890s, store and loft buildings dominated a portion of modern-day Flatiron, housing premier stores, piano showrooms, performance venues, and upscale restaurants, becoming a go-to destination. Today, the Ladies’ Mile Historic District preserves those same prewar structures that opened countless 19th-century wallets. Dining in Flatiron reveals abundant eateries, including Michelin-starred restaurants, food markets, and the first Shake Shack location. Flatiron also benefits from being quite centrally located, with a multitude of subway lines — and even the PATH — found at multiple avenues across 23rd Street.

16 East 17th Street
16 East 17th Street, Flatiron, , NEW YORK, NY 10003

Pre-war Co-op

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16 East 17th Street 16 East 17th Street, Flatiron, , NEW YORK, NY 10003

Pre-war Co-op

The Details About 16 East 17th Street

16 East 17th Street Units

Get to know the Flatiron District

16 East 17th Street
16 East 17th Street, Flatiron, , NEW YORK, NY 10003