Flatiron

This structure was designed, built, and financed by Philip Goerliz. Erected in 1905, it replaced three four-story masonry structures built as part of a row of buildings circa 1857-58. Among the tenants of the new building, who were typical of the district, was an importer of goods.

This ten-story neo-Renaissance store and loft building, characteristic of the later development phase of the district, is seventy-five feet wide and is located near the Sixth Avenue end of the block. Clad in limestone and brick, the faÃ§ade is organized into a base, midsection, and top.

The heavily coursed three-story limestone base establishes the four-bay organization of the faÃ§ade through the use of two-story pilasters, with acanthus capitals, which frame the bays and support an entablature.  The building was converted to coop in 1978. To learn more go to http://40west24th.com.

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.

40 West 24th Street
40 West 24th Street, Flatiron, Manhattan, NY 10010

Pre-war Co-op

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40 West 24th Street 40 West 24th Street, Flatiron, Manhattan, NY 10010

Pre-war Co-op

The Details About 40 West 24th Street

40 West 24th Street Units

Get to know the Flatiron District

40 West 24th Street
40 West 24th Street, Flatiron, Manhattan, NY 10010