Experts' Choice Award Flatiron Building
What the experts agree on
This 1902 triangular masterpiece by Daniel Burnham revolutionized NYC's skyline with its iconic narrow footprint. Best viewed from Madison Square Park, where the acute angle truly resembles an iron—or a ship's prow.
“When completed in 1902, the Fuller Building, as it was originally known, caused a sensation.”
– Fodor's
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Built in 1902, the 20-story Flatiron Building, designed by Daniel Burnham, has a uniquely narrow triangular footprint that resembles the prow of a massive ship." Full review
Not For Tourists "A lesson for all architects: design for the actual space."
Travel + Leisure "Some buildings are born to be icons." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Viewed from the north side which faces Madison Square Park, the structure looks like an iron (hence the name), the acute angle of its facade formed by Broadway and Fifth Avenue." Full review
Where "Built in 1902, the office building’s iconic triangular shape catches the attention of both New Yorkers and visitors." Full review
Frommer's "This triangular masterpiece was one of the first skyscrapers." Full review
"Oddly shed and highly recognizable, the iconic Flatiron Building has become Instagram shorthand for New York. Tourists can't resist posing by the 22-story tower's triangular front, and..."
National Geographic "The Flatiron is my favorite building in town because it’s amazingly beautiful and it gives you a great view down two of New York’s most exciting avenues"
Time Out "Perhaps no building in New York City stands out more than the Flatiron Building, the triangular landmark sandwiched between Fifth Avenue and Broadway. Get an up-close-and-personal look at..."
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