The 2nd Annual NoMad Jazz Festival Returns This Friday & Saturday!

World class music is taking over Flatiron & NoMad this week as the 2nd annual NoMad Jazz Festival returns August 7-8, bringing two days of exciting performances to Madison Square Park.

The celebration is already underway with a mix of free and ticketed performances at venues happening across the neighborhood, culminating in the festival’s Mainstage concerts featuring an exceptional lineup of artists, including José James, The Jazz Gallery All-Stars, George Cables, Ben Wendel, Jaleel Shaw, John Ellis & Double-Wide, Godwin Louis, and Yuhan Su.

Whether you’re catching a performance at a unique neighborhood venue, or spending an afternoon in Madison Square Park, this is a great opportunity to experience the vibrant culture and energy of Flatiron & NoMad this summer.

Presented by The NoMad Alliance in collaboration with Flatiron NoMad Partnership, The Jazz Gallery, and Madison Square Park Conservancy.

Join us for the First-Ever NoMad Jazz Festival Food Market This Saturday, August 8

The NoMad Jazz Festival is serving up more than amazing music this year. Celebrate Flatiron & NoMad’s dynamic culinary scene at the first-ever NoMad Jazz Festival Food Market on Saturday, August 8th, from 12PM – 8PM.

Hosted by Flatiron NoMad Partnership, the one-day outdoor food market will take place on Broadway between 23rd and 24th Streets, adjacent to Madison Square Park, offering festival attendees the perfect opportunity to try delicious eats.

Explore a diverse selection of food and beverage offerings for purchase from some of the neighborhood’s favorite eateries, including: Avo, Bear Donut, BLACKBARN, Brown Bag Sandwich Co., Eataly, Honeybrains, Lola’s, and Tacombi.

In collaboration with Common Ground Compost, this event aims to minimize waste and promote sustainability.

View our Q2 2026 Snapshot

The Q2 2026 Snapshot offers an overview of the economic health of our district; we discuss office leasing news, major lease signings, and ground floor retail.

Some Q2 2026 Snapshot highlights:

• Commercial office vacancy levels decreased to 7.4%, the lowest rate since 2020
• YTD, a combined 59 businesses have opened or are coming soon to the district
• Class B leasing increased 35% YoY, nearing 600K SF

See You at Summer Restaurant Week!

NYC Summer Restaurant Week is here through August 16th – your chance to discover the incredible dining scene in Flatiron & NoMad!

Savor special menus and deals at participating neighborhood restaurants offering 2-course lunches or 3-course dinners for $30, $45, or $60. Browse menus and book a table at district spots here.

Some Flatiron & NoMad restaurants include:

• Allora Fifth Ave
• The Gallery
• Zaytinya

Flatiron NoMad Partnership Celebrates 20 Years of Impact

We’re thrilled to announce our 20th anniversary as the Flatiron NoMad Partnership Business Improvement District. Since 2006, we’ve served the businesses, people, and places that make Flatiron & NoMad one of New York City’s most dynamic, mixed-use destinations. Join us throughout the year as we commemorate two transformational decades.

Do you have a favorite memory, photo, or neighborhood moment? We’d love to feature it as a part of our anniversary celebration.

“After 25 years leading the kitchens of NY’s Waldorf Astoria, I wanted to build something of my own, and NoMad is where it belonged. You get to know the regulars, the shop owners, the local farms and purveyors. That sense of community is what keeps it special. Watching this neighborhood grow into a real dining destination while we grew alongside it, season by season, has been the most rewarding work of my life.” — John Doherty, Chef-Owner of BLACKBARN Restaurant and Founder of Heavenly HARVST Foundation

Submit your story here to share it with our community!

Summer Streets This Saturday

NYC Summer Streets are here! On Saturdays, August 8 & 15 from 7 am – 3 pm, NYC’s streets will be open for people to play, walk, run, and bike.

Enjoy nearly eight miles of car-free streets from the Brooklyn Bridge to East Harlem including blocks of Park Avenue South through Flatiron & NoMad.

DSNY Update: Businesses Must Have new waste collection agreement with a DSNY-authorized CWZ carter

Beginning September 1, 2026, businesses located within the Midtown South Commercial Waste Zone (CWZ)–which includes the Flatiron & NoMad Neighborhoods–must have a new waste collection agreement with a DSNY-authorized CWZ carter.

If your business currently contracts directly with a private waste hauler, please note that new contracts must be signed by August 31, 2026. If a new agreement is not in place by September 1, DSNY will assign your business an authorized carter at the maximum allowable rate and minimum allowable pickup frequency.

Additional information about the program can be found here.

July News Roundup

July news highlights include restaurant openings and announcements, new office tenants, and construction progress. Stay in the know with the latest Flatiron & NoMad News.

• Meal delivery service CookUnity announced flagship storefront to open at 1227 Broadway (via Commercial Observer).
• AI firm Legora signed a 98K sq/ft lease at SL Green’s 11 Madison Avenue (via Commercial Observer).
• Michelin-starred taqueria El Califa de León to open its first U.S. location in Flatiron this August (via Grub Street).

 NEIGHBORHOOD NEED-TO-KNOWS

Quick hits on community info, resources, & happenings

CB5 Parks Survey: Community Board 5 is looking for your feedback on how our local parks and plazas are used as well as how you feel about these public spaces. Please take a moment to fill out the survey.

Neighborhood Activations:

• Jazz on the NoMad Piazza: Wednesday, August 5th from 5pm – 6pm and Thursday, August 6th from 12pm – 1pm on Broadway between 25th and 26th Street
• Kohl’s: Thursday, August 6th – Friday, August 7th from 12pm – 6pm on the Flatiron North Plaza
• Summer Streets: Saturday, August 8th from 7am – 3pm on Park Avenue South through Flatiron & NoMad
• NoMad Jazz Festival: Friday, August 7th – Saturday, August 8th from 12pm – 8pm in Madison Square Park
• NoMad Jazz Festival Food Market: Saturday, August 8th from 12pm – 8pm on Broadway between 23rd and 24th Street

Street Closures:

• West 20th Street between Sixth Avenue and Fifth Avenue will be closed from 11am to 11:59pm Saturday and Sunday through 8/30/2026 as part of ongoing construction projects in the area.

Con Edison Work Notices:

• Now – August 7th, from 7am – 3:30pm, Con Edison will perform ECS support work and continue hand care excavations at the intersection of East 29th Street and Fifth Avenue.
• Now – October 30th, Con Edison will be performing gas upgrade work on West 25th Street between Broadway and Sixth Avenue on weekdays from 7am – 4pm.

Neighborhood Guides

• Local Dining Guide: Area restaurants, bars, and cafes
• Happy Hour Roundup: Food & drink specials at hot spots and hidden gems
• Rooftop Roundup: Epic skyline views & cocktails at local rooftop bars
• New Neighbors: Newly opened businesses in Flatiron & NoMad