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2022 Office Leasing Outpaces 2021

119 ground floor retail businesses opened in Flatiron and NoMad last year, twice as many as 2021. 55% of new openings were food and beverage establishments. Visitor and tourist foot traffic also rebounded.

Office leases increased 66% over 2021 and return-to-office rates reached 60% through December. GFP Real Estate, Tribeca Investment Group, SJP Properties, and PGIM announced capital improvements to their Flatiron and NoMad properties. Boston Properties acquired a stake in 200 Fifth Avenue, their second investment in the neighborhood.

One Week Left for a Chance to Win a Dinner for Two!

You are what makes Flatiron & NoMad the heartbeat of NYC so we need your thoughts!

Please take 5-10 minutes to give us feedback on the neighborhood and the work that we do each day. Your responses help us prioritize projects and inform us on how we can be most helpful in the year to come.

Respondents will be entered to win a $100 gift card to one of the following restaurants: Koloman, Zaytinya, Hawksmoor, or BLACKBARN.

Find a New Hobby in the Neighborhood

Discover a new hobby this year! Flatiron & NoMad has several activities great for both adults and kids. We’ve rounded up fun offerings from sports to cooking classes.

• Refine your cooking skills and take a fresh pasta or pizza making class at Eataly
• Explore the world of math with classes for kids at the Museum of National Mathematics
• Learn American Sign Language (ASL) at Sign Language Center

Discover the 40+ Year History of Chelsea Flea

This month, we look back on the 40+ year of history at iconic outdoor market Chelsea Flea. Located at 29 West 25th Street, the venue features high-quality antiques, vintage goods, architectural salvage, and collectibles.

Chelsea Flea is free to enter and open year-round every Saturday and Sunday, rain or shine, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Score New Client Savings at Local Fitness Studios

Switch up 2023 with a rejuvenated routine and take advantage of new client deals from gyms and studios in Flatiron & NoMad.

• Try an Intro Offer at Mile High Run Club
• Book a Single Class or Class Card at PMT House of Dance
• Sign-up for a Drop-In or Livestream Class at the yoga center, SOUK Studio

NYC Restaurant Week

NYC Restaurant Week is on through February 12! Take advantage of special menus and deals at Flatiron and NoMad restaurants. Enjoy a 2-course lunch or 3-course dinner from $30, $45, or $60.

Highlights:

• Hortus NYC
• L’Adresse NoMad
• Tortazo

Low Interest Small Business Loans for NYC Entrepreneurs

If you’re a NYC-based business – a startup, growth-stage business, or needing a post after the pandemic – the NYC Small Business Opportunity Fund is a trusted, affordable way for you to invest in your business.

• No minimum credit score required
• Loans up to $250K at 4% interest rate
• Free business support
• No application fee

Apply today and get your business on a sustainable path toward growth and success.

Things to Do This Week in Flatiron & NoMad

Check out these upcoming neighborhood events:

• General Assembly – Tech Out 2023: Open House & Happy Hour, Thursday, 1/26, 5:30 – 7 pm.
• Poster House: Gesture Drawing Class, Friday, 1/27, 6 – 7:30 pm.
• Madison Square Park Conservancy: Lifting Women and Justice, Monday, 2/6, 6 – 7:30 pm.