The NoMad Jazz Festival Returns this August

World class music is coming to Flatiron & NoMad this summer! Attend the 2nd annual NoMad Jazz Festival on August 7-8 in Madison Square Park.

The celebration begins with a week of free and ticketed performances at neighborhood venues from August 2-8, leading up to the festival’s Mainstage performances in the park.

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

Join us for the NoMad Jazz Festival Food Market on Saturday, August 8

This year, the NoMad Jazz Festival celebrates more than exceptional music – it also highlights the vibrant culinary scene that helps make Flatiron & NoMad a destination.

On Saturday, August 8th, from 12PM – 8PM, the Flatiron NoMad Partnership will host a one-day outdoor food market on Broadway between 23rd and 24th Streets, adjacent to Madison Square Park.

Festival attendees can 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, LenLen, Lola’s, and Tacombi.

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

See You at Summer Restaurant Week!

NYC Summer Restaurant Week is on now through August 16th!

Take advantage of special menus and deals at Flatiron and NoMad restaurants. Enjoy a 2-course lunch or a 3-course dinner for $30, $45, or $60. Explore menus and book a table at neighborhood spots here.

Some participating Flatiron & NoMad restaurants include:

• COQODAQ
• Felice Flatiron
• Junoon

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 have served the businesses, people, and places that make Flatiron & NoMad an iconic, mixed-use destination in the heart of New York City.

Join us throughout the year to celebrate this milestone of a transformational two decades. Learn more.

Do you have a favorite memory, photo, or neighborhood moment? Submit them here to share your story with our community!

Rooftop Bars to Visit this Summer in Flatiron & NoMad

Sip, savor, and take in the skyline – enjoy rooftop bar season in Flatiron & NoMad! Check out our guide to find your favorite rooftop bars in the neighborhood.

Featuring:

• Apotheke NoMad
• Good Behavior
• Rosehill Rooftop

Save the Date for Summer Streets this August

NYC Summer Streets return! On Saturdays, August 1, 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.

 NEIGHBORHOOD NEED-TO-KNOWS

Quick hits on community info, resources, & happenings

NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) Update: 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.

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.

Street Closures:

• East 22nd Street between Broadway and Park Avenue South will be closed from 6am to 11:59pm Saturday and Sunday through 7/26/26 for building inspection from boom truck.
• West 20th Street between Sixth Avenue and Fifth Avenue will be closed from 7am to 11am Saturday and Sunday through 7/31/26 for crane operations and is part of ongoing construction projects in the area.

Con Edison Work Notices:

• Now – Friday, July 24th, 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 – July 31st, Con Edison will be performing gas upgrade work on West 26th Street between Sixth Avenue and Seventh Avenue on weekdays from 9am – 4pm.
• 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