NEIGHBORHOOD NEED-TO-KNOWS
Quick hits on community info, resources, & happenings
DSNY Curbside Composting: Starting April 1, separation of compost from trash will be mandatory. Register for a virtual info session for tomorrow, Thursday, March 27 at 6 pm to learn about composting best practices. Learn more about curbside composting here.
Construction Notice: The NYC Department of Design & Construction (DDC) announced pedestrian ramp construction will soon begin at various locations in Manhattan and Queens to upgrade ramps to ADA specifications. The anticipated completion of the entire project is September 2026. Location specific advisories will be distributed 72 hours prior to the start of work at each corner. Locations in Flatiron and NoMad include Madison Avenue from East 23rd Street to East 36th Street. For more information, please visit nycpedramps.info or contact Alexandra Girgis (HWPR23MQ.CCL@gmail.com or 929-598-7249).
Neighborhood Activations:
- Pencil Pals Pop-Up: Thursday, March 27th from 3 – 6 pm at the pedestrian extension space in front of Aesop on 27th Street and Broadway.
- Snickers Chocolate: Friday, March 28th from 11 am – 7 pm on the Flatiron North Plaza.
Street Closures:
- West 24th Street between Sixth Avenue and Fifth Avenue will be closed from 6 am – 1 pm Saturday and Sunday through March 30th for building inspection from boom truck.
- West 22nd Street between Sixth Avenue and Fifth Avenue will be closed from 9 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday through April 25th to excavate and install conduit and vault for new major service.
Neighborhood Guides
