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You’re Invited: Network with Local Businesses

Join us Thursday, March 28th from 5 – 7 pm to mingle with fellow Flatiron & NoMad business owners and operators!

This ticketed professional networking event invites local business owners and stakeholders to build valuable connections in a smaller, more intimate setting.

This event will be held at 295 Fifth Avenue. Your $20 ticket includes drinks and small bites.

By being a newsletter subscriber, you’re one of the first to receive this invitation. Make neighborhood connections! Reserve your spot.

New Neighbor: BK Pilates

Meet the newest location of BK Pilates located at 14 West 23rd Street, 3rd Floor in Flatiron. Founded in 2012 by Marina Kaydanova, BK Pilates has several locations including one in NoMad at 38 East 28th Street.

“We have been in Flatiron/NoMad since 2017! We love everything about it— the mixture of different people who live and work in the area, the lovely Madison Square Park, and the beautiful architecture,” says Founder Marina.

BK Pilates Flatiron is open Monday through Friday from 7 am to 7 pm and weekends from 9 am to 2 pm.

Support Women-Owned Businesses

In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day this Friday, we celebrate the achievements of women everywhere.

We’ve created a list of women-owned businesses in Flatiron & NoMad to support now and all year round.

Highlights include:

• Honeybrains
• Le Parlour NYC Laser Spa
• WTHN
• And dozens more faves

2024 Community Survey Results

From January through early February, we received nearly 1,000 survey responses about the neighborhood and our work at the Partnership. Here are a couple takeaways:

Takeaway 1: The Partnership’s response audience stabilized one year after expanding services and continues to diversify.

Takeaway 2: Compared to other neighborhoods, Flatiron and NoMad have improved perceptions of cleanliness and homelessness.

Click below to see additional themes and detailed feedback on our work in field operations, neighborhood greening and beautification, marketing, and events.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Start planning St. Paddy’s this year with parties, classic Irish fare, and treats at these Flatiron & NoMad favorites. Sláinte!

Featuring:

• John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen
• Mason Jar NYC
• Tavern 29

Broadway Vision Expands Through Flatiron

We’re pleased to share that the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced the next phase of Broadway Vision to bring the street improvement project from 21st Street to 17th Street this spring.

Milling and repaving on Broadway from 21st Street to 17th Street will start around March 18th in advance of planned pedestrian, cyclist, and public space design enhancements along the corridor later this spring.

Broadway Vision seeks to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety while creating new public spaces along Broadway from Columbus Circle to Union Square, and include the recently transformed NoMad Piazza and shared streets between 21st and 31st Streets.

Applications Open for Permanent Outdoor Dining

Eligible food establishments are now welcome to apply for New York City’s permanent outdoor dining program, Dining Out NYC.

Dining Out NYC was launched to provide a lasting outdoor dining program that builds upon the success of the temporary program while addressing quality-of-life concerns.

Apply here.

February News Roundup

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

• Kernel, the plant-based fast casual restaurant opened its first location at 315 Park Avenue South (via Eater New York).
• Teremana Tequila, founded by Dwayne Johnson is set to open a new office at 245 Fifth Avenue (via BNN).
• Fotografiska New York announced that it will offer discounted museum admission on the second Sunday of each month (via 6sqft).

Things to Do in Flatiron & NoMad

Check out these upcoming neighborhood events:

• Broken Shaker: Velvet Soiree, Thursday, 3/7.
• The Jazz Gallery: Miguel Zenón & Dos Alas ft. Camila Cortina Bello, Friday, 3/8 & Saturday, 3/9.
• Madison Square Park x Simons Foundation: Solar Viewing Sessions, every Wednesday through 4/3.