NEIGHBORHOOD NEED-TO-KNOWS
Quick hits on community info, resources, & happenings
DSNY Update: As of 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 have been signed by August 31, 2026. 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.
Neighborhood Activations:
- Sephora: Wednesday, September 9th from 11am – 7pm on the Flatiron North Plaza
- Jazz on the NoMad Piazza: Wednesday, September 9th from 5pm – 6pm on the NoMad Piazza
- OLAPLEX Cosmetics: Saturday, September 12th – Sunday, September 13th from 11am – 5pm on the Flatiron North Plaza
Street Closures:
- West 20th Street between Sixth Avenue and Fifth Avenue will be closed from 11am to 11:59pm Saturday and Sunday through September 29th as part of ongoing construction projects in the area.
Con Edison Work Notices:
- Now – September 11th, 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
- : Area restaurants, bars, and cafes
- : Food & drink specials at hot spots and hidden gems
- Rooftop Roundup: Epic skyline views & cocktails at local rooftop bars
- : Newly opened businesses in Flatiron & NoMad