| Flatiron District (New York) | |
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| State | United States of America |
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| Federated state | New York |
Flatiron District is a district of the city of New York.
To know
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The Flatiron District area of Manhattan it actually encompasses three distinct neighborhoods located between 14th Street and 34th Street east of 6th Avenue. The western part of this area, i.e. west of Madison Square Garden (see below), is Flatiron. Gramercy instead it can be enclosed roughly in the south-eastern part of the area, centered in Gramercy Park. Murray Hill instead it is the northeastern part of the area, and includes a sub-district between 26th and 29th Street, on and around Lexington Avenue, nicknamed "Curry Hill," given the strong presence of Indian shops and restaurants. Also Koreatown's main street is 32nd Street between Broadway and 5th Avenue.
Union Square was completely restored and brought back to life during the 1990s and today is one of the most important areas of the city for shopping, dining and entertainment. The so-called "Flatiron District" extends east of 6th Avenue and north of Union Square, and has its center in the very famous Flatiron Building (dating from 1902) which is located at the intersection of 23rd Street, Broadway and Fifth Avenue. The quiet and exclusive Gramercy Park is only open to residents of the immediate area, although the brick houses that overlook the park and Irving Place are some of the most striking views in all of Manhattan. To the north it is located Kips Bay, a residential area, and in the last streets between 5th and 6th Avenue near Herald Square, there is the Korean area with many Asian restaurants and markets.
How to orient yourself
Flatiron District: full screen map.How to get
Reaching this area is very easy thanks to the many subway lines. The line 6 passes under Park Avenue, with stops at 33rd St., 28th St., 23rd St., and 14th St. / Union Square. Also there 4 and the 5 stop at Union Square. The lines No. is R. pass under Broadway, stop at 34th St, 28th St, 23rd St, and 14th St. / Union Square, the Q also stops at 34th Street / Union Square. The lines F. is M. pass under 6th Avenue, stop at 14th St, 23rd St, and 34th St., with the B. and the D. which also stop at 34th St. La L passes under 14th St, stops at 1st Av., 3rd Av., Union Square, and 6th Av. Plus trains PATH for Hoboken is Jersey City, in New Jersey, stop at 14th, 23rd, and 33rd Street on 6th Avenue. There are also many bus, but they are very slow due to traffic, especially along the Streets and Park Avenue. If you can, walk around.
How to get around
What see
In the Flatiron District are three great examples of classic New York skyscrapers, all within easy reach of each other.
- Flatiron Building, 23rd St (Broadway and 5th Ave). A true Manhattan icon and one of the oldest skyscrapers still in existence, the Flatiron was completed in 1902. It is 87 meters tall.
- Metropolitan Life Insurance Building, 24th St and Madison Ave. Beautiful building with a clock tower on Madison Ave from Madison Square Park.
- International Toy Center, Broadway from 24th to 25th Street. The building once known as the International Toy Center. Two buildings joined by a pedestrian bridge.
Museums and galleries
- Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace, 28 East 20th Street, ☎ 1 212 260-1616.
$ 3 adults, free under 16, guides available. 
Tue-Sat 9 am-5pm, closed for holidays. Roosevelt lived here from his birth in 1858 until the age of 14. The building is not the original one that was demolished in 1916 - But a 1919 reconstruction done after Roosevelt's death, and later furnished with many of the original details and mementos of the wife and sisters of the 26th President of the United States of America . - Museum of Sex, 233 Fifth Avenue (at 27th Street), ☎ 1 212 689-6337. $14.50. Sun-Fri 11-18: 30, Sat 11-20.
$ 3 adults, free under 16, guides available. 
Tue-Sat 9 am-5pm, closed for holidays. Roosevelt lived here from his birth in 1858 until the age of 14. The building is not the original one that was demolished in 1916 - But a 1919 reconstruction done after Roosevelt's death, and later furnished with many of the original details and mementos of the wife and sisters of the 26th President of the United States of America .Parks and gardens
- Union Square. Historic and important intersection of New York City, where Broadway and the Bowery joined in the early 19th century. Union Square Park is known for the large equestrian statue of George Washington, erected in 1856. In 1986, a statue of Mahatma Gandhi was added to the southwest corner of the park. Union Square is also known for its market and for having often been the site of protests such as those of 2004. Following the attacks of 11 September 2001, Union Square has become one of the main meeting points for vigils in commemoration of the dead.
- Madison Square Park (between 5th and Madison Avs. from 23rd to 26th Sts.). Small but beautiful park offering great views of the Flatiron, Metropolitan Life Insurance, International Toy Center, and Empire State Building. There is also a popular Shake Shack kiosk serving sandwiches and sodas.
- Gramercy Park. Private park for residents and guests of nearby hotels who have access keys.
What to do
- People's Improv Theater, 123 E 24th St, ☎ 1 212 563-7488. Dedicated to the development and knowledge of comic theater. Free on Wednesdays.
Shopping
- Adorama, 42 W. 18th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues). One of the nationwide camera, video and related accessories stores. Run by Orthodox Jews therefore closed on Saturdays, but full of people all other days. Great deals and knowledgeable staff.
- Kalustyan's, 123 Lexington Av., ☎ 1 212 685-3451, fax: 1 212 683-8458. Mon-Sat 10-20, Sun / holidays 11-19. Probably the best-stocked place to find Eastern Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Southeast Asian food in all of Manhattan, though some spices cost a lot more than the little Dual in the East Village. The mujadara is great. Eat inside or use the take-away service
How to have fun
- Koryodang, 31 W. 32 St. (between Broadway and 5th Avenue), ☎ 1 212 967-9661. Very elegant Korean café and pastry shop, often young people go there for appointments. They also have great desserts and a cup of artisanal tea costs around $ 5.
Where to eat
Average prices
- 2nd Ave Deli, 162 E 33rd St. (between Lexington and 3rd Avs.), ☎ 1 212 689-9075. Famous kosher delicatessen recently reopened in a new location. We eat very well.
- 11 Madison Park, 11 Madison Av. (at 24 St.), ☎ 1 212 889-0905. It has one of the finest lounges in all of New York and has received numerous excellent reviews from the chef in recent years. Reservation recommended.
- Blue Smoke, 116 E. 27th St. (at Park Av. South), ☎ 1 212 447-6058. Danny Meyer's bbq restaurant, is also a major venue for live jazz. Reservation recommended.
- Gramercy Tavern, 42 E. 20 St. (between Broadway and Park Av.), ☎ 1 212 477-0777. This is one of the hardest places to book in Manhattan and it is also quite expensive (around $ 100 each). Typical American cuisine.
- Dos Caminos Park, 373 Park Avenue South (between 26th and 27th Streets), ☎ 1 212 294-1000. lunch Mon-Fri 11: 30-16; brunch Sat-Sun 11: 30-16; dinner Sun-Mon 16-23, Tue-Thu 16-24, Fri-Sat 16-00: 30. One of the two major Mexican restaurants with the owner's name geese are located in Manhattan (the other is a SoHo).
- Ess'a Bagel, 359 1st Avenue (southwest corner of 21st Street and 1st Ave intersection), ☎ 1 212 260-2252. open 7 days a week. This place is legendary and the bagels here are said to be the best in all of NYC.
- Union Square Café, 21 East 16th Street, ☎ 1 212 243-4020. lunch Tue-Sat 12-14: 15; dinner Sun-Mar 18-22: 15, Fri-Sat 18-23: 15. One of the most loved restaurants by New Yorkers, excellent American and Italian cuisine. Reservation recommended.
- Kang Suh, 1250 Broadway (on W. 32 St. east of Broadway), ☎ 1 212 564-6845. Korean restaurant: better take the dishes from the main menu and forget about the "" specials "" of the day as they are often not so good. They also have room for private parties and banquets.
- Seoul Garden, 34 W. 32nd St., 2nd floor (between Broadway and 5th Av.), ☎ 1 212 736-9002. Another Korean restaurant.
- Live Bait, 23rd Street (at the end of Madison, near 5th and Broadway). Great and cheap: oysters and other seafood in a nice setting. This is also one of the few places to have Louisiana's Abita Springs beer.
- Broom, 79 Madison Ave (at 28th Street). Italian restaurant, large and modern. It also has a nice bar / lounge area.
- Penelope (Lexington to East 30th Street). Cafe / restaurant / bakery in a quiet and inviting atmosphere. Inexpensive, great beer and wine list. Very busy on the weekend for brunches.
- T Salon, 11 East 20th Street (on Broadway / Fifth Ave, just south of the Flatiron Building). Tea house and café. Very peaceful place.
- Vatan, 409 Third Avenue (near 29th Street). Vegetarian-Indian fixed price menu. The environment is not the best but the cuisine is excellent.
- Mono house, 52 Irving Place. Mario Batali's Spanish wine bar and restaurant. The cuisine is excellent.
- Saravanaas, 81 Lexington Ave. Excellent Indian cuisine at great prices. It is part of a chain that is also found in Chennai (Madras), India. On weekends it is normal to wait up to half an hour.
Where stay
Moderate prices
- Gershwin Hotel, 7 East 27th Street (at 5th Avenue), ☎ 1 212 545-8000. Rates start at $ 99 / night.. Cheap and nice. Between Times Square and Union Square — very close to Madison Square Park.
- Grand Union Hotel, 34 E. 32 Street. from $ 150. European style, family management.
- Hotel 17, And 17th Street (between 2nd & 3rd Avenues), ☎ 1 212 475-2845. $ 60– $ 80 for shared bathrooms, $ 90– $ 100 for private bathrooms.. A little north ofEast Village.
- [link previously not working]Lotus Hotel, 294 5th Avenue (between 30st & 31st Streets).
- Wolcott Hotel, 4 West 31st Street, ☎ 1 212 268-2900.
Average prices
- Deauville hotels, 103 East 29th Street, ☎ 12126-830-990. around $ 170. Check-out: 12:00. Great price, family management and friendly staff.
- Hotel 31, 120 East 31st Street. Multilingual staff, daily housekeeping, cable TV, telephone and 24-hour concierge.
High prices
- Giraffe Hotel, 365 Park Avenue South, ☎ 1 212 685-7700. Free internet and 24 hour refreshments in the Grand Lobby including breakfast in the morning, wine and cheese in reception every evening except Sunday.
- Chandler Hotel, 12 East 31st Street, ☎ 1 212 889-6363. $250–500. Luxury rooms near Koreatown. Internet in the room. Sauna and spa.
- Inn at Irving Place. Near Gramercy Park; built 1834 consists of two historic buildings.
- 52 Irving. Close to Union Square and Gramercy Park, six-story colonial-style building with pre-war apartments.
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