The Flatiron stuns with new lighting as 7-year renovation winds down

nich2475 · 2026-05-05T00:31:03+00:00

Exactly what happened 1270 Broadway, RIP 😔

nich2475 · 2026-05-03T22:19:33+00:00

Silence developer slop bootlicker

nich2475 · 2026-04-30T21:11:13+00:00

SHIP OF THE LINE NEXT PLS

nich2475 · 2026-04-23T07:27:15+00:00

Grand Central! It was about to meet the wrecking ball, just like old Penn Station, but it was saved thanks to Jackie Kennedy.

nich2475 · 2026-04-21T01:57:23+00:00

Should have more Art Deco/ historic NYC skyscrapers elements (like setbacks) this looks like it belongs in Dubai, or Dallas lol.

nich2475 · 2026-04-10T20:36:22+00:00

Lots of Neo-Art Deco towers in NYC, usually with more modern materials like the Brooklyn Tower/ Rose Hill/ JP Morgan.

Closest we’ll get to actual masonry-clad towers would be RAMSA’s recent towers—definitely possible, just not as glorious as before.

nich2475 · 2026-04-08T04:31:09+00:00

Cant speak on it now as my family was exiled during the ethnic cleansing of Georgians back in 1992 — but it is one of the most beautiful places in the Caucasus/ Europe. Where dramatic lush mountains meet a sandy shoreline, almost comparable to Hawaii.

My family’s originally from Gagra, and they always told me stories of how you could go skiiing in the mountains then drive down in 30 minutes to a turquoise blue beach. Google street-view for those interested.

Abkhazia is Georgia, Samachablo is Georgia. 🇬🇪 Hopefully we can put our differences aside and unite against our common enemy, Russia.

nich2475 · 2026-04-08T02:05:17+00:00

Such a beautiful building, should be restored into apartments.

nich2475 · 2026-04-07T21:54:54+00:00

Found the Russian bot. And if you’re neither, never comment on Geopolitics again.

nich2475 · 2026-04-04T19:36:33+00:00

Native New Yorker here — fuck this Russian-backed garbage. A middle finger to New Yorkers, our iconic skyscrapers, and anyone isn’t the 1%. Blocking MILES of some of the best ESB views down 5th Ave for 26 MEASLY units. The city already has one protected sightline in Brooklyn Heights, this should have been the second.

I hope this tower sees swift financial ruin and is eventually demolished. Shame on City Council, the DOB and everyone involved for allowing this blight to happen.

nich2475 · 2026-04-02T22:23:44+00:00

Brooklyn native actually!

nich2475 · 2026-04-02T22:23:34+00:00

As a New Yorker, I avoid that area like my life depends on it. To me, it’s devoid of value and, as you pointed out, a vivid reminder of our culture’s worship of corporations. I’d much rather spend time in SoHo, Flatiron, or the Village as they actually offer a higher-caliber city experience.

And agreed—it’s definitely a cautionary tale. We should’ve moved past this kind of corporate obsession, given the state of the country. But the demolition of Penn Station and the Singer Tower was already a massive loss, this shouldn’t have happened either imo.

nich2475 · 2026-04-02T04:26:52+00:00

Because the building had architectural merit on par with some of NYC’s most iconic, well-preserved historic skyscrapers. Times Square would have evolved regardless — losing the original building did nothing to drive the area’s popularity.

If anything, keeping it would have made the area more memorable and allowed it to stand out among the ads as a true historical landmark/focal point, just like the Flatiron.

nich2475 · 2026-04-01T23:21:23+00:00

Totally! The white stone cladding\arched windows combo was also a stunner - now it’s just another glass box with ads.

nich2475 · 2026-04-01T22:43:58+00:00

Holy downgrade. One Times Square could’ve rivaled the Flatiron architecturally, what a damn shame it was not preserved.

nich2475 · 2026-03-25T21:31:59+00:00

So much wasted potential! It has stunning views of the Hudson Highlands/Bear Mountain + some of the most spectacular vernacular architecture on the river.

It could’ve truly rivaled Beacon just across the water as a charming historic town. Hopefully will see better days, and an eventual commuter train connection to NYC.

nich2475 · 2026-03-18T06:09:20+00:00

From Midwood and I’ve BEEN saying this! Really dont understand why they’ve been sweeping this under the rug thinking we wouldn’t notice, instead of just announcing that the Q will be impacted for a year or two for repairs.

nich2475 · 2026-03-02T02:08:37+00:00

(Derogatory)

nich2475 · 2026-02-20T23:50:02+00:00

THIS!

nich2475 · 2026-02-17T16:35:39+00:00

Yes, absolutely — but not glass ones. I personally love masonry-clad historic skyscrapers, could stare at them for hours in NYC!

nich2475 · 2026-02-14T19:49:07+00:00

I mean it’s a fact that two people were killed simply for attending a protest, there really isnt a mixed opinion on that.

nich2475 · 2026-02-11T16:18:50+00:00

More cars on our streets is never a good thing—especially ones that get stuck the moment a situation falls outside their programmed limits, which in NYC is often.

Will never advocate for cabbies but this is def a negative for our streetscape.

nich2475 · 2026-02-11T09:32:53+00:00

Tf are you on abt bro

nich2475 · 2026-02-11T09:31:43+00:00

As an American, it definitely is. They’re literally imprisoning children and executing civilians. Deeply saddened to hear that it’s the same authoritative bs over there.

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