Flatiron Building

Located on 175th Fifth Avenue, the Flatiron Building is a turn of the century landmark. Built in 1902, this defiant and bold structure is a favorite with many locals and tourists. Upon its completion in 1902, Flatiron Building was rated as one of the tallest building of New York.

There are twenty two floors that soar 285 feet into the sky. This architectural landmark was designed and constructed by architect Daniel Burnham, John Wellborn Root. The construction was financed by George A. Fuller, and the building was first named after him. The building stands on a triangular block named the Flatiron block. The building has an outstanding shape- similar to a clothes iron and is called Flatiron Building. Due to this building the neighborhood has acquired the name as Flatiron District.

The most photographed building of Manhattan is also a National Historic Landmark since 1989. Home to many offices, especially book publishers, the Flatiron building was also used in the in the Spider-Man movies as the Daily Bugle building.

The Tiki Room (646-230-1444) on 4 W 22nd Street offers a nice menu and has a nice bar and lounge where you can unwind. On 5th Avenue side you can have a light eat at Eisenbert Sandwich Shop (212-675-5096).


Address:
175 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10010

Location: 23rd St./Broadway/5th Ave.

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Trump Tower - New York, NY

Dominating Fifth Avenue, in its powerful style, Donald Trump’s brainchild Trump Tower was built in 1983 by architects Swanke, Hayden & Connell. The 68 storey building has an all glass and bronze façade that blends well into the environment.

The public spaces inside the building are decked in marble, brass and mirrors. The gigantic five-level atrium has an arresting waterfall. Natural light passes through the monolithic skylight that caps the atrium. To cross over the waterfall’s pool, there is a pedestrian bridge for public use.

The first six stories of the building house a mall, where the retail shops and eateries keep busy. Latest fashions can be found on display in chic interior decor. During Christmas season, the base of the tower plays host to choral groups, when passer byes add celebration to the charming display.

Above the mall, the apartments and the offices make it a mixed use building. Donald Trump resides in the Tower’s penthouse valued at more than $100 million. If you are in the city, this is quintessential New York that you do not want to miss. You may walk out with less money but it is worth the experience.

Those looking into home construction may want to look up an apartment here.


Address:
725 Fifth Ave,
New York, NY 10022-2519
Tel: (212) 832-2000

Location: On 5th between 56th and 57th Sts.

Trains: E, F to Fifth Ave

Seagram Building

This New York landmark was designed by Philip Johnson, developed by Joseph Seagram's & Sons and the main architect was Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Completed in 1958, this was Mies dream come true; in it he has delivered his vision of simplicity and clarity. This was a time when construction jobs were difficult to get. The 38 storey International Style tower was later to become the most copied office building. architecture

Upon completion, Seagram became the world's most expensive skyscraper. The steel structure of the architecture is covered with tinted bronze glass. The construction used the most expensive materials and construction equipment. The use of bronze, travertine- a sedimentary rock and expensive green marble added to the construction cost and resulted in a work later celebrated as a city landmark.

Onsite, you can find the famous Four Seasons Restaurant, also designed by Mies and Johnson. You can still enjoy a meal in the 1959 ambience. The front space of the building is used as a gathering area and in the holiday season you can join the festive mood here. The city adapted and promoted the idea of "privately owned public spaces" from Seagram and advised other builders to come up with such spaces.

Seagram's facade reflects a calm sense of strength. Inside you will find 800,000 square feet of office space, Picasso art and fine dining options. Onsite, you can find the famous Four Seasons Restaurant (212-754-9494), also designed by Mies and Johnson. You can also enter the restaurant from the 52nd street. You can still enjoy a meal in 1959 ambience at the same place where JFK's 46th birthday party was celebrated. You will have to don a jacket and the ladies have to be formally dressed too. While you are at the Seagram Building, go down to the Brasserie Restaurant in the basement. From this 24x7 spot, you can exit onto 53rd street.

Neighboring architectural landmarks include St. Patrick's Cathedral, The Villard Houses at the New York Plaza Hotel and the Trump Tower.

Location: On Park Avenue between 52nd & 53rd Street

Trains: 6 to 51st Street; E or F to Lexington Avenue.

Address:
375 Park Ave,
New York, NY 10022