New York City’s Flatiron building enters new era with $58.5m apartments
Manhattan’s triangular building will open this fall to wealthy residents, with 36 apartments exposing Flatiron’s ‘steel skeleton’New York City’s Flatiron building has had many lives: as a structure seen as a deathtrap; as a nuisance which created a deadly, petticoat-lifting, wind current and, mainly, as a commercial space.Now, the triangular building, a favorite of tourists and locals alike, is entering a new era: as a residential building, where apartments cost up to $58.5m.
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The Flatiron building in New York City will become a residential building this fall. It will have 36 apartments for wealthy residents. Some apartments will cost as much as $58.5 million. The building’s famous steel frame will be visible inside the homes.
Why it matters
This change shows how old office buildings in Manhattan are being turned into luxury homes. It affects the city’s housing market and shows what rich buyers can afford.
- What is the Flatiron building?
- It is a famous triangular skyscraper in Manhattan, New York City.
- How much can the most expensive apartment cost?
- The most expensive apartment can cost up to $58.5 million.
- When will the building open as homes?
- It will open this fall.
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New York City’s Flatiron building enters new era with $58.5m apartments
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