What year did the Flatiron Building open, and what was it originally called?

Spring cleaning comes with a green twist in Manhattan this April. On Wednesday, April 15th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Flatiron South Plaza will host a Community Recycling Day devoted to electronics and textile recycling, presented in partnership with the Lower East Side Ecology Center.

Residents are encouraged to bring all types of electronics—working or not—including computers, TVs, monitors, phones, and cables, along with clean textiles like clothing, shoes, and linens. Clean plastic bags are also accepted, thanks to a collaboration with SoMad®.

This event is part of a citywide Earth Month push to reduce landfill waste and encourage sustainable habits.

Upcoming Events

Disco music’s infectious spirit remains alive in Manhattan, as celebrations honor both the genre and legends like Melba Moore.

In February 2026, Melba Moore electrified audiences at the South Orange Performing Arts Center, dazzling with her legendary vocal range and beloved tracks such as “This Is It” and “You Stepped Into My Life.”

Returning to the spotlight, Moore will perform at Manhattan’s 54 Below Supper Club on June 24 and 25 during Black Music Month. Audiences can look forward to her vibrant stage presence and the continued celebration of her impact on disco and R&B.

Cocktail Dinner at Amalfi ft. Kings County Distillery

Date: April 8
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: 200 5th Ave, NYC

Admission: Buy tickets here.
Details: For more information, please visit the website here.

Sakura Book Launch at Rizzoli Bookstore

Date: April 9
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: 1133 Broadway

Admission: Buy tickets here.
Details: For more information, please visit the website here.

Discovering pet adoption opportunities in Manhattan is a heartwarming way to welcome a new companion into your life.

The ASPCA Adoption Center on East 92nd Street and the Humane Society of New York on East 59th offer a diverse array of adoptable dogs and cats, all spayed, neutered, and vaccinated for their next chapter.

Walk-ins are accepted daily at the ASPCA, while smaller dog adoptions can be booked online.

Business Spotlight

Manhattan is savoring a new wave of South Indian cuisine, spotlighting the vibrant flavors of Kerala.

Kidilum, a standout in the Flatiron district since February 2026, brings Kerala’s coastal and inland culinary magic to the city.

Led by Chef Vinu Raveendran, the menu features signature dishes like nandu curry—a crab specialty with roasted coconut—and vella korma, a white lamb shank curry finished with burnt garlic oil.

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The Flatiron Building opened in 1902. It was originally called the Fuller Building, named after George A. Fuller, founder of the company that commissioned it. Locals quickly dubbed it the "Flatiron" because its distinctive triangular shape resembled a cast-iron clothes iron of the era.