e-waste recycling day on april 16th

Bring your old electronics to donate at our E-Waste Recycling Day next
Wednesday, April 16th from 10 am – 2 pm at the Flatiron South Plaza.

In partnership with the Lower East Side Ecology Center (LESEC) and Madison Square Park Conservancy, be a part of this green initiative during Earth Month!

BONUS: The donor with the most e-waste will win a FREE Shack Party (for up to 20 guests and $500 value) from Shake Shack in Madison Square Park! 🍔🍟 View full Terms & Conditions.

Easter & PASSOVER DINING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

As you make plans for Easter & Passover this month, we’ve put together a dining guide featuring Flatiron & NoMad restaurants offering special menus for your celebrations.

Featuring:

• Passover at Barbounia
• Easter Brunch at Cosme
• Easter Specials at La Tête d’Or

sustainable shopping in flatiron & nomad

This Earth Month, we’re highlighting local businesses with a focus on sustainability. Support Flatiron & NoMad retailers that are making a positive impact on the environment.

Featuring:

• Shop secondhand clothing & accessories at Buffalo Exchange
• Visit the non-toxic, plant-based hair salon The Clean Beauty Lab
• Book a facial Pretty Please Skincare

green certified restaurants® in the district

Did you know Flatiron & NoMad is NYC’s first Green-Dining Destination™? For your next dining experience, visit one of the Green Certified Restaurants® in the neighborhood!

Featuring:

• BLACKBARN
• Honeybrains
• Planta Queen

Artist & Creatives Call: 28th Street & Broadway asphalt murals

Calling all artists! Flatiron NoMad Partnership is looking for vibrant asphalt mural design concepts for the pedestrian plazas at 28th Street & Broadway. Use the streets as your canvas to bring color to the district!

Think you’d be a great fit? View all details here. Questions are due by tomorrow, April 10th and proposal submissions are due by Friday, April 25th.

NEIGHBORHOOD NEED-TO-KNOWS

Quick hits on community info, resources, & happenings

Business Portal Update: We’re excited to announce that our Business Portal features a new Business Directory designed to connect business owners and operators in Flatiron & NoMad! To access the Business Directory, create your free Business Portal account here.

DSNY Curbside Composting: As of April 1, 2025, separation of compost from trash is now mandatory. Register for a virtual info session tomorrow, Thursday, April 10 at 4 pm to learn about composting best practices. Learn more about curbside composting here.

Construction Notice: The NYC Department of Design & Construction (DDC) announced pedestrian ramp construction will soon begin at various locations in Manhattan and Queens to upgrade ramps to ADA specifications. The anticipated completion of the entire project is September 2026. Location specific advisories will be distributed 72 hours prior to the start of work at each corner. Locations in Flatiron and NoMad include Madison Avenue from East 23rd Street to East 36th Street. For more information, please visit nycpedramps.info or contact Alexandra Girgis (HWPR23MQ.CCL@gmail.com or 929-598-7249).

Street Closures:

• West 22nd Street between Sixth Avenue and Fifth Avenue will be closed from 9 am to 3 pm Monday – Friday through April 25th to excavate and install conduit and vault for new major service.

Neighborhood Guides

• Local Dining Guide: Area restaurants, bars, and cafes
• Happy Hour Roundup: Food & drink specials at hot spots and hidden gems
• New Neighbors: Newly opened businesses in Flatiron & NoMad