NEIGHBORHOOD NEED-TO-KNOWS
Quick hits on community info, resources, & happenings
Land Use, Housing & Zoning Committee Meeting: The Department of City Planning (DCP) will be giving a presentation on the Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) Rezoning Plan at Community Board 5 tonight at 6 pm. Register here.
RFP: 2026 Winter Public Art Installation: The Flatiron NoMad Partnership seeks submissions of existing public art installations to serve as the centerpiece of our Winter 2026 programming series. The submission deadline is Friday, February 28. Learn more here.
NYC Funds Finder: From NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS), NYC Funds Finder is NYC’s first no-cost online capital marketplace for small business owners. Create your account to find available loan and grant resources, or connect with free one-on-one financing assistance.
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).
Neighborhood Activations:
- Film Shoot: A large film shoot will be taking place tomorrow, Thursday, January 30 from 6 am – 3 pm at the following locations: Broadway between 27th & 28th Streets and West 27th Street, Fifth Avenue between 27th and 28th Streets, and West 27th & West 28th Streets between Fifth & Sixth Avenues.
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
