LAST CHANCE! take our 2025 COMMUNITY SURVEY

Share your thoughts in our 2025 Community Survey for a chance to win a prize! Please take 5 minutes to give us feedback on the work we do each day – whether you live, work, or visit Flatiron & NoMad, your input helps shape our efforts and priorities.

To say thanks, respondents will be entered to win a $50 gift card to one of the following neighborhood restaurants: THISBOWL, Skinny Louie, Barlume, Passerine, Bagel Pub OR win (2) VIP Tickets to the upcoming NoMad Jazz Festival.

ATTEND THE NOMAD JAZZ FESTIVAL NEXT WEEK

Attend the first-ever NoMad Jazz Festival! Celebrate world class music with free pop-up jazz performances from August 3-8 at neighborhood venues before culminating at the main festival on August 9-10 in Madison Square Park. In addition, enjoy exclusive discounts from local businesses starting this Friday, August 1st.

Presented by The NoMad Alliance in collaboration with Flatiron NoMad Partnership, The Jazz Gallery, and Madison Square Park Conservancy.

JOIN US THIS SUNDAY FOR OUR GILDED GATSBY JAZZ PARTY

Kick off the NoMad Jazz Festival by joining us this Sunday, August 3rd from 1 – 5 pm on the Flatiron North Plaza for our Gilded Gatsby Jazz Party in collaboration with Michael Arenella.

Live jazz, vintage glamour and timeless style await at this free event which will include a range of performances and activities not to be missed, including:

• Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra
• Dance Performances
• Live Plein Air Painting Session
• Tintype Photo Booth Session
• Old-Time Magician

Photo Credit: Wesley Sherow

MOVERS & SHAKERS: JANET LUHRS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE JAZZ GALLERY

Meet Janet Luhrs, Executive Director of performing arts nonprofit The Jazz Gallery, located at 1158 Broadway, 5th Floor.

“Jazz is a genre that has the ability to foster understanding, encourage unity and deepen humanity,” says Janet. “It has long been our vision to bring great Jazz to a larger audience and the NoMad Jazz Festival enables us to share this fabulous music with the entire community.”

Janet discusses her role at The Jazz Gallery, its mission for the past 30 years, and what she likes most about Flatiron & NoMad.

SEE YOU AT SUMMER RESTAURANT WEEK!

NYC Summer Restaurant Week is on now through August 17th!

Take advantage of special menus and deals at Flatiron and NoMad restaurants. Enjoy a 2-course lunch or a 3-course dinner for $30, $45, or $60. Explore menus and book a table at neighborhood spots here.

A preview of participating Flatiron & NoMad restaurants include:

• Café Carmellini
• Junoon
• Sabai Thai

SUMMER STREETS ARE BACK THIS SATURDAY

NYC Summer Streets return! On Saturdays, August 2, 9, & 16 from 7 am – 3 pm, NYC’s streets will be open for people to play, walk, run, and bike.

Enjoy nearly eight miles of car-free streets from the Brooklyn Bridge to East Harlem including blocks of Park Avenue South through Flatiron & NoMad.

national night out

Enjoy barbecue, fun, and music at National Night Out next Tuesday, August 5th at
5 pm at the following locations: Playground at MS 104 on 20th Street & 2nd Avenue and McCaffery Playground on West 43rd Street between 8th and 9th Avenue.

The NYPD 13th Precinct and the Midtown South Precinct host National Night Out annually to promote police-community partnerships to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.

NEIGHBORHOOD NEED-TO-KNOWS

Quick hits on community info, resources, & happenings

Con Edison Work Notice: Through November 28, Fifth Avenue between 20th and 21st Streets will be impacted by gas line upgrades each day. Expect lane closures, limited street parking, and generator noise throughout the project.

Free Walking Tours: Discover the local history of Flatiron & NoMad during a free walking tour! Walking tours happen the first Sunday of every month at 11 am, rain or shine. You’ll meet one of our tour guides at the tip of the Flatiron Building for a 90-minute tour. Learn more.

Link NYC LinkLocal Program: LinkNYC has expanded its free ad offerings for local small businesses. Creative features that were previously only available through the paid LinkLocal Plus tier are now free for all LinkLocal users. LinkNYC has partnered with the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) to host monthly webinars that help New York City-based organizations learn how to take advantage of the LinkLocal program.

Neighborhood Activations:

• Gruns: Saturday, August 2nd from 10 am – 8 pm on the Flatiron North Plaza
• Gilded Gatsby Jazz Party: Sunday, August 3rd from 1 pm – 5 pm on the Flatiron North Plaza
• Summer Streets: Sunday, August 3rd from 7 am – 3 pm along Park Avenue South throughout Flatiron & NoMad

Street Closures:

• West 29th Street between Fifth Avenue and Broadway will be closed from 12:01 am Saturday to 8 pm Sunday through August 24th to facilitate crane operation.

Neighborhood Guides

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