Flatiron Building will be illuminated at night for the first time as part of condo conversion

On left: Photo by Artem Zhukov on Unsplash. On right: Rendering courtesy of The Flatiron Building

After over 120 years as a commercial building, the Flatiron Building will shine brightly as a new condo development . Literally. The distinct triangular building at 175 Fifth Avenue will be illuminated for the first time in its history when it reopens as luxury apartments. As first reported by the New York Post , the LED lighting scheme, designed by L’Observatoire International and approved by the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission, will be most prominent on the top five floors beneath the building’s signature cornice, then cascade downward to emphasize its architectural details, which have been restored as part of a multi-year renovation.

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