A three-bedroom, three-bath home occupying two corners of NYC’s iconic Flatiron Building has found its owner. A media rep for the property has confirmed that 18 South, a primary suite with southeastern exposures and plenty of posh amenities, listed for $15.65 million, is currently under contract. The name of the buyer, along with the final price, however, is still unknown.
The building’s lobby will contain elements inspired by original materials uncovered during the restoration process — including historic railings, original ironwork and marble mosaics.(Visualisation One / Courtesy of
The luxe condo’s sale is big news for the storied building, which has only hosted commercial tenants for more than a century. Built in 1902 as a showpiece by and for the Fuller Construction Company, the Flatiron has housed two sprawling basement restaurants, clothing and toy companies, as well as several magazines and publishing houses. It is now being converted for residential use, and its multi-million-dollar units are a hot commodity in the Manhattan real estate game.
18 South, which was recently sold, will contain southeastern exposures, typically considered the most sought-after orientation in NYC.(Visualisation One / Courtesy of
“The Flatiron Building, one of the most iconic and instantly recognizable buildings in New York City – if not the world – is undergoing a transformation of historic proportions,” a media rep for the building said in a statement. “Under the stewardship of The Brodsky Organization and a team of expert craftsmen, The Flatiron Building’s ornate exterior, including its intricate terra-cotta and limestone façade, is being meticulously restored, and the interiors are being transformed for its next chapter as 36 private residences.”
Studio Sofield and AD100 designer William Sofield were contracted to reimagine the inside of the building for contemporary living.(Visualisation One / Courtesy of The Flatiron Building)
Key features of the recently sold unit include: private entry with direct elevator access; a high-end kitchen designed by Italian luxury brand Poliform; German-engineered Gaggenau appliances; primary suite with windowed walk-in closet; a windowed primary bathroom with dual vanities; two additional bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom and radiant-heated floors; and a Ketra lighting system by Lutron, which allows residents to adjust brightness and color temperature and offers optional circadian-rhythm programming.
The residence’s high-end kitchen includes cabinetry by Italian luxury brand Poliform and German-engineered Gaggenau appliances.(Visualisation One / Courtesy of
The 24-story building, which sits on a triangular block bordered by Fifth Avenue, Broadway, and East 22nd Street, is well known for its unique shape and striking Beaux-Arts-style façade, which is currently being preserved and restored.
Key features of the recently sold unit include private entry with direct elevator access, shown here.(Visualisation One / Courtesy of The Flatiron Building)
“The multi-year exterior restoration process involved a meticulous survey of the building’s entire limestone, brick and terra-cotta façade,” the press rep noted. “The work included replacing all of the building’s windows — totaling more than 1,000 — as well as restoring thousands of unique terra-cotta pieces, each one carefully replicated by a specialty manufacturer in California and individually reinstalled by hand. A comprehensive restoration of the building’s six-foot-tall cornice at the top was also undertaken.”
A private, subterranean 60-foot lap pool is part of the building’s luxury wellness and fitness center.(Visualisation One / Courtesy of The Flatiron Building)
Studio Sofield and AD100 designer William Sofield were contracted to reimagine the inside of the building for contemporary living.
“The interiors honor the building’s rich legacy while incorporating contemporary elements inspired by original materials uncovered during the restoration process — including historic railings, original ironwork and marble mosaics — with fresh features that complement the building’s unique character, and timeless appeal,” the rep said.
A windowed primary bathroom with dual vanities is part of 18 South’s posh amenities.(Visualisation One / Courtesy of The Flatiron Building)
Pricing for a three-bedroom residence starts at $14.85 million, with a five-bedroom residence starting at approximately $53.5 million.
Bar Pisellino Flatiron, expected to open in 2027, will bring James Beard Award-winning chefs Rita Sodi and Jody Williams to the building. Set within the landmark’s restored ground floor, the café will be open to the public.
A smaller power room is also part of the layout.(Visualisation One / Courtesy of The Flatiron Building)