Hi, I am interested in understanding if "flatiron" refers to an architectural style or a particular building in the SOHO district. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Ann

• ID# 170.2 (reply to #170.1) - 29 July 2000
  Neither, in fact.
  The name "flatiron" was given to the Fuller Co. Building at Fifth and 23rd simply due to its triangular plan shape, no general stylistic term there.
  Flatiron/Fuller is located in the Madison Garden Park area, not SoHo, although the area south of Flatiron is unofficially dubbed (by some) as SoFi (South of Flatiron). ED