The Flatiron Building, originally the Fuller Building, is a triangular 22-story, 285-foot-tall steel-framed landmarked building located at 175 Fifth Avenue in the eponymous Flatiron District neighborhood of the borough of Manhattan, New York City.

Why was the Flatiron Building built?

The building was intended to serve as offices for the George A. ... At 22 stories and 307 feet, the Flatiron was never the city's tallest building, but always one of its most dramatic-looking, and its popularity with photographers and artists has made it an enduring symbol of New York for more than a century.

How long did it take to build the Flatiron?

Harry S. Black, the owner of the Flatiron and Fuller Company, decided to sell the building in 1925 after approximately 25 years of construction. The new owner, the Equitable Life Insurance Company, made some renovations and alterations to help attract tenants.