What is the Flatiron Building?
The Flatiron Building is a famous building in New York City which is known around the world for its very distinctive profile. Due to the unusual shape of the lot the building was constructed on, the Flatiron Building has a triangular footprint which does indeed cause it to resemble an old-fashioned flatiron. The building also lends its name to the surrounding neighborhood, which is dominated by this distinctive building; in fact, the building is so distinctive that it creates its own microclimate. Because of the unusual shape of the Flatiron Building and the surrounding architecture, distinctive breezes and winds are endemic in the area.
