Which New York skyscraper is famous for its triangular footprint and nickname, the Flatiron?

Flatiron Building is the New York skyscraper famous for its triangular footprint and nickname, the Flatiron.

The building stands at the junction of Broadway, Fifth Avenue and East 22nd Street in Manhattan. Its narrow triangular plan was created by the shape of the site, producing the wedge-like appearance that inspired its nickname. The structure is about 87 metres tall and has 22 floors.

Designed by Daniel Burnham and Frederick Dinkelberg, it was completed in 1902. Its steel skeleton allowed a much taller building than traditional masonry construction could easily support, while its Beaux-Arts exterior used limestone and terra-cotta details.

The Flatiron Building was originally called the Fuller Building, after George A. Fuller, whose company developed it. “Flatiron” became the lasting public name because its silhouette resembled a household clothes iron. It is one of New York’s most photographed early skyscrapers.