Mayor Eric Adams has made the conversion of struggling office buildings into residences a major component of his attempt to address New York City’s housing shortage.
Mr. Amro said that despite the Flatiron’s quirky interior, its numerous windows would make a conversion into residences far easier than most office buildings.
But the construction would require some major internal changes: Stairs and elevators must be moved around and consolidated.
The owners have considered various plans, some with multiple units on each floor, with about 40 total residences.
The ground floor, however, will remain retail space; T-Mobile has a store there with a long-term lease.
Persons:
Eric Adams, Jonathan J, Miller, Miller Samuel Real, ”
Organizations:
Department of City, Amro, Mobile
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