New York City

Paul is this building shaped like a slice of cake or wedge of cheese? :D It reminds me of Stafford House in King William Street, London EC3 ~ I was working there in the late 70's for Lloyd's of London. I went back to show it to old Hubby last year while we were at the Bank of England Museum - Sadly the old Stafford House had been demolished and a New Stafford House built in it's place... It was Cheese shaped like the old building, but had absolutely no character! :o(

This was suppose to resemble an actual 'flat iron' and nearly suffered the same fate as Stafford House. I agree it looks more like a slice of cake or cheese.

It's taller than old/new Stafford House...! :D

I get the "flat-iron" reference but it always looked like the prow of a huge ship, to me. With so much "renewal" going on it's nice to see something beautiful and venerable.

LOL, I never thought it resembled a flat iron - more like a slice of wedding cake or wedge of Swiss Cheese. The architecture is really quite remarkable up close.

It must be a real perk to have the penthouse on the point!

It's was built in 1904 - nice to see a piece of old New York.