January 13, 2020
American Academy of Dramatic Arts – Another First in NoMad
The first school dedicated to acting in the English-speaking world, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts (AADA) has its home in NoMad. The Academy was founded in 1884 by Harvard graduate and later professor Franklin Haven Sargent. It began its… | Read full post.
January 7, 2020
Schnipper’s Closes Its 23rd Street Location
On December 21, 2019, Schnipper’s sent out an e-mail announcing it closed its 23 East 23rd Street location on December 20th. The announcement came during the holidays after eight years at this location, and without prior warning. The reason given… | Read full post.
December 30, 2019
Last of the Neighborhood Flea Markets Closed December 28th
A decade ago, NoMad was covered with flea markets on the weekends. Curious shoppers from the casual tourist to the most discerning shopkeepers scoured one market after another on Saturdays and Sundays finding very special treasures, the likes of which… | Read full post.
December 23, 2019
Kassatex Finds a New Home in NoMad
Luxury textile and linen designer and distributor Kassatex has just signed a 10-year lease for its new home in NoMad, moving its headquarters up the street from 295 Fifth Avenue to an 11,670-square-foot space on the 11th floor of 330… | Read full post.
December 18, 2019
“Saloon Smasher” Carrie Nation Would Have Had Her Opinions on Today’s NoMad Fashions
On November 20, 1902 the annual horse show, one of the city’s most glittering events, was just beginning in Madison Square Garden at the corner of 26th and Madison (now the site of the New York Life tower). With the… | Read full post.
December 11, 2019
Nomad’s Tin Pan Alley Gains Five Landmarks
After years of grassroot efforts and eight months of heated hearings at the Landmarks Preservation Commission, the agency unanimously voted on Tuesday to landmark five buildings that represent Tin Pan Alley. Casting aside objections, the commission recognized the importance of these… | Read full post.
December 5, 2019
Milk Bar Is Here to Satisfy NoMad’s Sweet Tooth
Milk Bar, a haven for anyone with an insatiable sweet tooth, has treated our neighborhood to a new 4,000-square-foot flagship in the Ace Hotel at 1196 Broadway. Owner Christina Tosi, the former pastry chef for Momofuku Noodle Bar and Masterchef… | Read full post.
November 25, 2019
NoMad Welcomes Arrival of Lutron Experience Center
A new showroom opened in NoMad last month, bringing Lutron’s state-of-the-art lighting to all of the architects, designers, contractors, and developers in our neighborhood. This commercial Experience Center showcases Lutron’s wide range of lighting and control options, focusing on the… | Read full post.
November 20, 2019
NoMad Now Has Three Michelin-Star Restaurants and a Wealth of Others for Every Occasion
For an updated list of Michelin star and Michelin recognized restaurants in NoMad, click here Home to three Michelin restaurants, NoMad is quickly rising up the ranks of Manhattan’s neighborhoods when it comes to unique and luxurious dining experiences. Whether… | Read full post.
November 11, 2019
Equinox joins NoMad’s growing fitness community
Equinox, voted America’s best gym by Fitness Magazine, is expanding to NoMad with plans for a new 39,000-square-foot fitness club on 27th Street. The gym signed a 20-year lease in October for the first three floors of the building owned… | Read full post.