Sellers—and their brokers, pay attention!
Walk by the Flatiron Building—where Broadway slices into Fifth—and you’re met not just with steel and limestone, but with presence. Since 1902, this architectural icon has stood its triangular ground against trend and time, anchoring the city with elegant defiance. No flash. No glass curtain walls. Just form, function, and lasting character. The Flatiron Building was more than just an office building; it symbolized the shift towards a new business district and the architectural possibilities of the 20th century
To me, the Flatiron Building is the very definition of a solid citizen: reliable, recognizable, and unapologetically itself. It doesn’t chase attention—it commands it through integrity. Much like the best kind of New Yorker. And the best kind of buyer.
In New York real estate, speed makes headlines and celebrity listings turn heads—but it’s the prepared buyer who walks away with the keys. Not the loudest voice in the room, but the one who shows up with quiet strength, clarity, and purpose.
Like the Flatiron, a strong buyer stands tall—ready, steady, and built to close.
Built on Intention, Reliability, Trustworthy and contributes positively to their community
A solid citizen is more than just a qualified buyer—they’re a presence.
Grounded. Intentional. Trustworthy. They move through New York real estate with clarity and conviction, not chaos.
They don’t chase attention; they earn trust.
They come prepared—not just with paperwork, but with purpose.
They understand that owning in this city isn’t just about property—it’s about participation.
Whether they're buying their first co-op, a weekend pied-à-terre, or their next forever home, a solid citizen isn’t transactional—they’re transformational. They help buildings thrive, boards stabilize, and neighborhoods rise.
In real estate, the prepared buyer holds the real power—because money isn’t just a means, it’s momentum.
When you're ready, the market listens.
In the eyes of Kogos Chronicles, a solid citizen is what every real estate deal in NYC needs: a buyer who’s not just transactional — but transformational. The strongest offer isn’t always the highest. It’s the one ready to close.
As a testament to the Iconic Flatiron Building sold for $190 Million at Auction as reported by the Smithsonian Magazine. The landmark hasn’t been up for public auction since the Great Depression, when it sold for $100,000 and being converted to condominiums. For more information email: [email protected].
Scott Kogos
A broker's market, for those who value the difference.
