The Flatiron District of Manhattan stands as a haunting shadow of it's former vibrancy. Once a bustling hub of innovation, culture, and commerce, this historic neighborhood - centered around the iconic Flatiron Building at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Broadway - has been transformed into a desolate battleground following the Green Poison outbreak, a deadly engineered virus that decimated New York City.
Pre-Pandemic[]
Before the pandemic, the Flatiron District was a thriving neighborhood known for it's architectural grandeur and dynamic energy. The Flatiron Building, completed in 1902, was a symbol of New York’s early skyscraper era, it's triangular shape earning it the nickname "the Flatiron" due to it's resemblance to a cast-iron clothes iron. The district was a magnet for tech startups, advertising agencies, and creative firms, earning the moniker "Silicon Alley" in the 21st century. Trendy restaurants, boutique shops, and Madison Square Park's greenery made it a favorite for locals and tourists alike. The neighborhood pulsed with life, blending historic charm with modern ambition.
The Green Poison Outbreak[]
When the Green Poison swept through New York City during Black Friday, the Flatiron District was hit hard. The virus, spread via contaminated currency, turned the crowded holiday shopping season into a death trap. As panic gripped the city, the district's dense population and heavy foot traffic accelerated the outbreak. Businesses shuttered, streets emptied, and the once-lively Madison Square Park became a makeshift triage zone, littered with abandoned medical tents and body bags.
The federal government activated the Strategic Homeland Division to restore order, but the Flatiron District descended into chaos. Looters ransacked stores, and factions like the Rikers - escaped convicts from Rikers Island - began carving out territory. The Cleaners, a fanatical group of sanitation workers wielding flamethrowers, roamed the streets, burning infected bodies and anyone they deemed "contaminated." Amid the anarchy, desperate civilians formed small survivor groups, hiding in boarded-up brownstones or scavenging for supplies.
Gallery[]
Intel[]
Phone Recordings[]
Directive 51 - 1 • Directive 51 - 4 • Directive 51 - 5 • Directive 51 - 6 • Directive 51 - 7 • Vitaly Tchernenko's Journal 5 • Vitaly Tchernenko's Journal 7
Incident Reports[]
Jailbreak • Live Like Kings • Interrogation
Crashed Drone[]
Missing Agents[]
ECHOs[]
Appearances[]
| Locations in Tom Clancy's The Division |
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| Brooklyn • Chelsea • Pennsylvania Plaza • Garment District • Hudson Yards • Tenderloin • Times Square • Hell's Kitchen • Clinton • Flatiron District • Gramercy • Stuyvesant • Kips Bay • Murray Hill • Turtle Bay • Midtown East • West Side Pier • N.Y.C. Dark Zone |