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You’ve been burned before. Ordered flowers online and watched them droop within 48 hours. Paid premium prices for arrangements that looked nothing like the photos.
Here’s what changes when you order from us: every stem is hand-selected that morning from trusted growers. Every arrangement is built by designers who understand the difference between flowers that photograph well and flowers that actually last.
Your recipient gets vibrant, fragrant flowers that hold their beauty for 7-10 days. You get the satisfaction of knowing your gift made the right impression.
Columbia Midtown Florist has been serving Alphabet City families and businesses for generations. We’re the flower shop that major corporations trust for their events and neighbors choose for their most important moments.
Our Midtown location puts us minutes from Alphabet City, with designers who know the neighborhood’s independent character. We’ve built our reputation on a simple principle: if we wouldn’t send these flowers to our own family, we don’t send them to yours.
That’s why we hand-select every stem each morning and condition each flower properly before it goes into an arrangement. In a city full of shortcuts, we do things the right way.
You place your order online or call us at 212-871-8758. Within minutes, our team starts hand-selecting your flowers from the day’s freshest arrivals—no week-old blooms sitting in coolers.
Our designers create your arrangement with the same care they’d use for their own special occasion. Every stem is properly conditioned, every arrangement is built to travel well through Manhattan’s streets.
Your flowers are delivered by professionals who know Alphabet City’s buildings, doormen, and delivery protocols. They understand that timing matters and that your flowers need to arrive looking perfect.
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Every arrangement includes morning-fresh flowers, professional conditioning that extends bloom life, and delivery by our experienced Manhattan team. But you also get something most flower shops don’t offer: accountability.
In Alphabet City’s mix of pre-war walk-ups and modern high-rises, our drivers know how to navigate every building type. They work with doormen, coordinate with recipients, and ensure your flowers reach the right person at the right time.
You’re also supporting sustainable practices. We work with growers who prioritize responsible farming, source locally when possible, and use eco-friendly packaging. Beautiful flowers shouldn’t cost the earth.
We accept same-day orders until 2 PM for Alphabet City delivery, but earlier is always better for timing flexibility. If you order by noon, we can often accommodate specific delivery time requests.
After 2 PM, we’ll schedule your delivery for the next business day. Emergency situations happen though—call us at 212-871-8758 and we’ll see what we can do. Sometimes we can squeeze in a late order depending on our driver’s route.
The key is communication. Give us your recipient’s phone number and any special delivery instructions when you order. This helps us coordinate timing and ensures smooth delivery even in Alphabet City’s busiest areas.
Our drivers know Alphabet City’s building landscape—from classic tenements to newer doorman buildings. We’ve been delivering here for years and understand how each building type works.
For doorman buildings, we coordinate with building staff and always get a signature confirmation. For walk-ups, we contact recipients directly to coordinate handoff timing. We never leave flowers unattended in lobbies or hallways.
The secret is getting complete information upfront: full address with apartment number, recipient’s phone number, and any building-specific instructions like buzzer codes or preferred delivery times. This prevents delays and ensures your flowers reach their destination safely.
Simple: we start with truly fresh flowers and handle them properly from day one. Most shops receive flowers that have already traveled for days and sat in distribution centers. We work directly with growers and hand-select blooms the morning of your order.
Every stem gets properly conditioned—cut at the right angle, placed in nutrient solution, and stored at optimal temperature until arrangement. Our designers know which flowers work well together and how to create arrangements that travel well through NYC streets.
The result is arrangements that stay vibrant for 7-10 days instead of wilting within 2-3 days. When you’re paying premium prices, you should get premium longevity. We include detailed care instructions to help you maximize your flowers’ lifespan.
Absolutely. Custom work is actually our favorite type of order. Whether you need specific colors for a corporate event, want to recreate a meaningful arrangement, or have a vision that requires particular flowers, we can make it happen.
Call us at 212-871-8758 to discuss your ideas. We’ll talk through your vision, suggest flower options, and create something unique. Our designers have access to premium blooms and exotic varieties that don’t appear in our standard online catalog.
For custom arrangements, 24-hour notice helps us source specialty flowers if needed. But we can often create beautiful custom pieces same-day using our premium daily selections. The key is communicating your vision clearly so we can exceed your expectations.
We deliver throughout Manhattan—Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Midtown, SoHo, Chelsea, Financial District, Greenwich Village, and everywhere in between. We also serve Brooklyn, Queens, and other NYC boroughs.
Our delivery team knows the city intimately. They understand building protocols, traffic patterns, and timing considerations for each neighborhood. Whether you’re sending flowers to a corporate office in Midtown or a brownstone in Brooklyn Heights, we handle it professionally.
Same-day delivery is available throughout Manhattan with standard delivery fees. Outer borough deliveries may require additional time and fees depending on distance. Call us for specific pricing and timing to your delivery location—we’re always transparent about costs upfront.
Sustainability matters to us and to many of our Alphabet City customers. We work with growers who use responsible farming practices and prioritize environmental stewardship whenever possible.
We source locally when flowers are in season, reducing transportation impact. Our packaging uses recyclable materials, and we minimize waste in our design process. For exotic varieties that must be imported, we choose suppliers who demonstrate commitment to sustainable practices.
While we can’t guarantee every single stem is locally grown—especially for specialty orchids or out-of-season blooms—we’re committed to making responsible choices. We believe beautiful flowers and environmental responsibility can coexist, and we’re constantly working to improve our sustainability practices.
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