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You need flowers today. Not tomorrow. Not “sometime this week.” Today.
We get it. Life moves fast in East Harlem, and the last thing you need is a florist who can’t keep up. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, apologizing for missing dinner, or just want to brighten someone’s day, our same day flower delivery gets fresh arrangements to your door without the runaround.
Order by early afternoon and we’ll have your flowers delivered the same day. No hidden fees. No vague delivery windows. Just fresh blooms that actually look like the photos and last longer than two days. We focus on what matters—getting quality flowers to the right address at the right time, so your gesture lands the way you intended.
Columbia Midtown Florist serves East Harlem with the kind of service you’d expect from a local flower shop that actually understands the neighborhood. We’re not a national chain with a generic approach to flower delivery. We know the streets, the buildings, and the people who live here.
Our drivers don’t get lost. Our flowers don’t show up wilted. And when you call with a question or a special request, you talk to someone who can actually help. We’ve built our reputation on reliability, not marketing—because in a neighborhood like East Harlem, word travels fast when you don’t deliver what you promise.
Here’s what happens when you order from our flower store. You browse our selection online and pick an arrangement that fits the occasion and your budget. We’re not hiding the prices or adding mystery fees at checkout—what you see is what you pay.
Once you place your order, we get to work. If you order by early afternoon, we’ll deliver same day. You’ll get a confirmation right away, and we’ll keep you updated when your flowers are out for delivery. Our drivers know East Harlem, so they’re not circling the block trying to figure out which entrance to use or how to get past the front desk.
When your flowers arrive, they’re fresh. Not “shipped from across the country and sitting in a warehouse” fresh—actually fresh. We design each arrangement to last, which means you’re not spending money on flowers that wilt by the weekend. If something goes wrong, you can reach us. Real people. Real answers.
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When you order from Columbia Midtown Florist, you’re getting more than just a bouquet. You’re getting flowers arranged by people who know what they’re doing, delivered by drivers who know where they’re going, and backed by a local flower shop that’s not going to disappear when you need help.
We carry everything you’d expect from a full-service florist in East Harlem—roses, lilies, seasonal arrangements, birthday bouquets, anniversary flowers, sympathy arrangements, and everyday blooms for your home or office. If you have something specific in mind, we can create custom arrangements based on your color preferences, favorite flowers, or the vibe you’re going for. Want to add chocolates, a card, or something extra? We’ve got those too.
Same-day delivery is available throughout East Harlem when you order before our cutoff time. We also deliver to surrounding areas in Upper Manhattan and across the city. If you’re not sure what to send, we can walk you through it. If you know exactly what you want, we’ll make it happen. Either way, you’re working with a local flower store that understands what matters to people in this neighborhood—quality, reliability, and respect for your time and money.
If you need flowers delivered today in East Harlem, place your order by early afternoon—typically around 12pm to 2pm, depending on the delivery location and time of year. The earlier you order, the more flexibility we have with delivery timing.
Same-day delivery works best when you give us a few hours to arrange your flowers and get them to the right address. If you’re cutting it close, call us directly and we’ll let you know if we can still make it happen. We’re not going to promise same-day delivery if we can’t deliver on it—that’s not how we operate.
Once your order is confirmed, we’ll send you updates so you know when your flowers are on the way. Our drivers know East Harlem well, so we don’t run into the same delays that out-of-town delivery services deal with.
Fresh flowers from Columbia Midtown Florist typically last 5 to 10 days with proper care, depending on the type of flowers you order. Roses, lilies, and carnations tend to last longer. More delicate blooms like tulips or peonies have a shorter vase life but are worth it for their beauty.
When your arrangement arrives, trim the stems at an angle, place them in fresh water, and keep them away from direct sunlight or heat sources. Change the water every couple of days and remove any wilted blooms to keep the rest of the arrangement looking fresh.
We design our arrangements to last because we know you’re not buying flowers just for the day they arrive. You want them to look good all week. If your flowers don’t hold up the way they should, let us know and we’ll make it right.
Yes, we deliver to apartments, businesses, brownstones, walk-ups, and everywhere else in East Harlem. Our drivers are familiar with the neighborhood, so they know how to navigate building entrances, doormen, buzzer systems, and all the quirks that come with NYC deliveries.
If you’re sending flowers to an apartment, include any buzzer codes, apartment numbers, or delivery instructions in your order notes. If the building has a doorman or front desk, we’ll leave the flowers there with the recipient’s name. For businesses, we’ll deliver during business hours and confirm the delivery with the front desk or reception.
If nobody’s home and we can’t leave the flowers safely, we’ll contact you to arrange a redelivery or leave them with a neighbor if you’ve given us permission. We don’t just leave flowers sitting in a hallway where they’ll get stolen or wilted.
Absolutely. If you have specific colors, flower types, or a particular style in mind, we can create a custom arrangement for you. Just let us know what you’re looking for when you place your order—whether it’s all white roses, bright tropical colors, soft pastels, or something tied to a specific theme or occasion.
Custom arrangements work best when you give us a little lead time, but we can often accommodate same-day requests depending on what’s available. If you’re not sure what would work best, tell us about the occasion and the person receiving the flowers, and we’ll suggest options that fit.
We’re not going to upsell you on flowers you don’t need or push you toward the most expensive arrangement. We’ll work with your budget and your vision to create something that makes sense. That’s the advantage of working with a local florist in East Harlem instead of clicking through a generic online catalog.
We deliver throughout East Harlem and the surrounding areas of Upper Manhattan, including Spanish Harlem, Central Harlem, and parts of the Upper East Side. We also deliver to other neighborhoods across Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx, and Brooklyn, depending on the delivery date and time.
If you’re not sure whether we deliver to a specific address, enter the zip code when you place your order and we’ll let you know if same-day or next-day delivery is available. For locations outside our immediate delivery area, we can often arrange delivery through our network, but it may not qualify for same-day service.
East Harlem is our home base, so deliveries within the neighborhood get priority and the fastest service. If you need flowers delivered somewhere else in NYC, we’ll make sure they get there—just give us a little more notice if it’s outside our usual delivery zone.
If something’s wrong with your order—the flowers arrived damaged, the arrangement doesn’t look right, or the delivery didn’t happen when it should have—contact us right away and we’ll fix it. We’re not going to make you jump through hoops or argue about what went wrong.
We’ll either send a replacement arrangement, issue a refund, or work out another solution that makes sense. Our goal is to make sure you’re happy with what you ordered and that the person receiving the flowers gets exactly what you intended.
Mistakes happen, but how we handle them is what matters. We’ve built our reputation in East Harlem by standing behind our work and taking care of customers when things don’t go as planned. If you’re not satisfied, we want to know about it so we can make it right.
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