Empty for years, NYC's famous Flatiron Building — and its weird narrow passages — may get a fresh start with $190M sale

• The historic Flatiron Building went to a court-mandated auction on Wednesday after being practically empty for years.
• Investor Jacob Garlick outbid previous owners to buy the landmark for $190 million, reports say.
• One previous owner predicts renovations will cost Garlick around $100 million.

The Flatiron Building is one of New York City's most recognizable structures, and it now has a new owner after a public auction on Wednesday.