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Valentine’s Day in NYC is busy. If you want the best selection and the smoothest delivery experience, timing matters as much as the bouquet.
This guide shares recommended order by times and practical delivery advice by neighborhood, including Upper West Side, Upper East Side, Midtown, Downtown, plus select areas in Brooklyn and Queens.
Quick note: Valentine’s week demand changes hour by hour. If you need a very specific time, order early and add delivery instructions at checkout.
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At a glance: recommended order by times
These are practical, conservative guidelines that help avoid sellouts and tight routing. Earlier is always better on Feb 13 and Feb 14.
| Date | Best for | Recommended order by | Delivery notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10 to Feb 12 | Best selection, custom requests | Any time (earlier wins) | Great for office deliveries and specific color palettes |
| Feb 13 | Avoid the Feb 14 rush | By 2:00pm for same day delivery routing | Evening deliveries may be limited, doorman buildings are easiest |
| Feb 14 (Valentine’s Day) | Last minute gifting | By 11:00am for best chance of same day delivery | Traffic and building access add delays. Designer’s choice is the fastest option |
Neighborhood cutoffs and delivery guidance
Use this as a practical planning guide. If you are ordering for an office, hotel, or a building with strict rules, include delivery details at checkout.
Manhattan: Uptown
| Area | Recommended order by on Feb 14 | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Upper West Side (Lincoln Square, Riverside) | By 11:00am | Heavy Valentine’s volume and building access. Doormen help |
| Upper East Side (Yorkville, Lenox Hill) | By 11:00am | Doorman buildings are efficient, but routes fill early |
| Harlem (West Harlem, Central Harlem, East Harlem) | By 10:30am | Distance and routing constraints. Order earlier for best selection |
Manhattan: Midtown
| Area | Recommended order by on Feb 14 | Delivery tip |
|---|---|---|
| Midtown East (Turtle Bay, Sutton Place) | By 10:30am | For offices: add company name, floor, and reception notes |
| Midtown West (Hell’s Kitchen, Hudson Yards) | By 10:30am | Traffic and loading rules. Hotels need recipient name and room or concierge info |
| Chelsea + Flatiron + NoMad | By 11:00am | Great areas for daytime delivery. Offices are common |
Manhattan: Downtown
| Area | Recommended order by on Feb 14 | Delivery tip |
|---|---|---|
| West Village + Greenwich Village | By 10:30am | Walkups and narrow streets. Include buzzer, unit, and phone number |
| SoHo + Tribeca | By 11:00am | Concierge buildings help. For businesses: add contact name |
| Lower East Side + East Village | By 10:30am | Walkups and access delays. Choose smaller vases if stair delivery is likely |
| Financial District (FiDi, Battery Park City) | By 10:30am | Office and lobby security. Add floor, suite, and a recipient phone |
Brooklyn and Queens (select areas)
If you are ordering outside Manhattan, ordering early matters even more. If you do not see your neighborhood here, choose your product and add a note at checkout and we will confirm what is possible.
| Area | Recommended order by on Feb 14 | Delivery tip |
|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg + Greenpoint | By 10:00am | Bridge traffic can bottleneck. Order earlier for time sensitive deliveries |
| Brooklyn Heights + DUMBO + Cobble Hill | By 10:00am | Many doorman buildings, but routes fill early |
| Park Slope + Fort Greene + Carroll Gardens | By 10:00am | Family homes and walkups. Include a phone number for arrival |
| Long Island City + Astoria | By 9:30am | Tunnels and bridges add variability. Order early |
Delivery tips that prevent Valentine’s Day delays
- Doorman buildings: add building name if it helps, and confirm the recipient name matches the lobby log.
- Walkups: include unit number, buzzer, and a reachable phone. Smaller vases are easier to deliver upstairs.
- Offices: include company name, floor, suite, and receptionist details. Some buildings refuse after-hours deliveries.
- Hotels: include guest name and either the room number or concierge instructions. Many hotels do not accept deliveries without a confirmed guest name.
- Substitutions: if a specific flower sells out, designer’s choice keeps delivery fast while staying in your price range.
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FAQ: NYC Valentine’s Day delivery
Do you deliver on Valentine’s Day in NYC?
Yes. We deliver across NYC with neighborhood-based routing and limited capacity on peak days. Ordering early secures the best selection and delivery window.
What is the best day to send Valentine’s flowers?
Feb 13 is often the sweet spot for selection and smoother delivery. Feb 14 works well too, but routes fill earlier and popular designs sell out.
Can you deliver to offices, hotels, and doorman buildings?
Yes. Include complete details at checkout, especially floor, suite, concierge or reception instructions, and a recipient phone number.
What happens if the recipient is not available?
If the building can accept the delivery, we will leave it with the doorman, concierge, or reception where permitted. If not, we will contact the recipient using the details provided.
Can I add chocolates, macarons, candles, or a plush gift?
Yes. Add ons are a great way to make a Valentine’s delivery feel complete. Choose your flowers first, then add gifts before checkout.
Last minute? Shop now and include delivery instructions. The earlier you order on Feb 14, the better the outcome.