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Lower East Side · 172 Norfolk Street, New York, NY 10002
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Photo: Orensanz Events
A former 1849 synagogue with vaulted Gothic arches, and a runway venue that designers have returned to for decades.
The Angel Orensanz Foundation fills a neo-Gothic building from 1849 on Norfolk Street, the oldest surviving synagogue building in New York. Tall pointed arches, a wraparound balcony and worn painted walls give the room a raw, dramatic feel.
The main floor covers 7,000 sq ft and holds up to 300 standing or about 260 seated. The 3,500 sq ft balcony adds room for around 200 more. A green room and prep area support the event, and producers bring in their own lighting and staging.
Alexander McQueen staged shows here, and NYFW shows returned in 2025 and 2026.
More fashion show spaces →Seats about 260 for dinner under the vaulted arches.
More gala / fundraiser spaces →A dramatic room for a fashion-led brand moment.
More brand activation spaces →The balcony gives guests a view down onto a reveal.
More product launch spaces →
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172 Norfolk Street, New York, NY 10002
