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The Rooftop at Pier 17

Seaport  ·  89 South Street, Pier 17, New York, NY 10038

Aerial view of the rooftop during a concert with the stage and river beyond Stage under the rooftop canopy with a crowd facing it at dusk Covered rooftop lounge with sofas and harbor views through glass walls Open rooftop promenade with planters, railings and the downtown skyline Pier 17 building at night with its red-lit facade on the East River Hand-picked

Photo: The Seaport; Photo: UnDeuxTroisCatsSank via Wikimedia Commons; Photo: Ivomurray via Wikimedia Commons; Photo: The Rooftop at Pier 17

3,500 standing·2,266 seated·65,000 sq ft·Space est. $50,000+
Why we picked it

The largest open-air rooftop in the set, with the power and freight to build a concert-scale show over the East River.

Usually booked for brand activations, product launches and galas, 500 to 3,500 guests.

About The Rooftop at Pier 17

The Rooftop at Pier 17 is a 1.5-acre deck five stories up, on a pier that runs about 300 ft into the East River. Guests look straight at the Brooklyn Bridge and the downtown skyline, and the roof can be enclosed for winter.

The rooftop holds up to 3,500 standing and about 2,266 seated. Level 4 below adds 35,000 sq ft for up to 1,800 standing, and Level 2 offers 6,100 sq ft for smaller groups. With 2,200 amps of power and a 15,000 lb freight elevator, large sets and stages load in without workarounds.

Ideal for

Know before you book

  • The roof runs a summer concert season, which limits open dates. Book early.
  • Catering runs through a preferred list, with Great Performances among the approved caterers. Confirm whether the list is exclusive.
  • Power is 2,200 amps and the freight elevator is rated to 15,000 lb.

What’s here

Food & drink
  • Preferred caterer list, including Great Performances
AV & production
  • 2,200 amps of power
  • 15,000 lb freight elevator
  • Concert production infrastructure
Space
  • The Rooftop: 1.5 acres, winter enclosure
  • Level 4: 35,000 sq ft
  • Level 2: 6,100 sq ft with two patios
Access & rules
  • Summer concert calendar limits dates

Location

89 South Street, Pier 17, New York, NY 10038

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