New York City is home to a variety of A-listers who are part of an elite group that frequently visits the city’s best members-only clubs. In this week’s “VIP Scene” episode from Us Weekly, details are shared about some of NYC’s hottest members-only establishments and the cost to join them. Aman, located atop the historic Crown Building on 57th Street and Fifth Avenue, has a $200,000 initiation fee with an additional $15,000 per year for exclusive access to the building’s apartments and luxurious hotel amenities. The rooftop garden, pool, and three-floor spa add to the glamor of this venue.
Another popular club in NYC is Zero Bond, with initiation fees ranging from $750 to $5,000 and annual fees of $2,750 to $4,400. Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, and Keleigh Teller were spotted enjoying a night out at Zero Bond in December 2023, and Swift has also had date nights with her boyfriend Travis Kelce at the club. Zero Bond hosts the annual Met Gala afterparty and offers various amenities such as restaurants, bars, lounges, a library, and a screening room exclusively for its members.
The Ned Nomad, cocreated by Soho House founder Nick Jones and opened in 2022, has become a popular afterparty destination in NYC, frequented by celebrities like Bella Hadid and Leonardo DiCaprio. Members pay a $1,500 initiation fee and an annual fee of $5,000 to attend exclusive events, visit the building’s art gallery, and dine at the rooftop eatery that showcases Mediterranean cuisine and offers stunning views of the Empire State Building.
Casa Cipriani is another high-end members-only club in NYC, requiring an initiation fee of $1,000 to $2,000 and annual fees of $2,000 to $5,000. The club is known for its 4,000-person waitlist, making it a coveted space for those who can secure membership. Members of Casa Cipriani have access to amenities such as the Cipriani restaurant, Jazz Café, and rooftop views. The video shared in the episode provides more details on these exclusive clubs, with a promise of a new “VIP Scene” episode coming soon with additional insights into NYC’s best members-only establishments.
