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Welcome to Room 52 NYC, the former Club Bonafide brand’s intimate showroom now operating as a private club/event space at 212 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10022. Known for its close-up, high-intimacy performances in jazz, world, and related genres, this ~1500 sq ft venue seats up to about 100 and can host standing audiences of roughly 75–175 depending on configuration. While the public seating chart isn’t published, guests can expect a cozy, club-like atmosphere on the third floor, with a reputation for memorable, up-close performances by renowned artists. We’ve got you covered with practical details, nearby hotel and restaurant suggestions, and easy ways to secure your seats for upcoming shows.
Transit options nearby include the E or M trains to 53rd Street/Lexington Avenue and the 6 train to 51st Street/Lexington Avenue, plus several bus routes (M101, M102, M103) that bring you within a short walk of the venue. Street parking is available after 7pm, and multiple parking garages are located in the surrounding Midtown East area. Whether you’re a local or visiting NYC, you’ll find Room 52 NYC conveniently placed for a night of intimate live music.
Nearby hotels to consider for easy access to shows include the Hilton Garden Inn Midtown East (206 East 52nd Street), Hotel 48LEX (2 East 48th Street), and Omni Berkshire Place (21 East 52nd Street). For a complete evening, we recommend booking a nearby hotel through trusted partners and pairing your stay with local dining options. Our affiliate partners can help you find comfortable accommodations and convenient dining close to Room 52 NYC.
To secure your seats for upcoming performances, browse our listings and choose the best available option. We’ve got you covered with straightforward, reliable ticket purchasing and up-to-date venue details to help you plan an easy, no-fuss night out in New York City.
Venue details
- Address: 212 East 52nd Street, 3rd Floor showroom (now operating as Room 52 NYC), New York, NY 10022
- Capacity: approximately 75–175 (standing), up to about 100 seated
- Space: ~1500 sq ft, intimate showroom environment
- Parking: street parking after 7pm; several nearby parking garages
- Transit: Subway – E/M to 53rd St/Lexington Ave; 6 to 51st St/Lexington Ave; Bus – M101, M102, M103
- Nearby hotels: Hilton Garden Inn Midtown East, Hotel 48LEX, Omni Berkshire Place
Notable past performances at the venue include artists like Richard Bona and Mandekan Cubano, contributing to its reputation as a landmark NYC jazz venue during the 2010s. Since 2019, the space has continued to host exceptional intimate performances under the Room 52 NYC name at the same address.
Official pages and resources: Room 52 NYC | Facebook | Instagram
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 212 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10022 (3rd Floor showroom for Club Bonafide; now Room 52 NYC at the same address).
- Venue type: intimate live music venue / showroom (jazz, world, and related genres).
- Capacity: approximately 75 (min) to 175 (standing) or up to 100 seated, per venue listings; space size around 1500 sq ft.
- Seating chart: public, published seating chart not publicly available; layout described as a small showroom on the 3rd floor.
- Parking: street parking after 7pm; several nearby parking garages.
- Transit: By subway: E or M to 53rd St / Lexington Ave; 6 to 51st St / Lexington Ave; Bus: M101, M102, M103.
- Nearby hotels: Hilton Garden Inn Midtown East (206 East 52nd St); Hotel 48LEX (2 East 48th St); Omni Berkshire Place (21 East 52nd St).
- Notable events: hosted Richard Bona and Mandekan Cubano performances; widely referenced as a notable NYC jazz venue in the 2010s; events later moved to Room 52 NYC at the same address.
- Renamed/demolished: the Club Bonafide brand is closed; the space has been renamed and operates as Room 52 NYC since 2019 (private club/event space).