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About South Street Seaport
You're looking at South Street Seaport, home to The Rooftop at Pier 17 — an flexible outdoor event space perched above the East River. Since its 2018 reopening after Pier 17’s redevelopment, the venue has hosted major rooftop concerts, ESPN studios operations, and diverse events. With a 3,500-person standing capacity and 2,266 seats on a configurable floor plan, the space adapts to each show. Whether you’re securing a sky-high concert night or a sunset festival, we’ve got you covered with easy, no-fuss ticket access and practical event details.
Below you’ll find essential information on seating configurations, parking, transit options, and nearby lodging and dining to help you plan a smooth visit to South Street Seaport in Manhattan.
For a seamless experience, consider nearby hotel options and trusted dining partners. The Seaport area includes the Mr. C Seaport (renamed to 33 Seaport NYC) and other walkable hotels, plus a selection of reputable restaurants. We’ll highlight affiliate partner recommendations to help you book comfortable stays and great meals close to the venue. And yes, tickets for shows at The Rooftop at Pier 17 can be secured with straightforward, friendly service—because you’ve got a guy who can get you in.
Key details: The Rooftop is known for its flexible floor plans, making seating charts vary by event. Plan for parking via nearby lots and bookable spots through apps like SpotHero. Public transit is convenient with multiple subway lines (A, C, J, Z, 2, 3, 4, 5, E) and NYC Ferry routes to Pier 11, plus nearby bus options.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Primary event venue: The Rooftop at Pier 17, 89 South Street, New York, NY 10038.
- Venue type: outdoor/roof-top concert and event space with flexible floor plans.
- Capacity: 3,500 standing; 2,266 seated (65,000 sq ft footprint).
- Seating chart: configurable per event; no fixed public seating chart published; layouts vary.
- Parking: nearby lots; parking options available and bookable via apps like SpotHero.
- Transit: accessible by multiple subway lines (A, C, J, Z, 2, 3, 4, 5, E) and NYC Ferry to Pier 11; additional bus routes nearby.
- Nearby hotels: Mr. C Seaport at 33 Peck Slip (renamed to 33 Seaport NYC; 66 rooms); other Seaport-area hotels exist within walking distance.
- Notable events: major rooftop concerts (e.g., Sting, Pink Martini) and ESPN studios/operations housed at Pier 17; the rooftop opened in 2018 after Pier 17’s redevelopment.
- Demolitions/renames: Pier 17 Pavilion demolished 2014 during redevelopment; Pier 17 rebuilt and reopened in 2018; Mr. C Seaport renamed to 33 Seaport NYC in recent years.