A community of city leaders.
Take part in a community of city leaders exploring the critical issues shaping New York while enjoying the kind of inside access that only Open House New York can provide.
Enjoy an exclusive menu of curated Open Council events throughout the year to choose from, including invitations to private tours, special dinners, private briefings with city leaders, and more.
Why you should join
Curated Events
Open Council members receive invitations to private tours, special dinners, private briefings with city leaders, and more.
First Look
Explore New York’s most architecturally and culturally significant projects—before they’re open to the public.
Influencer Network
Mingle with leading architects and designers, real estate developers, consultants, civic innovators, media professionals, cultural leaders, and philanthropists.
Recent Programs
The Refinery at Domino with PAU
On Tuesday, June 11, OHNY board member and PAU architect, Ruchika Modi, led OHNY Open Council members on an exclusive tour of The Refinery at Domino, a state-of the-art, 425,000-square-foot workspace housed within the 19th century Domino Sugar Refinery.
555 Greenwich with COOKFOX Architects
On Tuesday, July 18, COOKFOX Architects led OHNY’s Open Council Circle on an exclusive tour of 555 Greenwich, a brand new addition to the Hudson Square neighborhood. In this tour, attendees witnessed and learned firsthand about the groundbreaking design and innovative features that are redefining sustainable building practices in New York City.
The Brooklyn Tower with JDS Development Group & SHoP Architects
Anchored by the historic Dime Savings Bank of Brooklyn and rising more than one thousand feet into the city skyline, The Brooklyn Tower marks NYC’s first supertall outside Manhattan.
Open House New York was joined by leadership from SHoP Architects and JDS Development for an inside look at the project design, followed by drinks, networking and, of course, stunning views from the 56th floor.
Breakfast with Public Design Commission’s Sreoshy Banerjea
Open Council gathered for a special breakfast conversation with Sreoshy Banerjea, the newly-appointed executive director of the city’s design review agency, the Public Design Commission.
The hour-long program featured a brief presentation from Sreoshy, guided conversation led by OHNY executive director Pamela Puchalski, and an open discussion.