The New York Society Library
Opens Thursday at 9:00 AM
Upper East Side, New York
🚫No public bathrooms
♿15+ stairs, no elevator or ramp
New York City's oldest library (founded 1754) is a membership-based sanctuary housed in a stunning Italianate townhouse, but overwhelmingly negative reviews cite accessibility issues and an unwelcoming vibe for non-members.
Historic townhouse setting
Membership library
300,000-volume collection
Original architecture
The New York Society Library
Opens Thursday at 9:00 AM
Upper East Side, New York
🚫No public bathrooms
♿15+ stairs, no elevator or ramp
New York City's oldest library (founded 1754) is a membership-based sanctuary housed in a stunning Italianate townhouse, but overwhelmingly negative reviews cite accessibility issues and an unwelcoming vibe for non-members.
Historic townhouse setting
Membership library
300,000-volume collection
Original architecture