Founded in 1868 by three accomplished athletes committed to the growth and development of amateur sport in the United States, the New York Athletic Club was created on the premise to bring structure to a sporting environment that was lacking in organization and uniformity of measurement. The Club’s history boasts the organization of the first US championships in boxing, wrestling and outdoor track and field. Over the years, NYAC members have won 151 Olympic gold medals, 54 silver medals and 66 bronze medals.
The Club operates two locations: the City House in midtown Manhattan and the Travers Island facility which spans 35 acres on Long Island Sound in Pelham, New York. Within the membership of the largest private club in New York City are 48 active intra clubs for members to participate in, representing numerous sporting and recreational interests. There are currently 8,850 members of the Club.
The City House clubhouse is 369,000 square feet and features six dining function spaces with capacity for up to 350 guests. The Main Kitchen services banquets, MDR and room service; the Tap Room Kitchen services the Tap Room and room service. The Travers Island clubhouse is 61,000 square feet and features seven dining function spaces with capacity for up to 250 guests. The Travers Island Main Kitchen services formal and casual/patio dining, banquets and outings. The Club’s annual gross revenues exceed $61 million. Food and beverage sales are approximately $15 million of which $3 million is from Travers Island; 56% of overall food and beverage revenue is derived from private events. The City house staffs 187 employees for the F&B department comprised of direct reports, hourly staff and on-call-banquet servers. Travers Island staffs 87 employees in the F&B department comprised of direct reports, hourly staff and part-time employees.
