VENUE FACTS
PHD Rooftop Lounge — Chelsea
Status: Open — Tao Group official page current.
Last verified: 2026-08-25 — every fact below is sourced; anything we couldn't confirm is marked as reported or unverified.
The facts
| Address | 355 W 16th St, 12th floor (Dream Downtown), New York, NY 10011 |
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| Neighborhood | Chelsea, Manhattan |
| Type | Rooftop club-lounge (Tao Group) with retractable canopy — bottle-service driven |
| Music | Top 40, hip-hop, EDM (reported) |
| Nights & hours | Wednesday–Saturday, 10pm–4am (closed Sun–Tue) |
| Cover / entry cost | GA cover reported from ~$50; guest-list/promoter culture is heavy (third-party figures — Tao doesn't publish pricing) |
| Dress code | Upscale nightlife attire (reported): collared shirts/dress shoes for men; no sneakers, athletic wear, or hats |
| Age policy | 21+ (reported) |
| Tables & reservations | Tables reported from ~$1,000+ minimum, bottles from ~$525 (third-party, unverified) |
| Peak times | Thursday–Saturday from 11pm |
| Official site | taogroup.com/venues/phd-lounge-new-york |
| @phdrooftopny |
How to get in
VIP tables via SevenRooms; GA often via promoters and ticket sites. Without a table, expect a selective door and a wait after 11pm.
The honest take
Classic bottle-service rooftop — Empire State views and a scene-y Top-40 crowd. Reviews consistently cite steep covers, pushy table minimums, and a selective door. Go with a table or a plan B.
Plan the night around it
Sources
- taogroup.com venue page (fetched 2026-08-25)
- SevenRooms booking page
- Discotech bottle-service guide (2026, marked third-party)
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