Checkmate NYC
Checkmate NYC
The Velvet Rope of Lifestyle Clubs in America
Checkmate is an exclusive, highly vetted lifestyle (on-premises) club for high-net-worth entrepreneurs, executives, ceos, celebrities and everyone who enjoys the finer things in life. You must be attractive, height and weight proportioned, well mannered and polite.
About Checkmate NYC
History & Recognition
- Checkmate New York City - First opened its doors in 1995
- Rapidly becoming - “the velvet rope of lifestyle clubs in America”
- The velvet rope - Of lifestyle clubs in America
- Established reputation - Since 1995
- Premium positioning - Elite status
- American recognition - Leading club
Ownership & Leadership
- The club changed ownership - In 2018, to the hands of Venezuelan nightlife entrepreneur Danny C.
- Venezuelan nightlife entrepreneur - Danny C.
- Previous nightclubs included - “the legendary” Le Trapeze New York
- Le Trapeze New York - Ownership from 2006 to 2016
- Legendary experience - Previous venue
- Proven track record - Nightlife expertise
Club Philosophy
- “We have created a concept” - For Checkmate New York where women are our priority
- We designed an environment - For women to feel sexy, and comfortable
- Women are our priority - Core philosophy
- Feel sexy and comfortable - Environment design
- Female-centric approach - Priority focus
Core Policies
- Our main policy is - “NO SINGLE MEN EVER”
- We have a strict vetting process - Also members must maintain a classy attitude
- Members must maintain - A classy attitude at our club
- We have rules - Which other clubs do not enforce
- Cellphones must be put away - To maintain and protect our member’s privacy
- NO SINGLE MEN EVER - Strict policy
- Strict vetting process - Quality control
- Classy attitude - Required
- Privacy protection - Cellphone policy
Membership & Access
Requirements
- You must be attractive - Height and weight proportioned
- Well mannered and polite - Required
- Members must have - An active membership and a rsvp to attend our club
- New couples must - Have an invitation/approval and a rsvp
- Without both - Entry will be denied
- No walk-ins - Policy
- No Guests - Policy
Target Demographics
- High-net-worth entrepreneurs - Core demographic
- Executives - Welcome
- CEOs - Welcome
- Celebrities - Welcome
- Everyone who enjoys - The finer things in life
- Elite clientele - Focus
- Finer things in life - Lifestyle focus
Venue Features & Hours
Operating Hours
- Wednesdays & Thursdays - 9pm to 2am
- Fridays & Saturdays - 10pm to 4am
- Extended weekend hours - Until 4am
- Midweek availability - Wednesday/Thursday
- Weekend focus - Friday/Saturday
Dress Code Policy
- “DRESS TO IMPRESS” - Core requirement
- NO T-SHIRTS - Policy
- NO SHORTS - Policy
- NO HATS - Policy
- NO SNEAKERS - Policy
- NO WORK BOOTS - Policy
- NO SWEAT SUITS - Policy
- NO BASEBALL HATS - Policy
- NO SANDALS - Policy
- NO FLIP FLOPS - Policy
- WOMEN MUST WEAR - High heels
- Strict dress code - Enforcement
- High heels required - For women
Contact Information
- Address: Upper East Side, Manhattan, New York
- Phone: 212-421-3313
- Website: checkmatenyc.com
- Type: Exclusive, Highly Vetted Lifestyle Club
- Location: Upper East Side, Manhattan
- Focus: High-Net-Worth Entrepreneurs, Executives, CEOs, Celebrities
Getting Started
For New Members
- Understand exclusive nature - Highly vetted lifestyle club
- High-net-worth focus - Entrepreneurs, executives, CEOs, celebrities
- Attractive and proportioned - Height and weight requirements
- Well mannered and polite - Required attitude
- Active membership and RSVP - Both required
- Invitation/approval - For new couples
- Contact for membership - Information
What to Expect
- Exclusive, highly vetted - Lifestyle (on-premises) club
- High-net-worth entrepreneurs - Executives, CEOs, celebrities
- Everyone who enjoys - The finer things in life
- You must be attractive - Height and weight proportioned
- Well mannered and polite - Required
- NO SINGLE MEN EVER - Strict policy
- Women are our priority - Core philosophy
- Feel sexy and comfortable - Environment design
- Strict vetting process - Quality control
- Classy attitude - Required
- Privacy protection - Cellphone policy
- “DRESS TO IMPRESS” - Strict dress code
- The velvet rope - Of lifestyle clubs in America
What to Expect
Checkmate NYC provides Manhattan’s Upper East Side premier exclusive, highly vetted lifestyle (on-premises) club experience for high-net-worth entrepreneurs, executives, CEOs, celebrities and everyone who enjoys the finer things in life. With a strict “NO SINGLE MEN EVER” policy, women as priority, strict vetting process, classy attitude requirements, privacy protection, and “DRESS TO IMPRESS” dress code, you’ll find the velvet rope of lifestyle clubs in America since 1995.
The Velvet Rope of Lifestyle Clubs in America