is our take on a modern fraternal order for outgoing, social individuals who are driven in career and life. In the heart of New York, we’ve built a home to make friends, break bread, and grow as we move through life together.

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APPLICATIONS OPEN UNTIL 6/15

Our Rituals

Comedy Night at Maxwell
Friday Pancakes & Coworking
Friday Open Bar Apperitivo
Cohort Dinners
Saturday Morning Pancake Breakfasts
Nights out at the Comedy Cellar
Saturday Morning Pancake Breakfasts
Saturday Morning Pancake Breakfasts

At Maxwell, we join in cohorts.

Every Maxwell member starts in a cohort — a curated crew to bond, host, cook, and conspire with. Over three months, you move with your cohort through events and rituals to learn the rhythm of the house.

EXPLORE MEMBERSHIP

from new face to chosen family

After your three month cohort concludes, you’re part of the family. Everyone contributes to the house, and we learn from and grow with each other.

OUR HOUSE RITUALS

Maxwell is more than membership

Every Maxwell member gets access to our Tribeca brownstone, open Monday through Thursday from 6–11 PM, Friday and Saturday from 9 PM to 1 AM, and Sundays from 9–6.

INSIDE THE HOUSE

Our Community

It’s not about getting in, it’s about showing up. The house is beautiful, yes, but the people inside make it come alive. You’ll find late dinners between members and lively conversations throughout the day, books in the walls and music in the floors. Maxwell isn’t a third space, it’s a second home.

Muriel and Pete

“Maxwell is literally the only place I’ve felt like I’ve made lifelong best friends since I was in college”

-EMMA, MEMBER SINCE 2024

Grand Room

The Grand Room

The Grand Room is made for big moments.

Perfect for weddings, fashion week dinners, or a chef’s table demonstration, it’s anchored by one of our two spacious kitchens designed to bring people together.

Garden Room

The Garden Room

The Garden room is made for golden hour.

More sunlight, more feminine, our Garden rooms two kitchens serve to provide intimate gathering spots that can spill onto our patio in the summer.

Grand Kitchen

The Grand Kitchen

The Grand Kitchen is made for hosting.

Cook a meal together or bring in a chef, there’s a reason why you end up in the kitchen at every house party, and Maxwell’s Grand Kitchen is a chef’s dream.

Explorers Room

The Explorers Room

The Explorers Room is made for intimate drinks.

Cozy up to the hot air balloon basket bar next to our hand painted Galapagos wallpaper, or take a drink up into our two floor library for an intimate moment.

Fleming Smith Warehouse

The Fleming Smith Warehose

Our building is full of history

A architectural gem in the heart of Tribeca that blends Romanesque Revival and neo-Flemish architectural styles, our 150 year old building is a home full of historical significance.

Details

The Details

No detail has gone unnoticed.

Hand-painted wallpaper by Gracie. Custom upholstered furniture by Arhaus. Pots & pans from Ruffoni. Brass finishes from Armac Martin. Appliances from Jennair. Only the best at Maxwell.

THOUGHTS ON BUILDING COMMUNITY,
MAXWELL, IN 2025 and BEYOND

“Maxwell is literally the only place I’ve felt like I’ve made lifelong best friends since I was in college”

-EMMA, MEMBER SINCE 2024

The
Membership
Process

1.Submit an Application

We're not looking for status — we're looking for spirit. Tell us who you are, what gets you going, and why you want to be part of a house like this.

Maxwell members are outgoing, looking to contribute to the house, and often involved in creative and entrepreneurial pursuits in their off time. We are always looking out for culture matches over stacked resumes.

2. Interviews & Introductions

During our interview process, you'll meet with Maxwell founders and members alike. We'll ask you questions that are designed to make you dig deep and get personal -- we care more about you being a vibe match than an impressive resume.

We'll ask you to tell us an interesting, funny or embarrassing story or fact about yourself, for example. It's designed to be a fun and intimate way to get to know each other.

3. Join a Cohort

Joining Maxwell means investing in yourself and taking an active role in shaping an always-growing family of extroverted New Yorkers. It's an invitation to step inside, show up for for others, and build a life worth celebrating.

Your cohort will be your ride-or-die friends and family for the first three months as you cook, share, and learn the ins and outs of life at Maxwell together. By the end of the cohort, you'll be interviewing new members!

Get the inside scoop on life at Maxwell!

If you aren’t ready to join a cohort, that’s fine! Sign up for our interest list to learn about upcoming cohorts, application dates, and the rituals that make Maxwell different.