Our Rituals
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.
APPLICATIONS OPEN UNTIL 9/1
Our Rituals
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.
“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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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
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.
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.
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!