Rent Space at our Literary Landmark Building

Minutes from Times Square and Grand Central Station, the General Society's charming and gracious building is an ideal place for your next event.

• Sales meetings
• Book publication parties
• Corporate events

Originally designed by Lamb and Rich and constructed as the Berkely School for Boys, the building was acquired by The General Society in 1899. Member and steel magnate Andrew Carnegie generously provided the funds to significantly expand the building in 1903.

The building exterior is composed of Indiana limestone, yellow Roman brick, and terra-cotta. A partial reproduction of the Parthenon frieze, taken from casts at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, underscores the importance of the front entrance.

Areas within the building are available for rent including the Library, Balcony, classrooms and conference spaces. Capacity: Varies for cocktail or other stand-up receptions, dinners and seated affairs, workshops, meetings, and lectures based on location within the building.

Hours of Operation: The Building is available Monday through Saturday and closed on all major holidays.

For Rental Information & Availability: Karin Taylor @ 212.764.7021, or email

Members receive special discounted rates!

Meeting Rooms. Business and conference meeting space is available for rent in our landmark building on West 44th Street (between Fifth Ave. and Sixth Ave.). Members receive special discounted rates. Meet an author or important industry contact, or host a sales meeting or book publication party in our charming, gracious space. Main library reading room, executive conference room and other interesting spaces available.

The General Society Building is not yet wheelchair accessible.