
Legendary NYC Hot Spot 1OAK Plotting Permanent Downtown Comeback
Nightlife mogul Richie Akiva is reportedly working on a full-time return for the iconic nightclub following a buzzy Fashion Week party.
By Dee AlvarezPublished Updated 1 min read
New York City’s elite nightlife landscape might be getting its biggest crown jewel back. Legendary nightclub 1OAK is officially gearing up for a major revival, signaling a triumphant return to the Manhattan scene that it once dominated.
The iconic brand recently made waves after throwing a buzzy party during New York Fashion Week. That star-studded gathering immediately sparked fresh excitement among late-night partygoers, but industry insiders say the one-night celebration was only the beginning of a much larger blueprint.
Is 1OAK opening a new location in NYC?
The fashion week bash served as a teaser for the brand's broader comeback strategy. Reports indicate that nightlife kingpin Richie Akiva is currently spearheading efforts to establish a permanent home for the legendary hot spot.
According to reports, Akiva is actively working on re-opening the club at a brand-new downtown venue. If everything goes according to schedule, the anticipated grand opening is being targeted for February.
Self-serveOpen an ad accountTop up, upload a banner, go live the same day.Create ad accountThe return of 1OAK represents a massive moment for Manhattan's party scene. For years, the venue stood directly at the center of pop culture, serving as a primary late-night playground for high-profile celebrities, fashion industry titans, and global music icons.

What is the status of Richie Akiva's 1OAK revival?
While specific details regarding the exact street address remain secret, the downtown focus fits right in with the brand's history of elite, high-energy hospitality in the city.

The recent Fashion Week gathering gave attendees a nostalgic taste of the atmosphere fans have been craving, fueling further speculation about how the permanent space will operate once the red ropes go back up.
With Akiva reportedly steering the new project, nightlife enthusiasts can expect the upcoming venue to aim for the same headline-making allure that put 1OAK on the map.
If the projected February launch timeline holds steady, New York’s VIP crowd won't have to wait very long to reclaim their favorite late-night stomping ground.
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The backstory
Verified moments, in order.
1OAK’s Runway Connection: The After-Party Record
The catwalk is elsewhere. For 1OAK, the fashion-week business comes after the bows: designers, their guests and a second stop behind the velvet rope.
The doors open

1OAK opens on West 17th Street in Manhattan, with Richie Akiva and Scott Sartiano among its founders. The Chelsea address becomes the setting for the fashion-week after-parties that follow.
- 2015-02-14
Alexander Wang takes the night shift

Alexander Wang holds his fall 2015 show after-party at 1OAK during New York Fashion Week. The club supplies the second act—not the runway—for the designer’s Valentine’s Day outing.
- 2015-09-11
Givenchy heads from the pier to the club
Givenchy follows its spring 2016 runway show at Manhattan’s Pier 26 with an after-party at 1OAK. Riccardo Tisci’s New York presentation gives the club another fashion-house booking that year.
- 2017-02-13
Philipp Plein makes 1OAK the next stop
Philipp Plein stages his first New York Fashion Week runway show at the New York Public Library, then holds the fall/winter 2017–18 after-party at 1OAK. Another runway debut ends on West 17th Street.
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- Is 1OAK coming back to New York City?
- Yes, reports state that 1OAK is planning a permanent return to a new downtown Manhattan location.
- When will the new 1OAK location open?
- The club is reportedly targeting a February opening date for its new permanent venue.
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