Sisters Colleen and Hailey Brooks created Moss members’ club to introduce a new kind of private club to Midtown Manhattan. They chose 520 Fifth Avenue for its striking white stone design and tall arched windows. The building rises as the second tallest structure on Fifth Avenue, right after the Empire State Building. It includes Moss along with luxury residences and office space.
A Club for Modern Living
Moss members’ club spans five stories, and each level supports a clear vision. The Brooks sisters organized the club around two pillars. The first is Intelligent Leisure, and the second is Physical Culture. This approach helps members plan evenings that unfold smoothly. For example, a member can visit a museum talk after work, freshen up at Moss, enjoy a workout, and end the night with dinner or a cocktail. Everything sits in one place, which saves time and creates a natural flow.
Dining and Social Spaces
Members can choose from several venues. Babette serves as the main restaurant. Bar Babette offers a raw bar and classic dishes. Lil’s provides a warm piano lounge. Inklings, a library bar, serves cocktails in Sophie Lou Jacobsen glassware. Moss also includes a vinyl listening room that can become a private karaoke space. The podcast studio features built-in cameras. The Symposium hosts live performances, talks, and intimate gatherings. As a result, the club supports both lively evenings and quiet moments.
Wellness at Bedrock Aquatics & Athletics
The wellness area, Bedrock Aquatics & Athletics, adds another dimension to Moss members’ club. It features a hammam-inspired layout with three thermal pools, steam rooms, and saunas. Starting in January, aesthetician Sofie Pavitt will join the club for a residency. The boutique also carries Augustinus Bader products, which gives members more skincare options.
Athletic spaces use customized equipment in a calm color palette. Members can choose Pilates, cardio sessions, a pickleball match, or time in the dual-bay golf simulator. These choices help them build routines that feel enjoyable instead of rushed.
Design and Atmosphere
Designer Vicky Charles, formerly of Soho House, partnered with the Brooks sisters on the interiors. She created warm rooms with wood-paneled walls, tall windows, and curated artwork. Vintage elements, including a Steinway piano and a pink reupholstered billiards table, bring character to each space. Weekly floral arrangements by April Johnson of Flowerpsycho add a fresh sense of drama. As a result, the club feels both stylish and inviting.
A Prime Midtown Location
Moss sits close to Bryant Park, the New York Public Library, Grand Central, MoMa, and Rockefeller Center. The location places culture and convenience within easy reach. The city also plans to widen the sidewalks on Fifth Avenue, which will make the neighborhood more walkable. This development supports the founders’ vision. According to Hailey, Midtown holds a special sense of romance, and the sisters want Moss to contribute to a new era for this iconic stretch of the city. In this setting, Moss members’ club offers a calm and modern retreat that supports a full day’s rhythm, blending wellness, dining, and culture into one thoughtful destination.