NYC's Highline Ballroom forced to close after losing lease
After 12 years in operation, the venue will shut down this February
The Highline Ballroom, a music venue located in the heart of Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood, has lost its lease and will be forced to shut down next month.
After operating for a total of 12 years, the Highline Ballroom's landlord has decided not to renew the venue's lease and will be forcing them out. Steven Bensusan, the venue's owner, said in a public statement that they believed "a renewal was imminent," but it is "now clear the landlord has other plans for the building."
In a post on Facebook, the Highline Ballroom reassured its fans with the news that they are currently searching for a new location nearby in Chelsea and the Meatpacking District.
February 8 is reportedly the venue's final day.
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Read the Highline Ballroom's statement below.
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