New York City’s most expensive private club just got shut down for operating without a license.
A sign posted to Casa Cruz’s front door on East 61st Street and seen by Page Six shows the hotspot and its public restaurant were shuttered on Jan. 30 “for operating without a permit” by order of the Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene.
A Page Six spy tells us that upon walking by late Monday afternoon, they spotted people inside the restaurant, so it may not be a permanent closure.
“Due to a clerical error in the permitting paperwork, Casa Cruz was temporarily closed yesterday afternoon,” a rep for the restaurant tells Page Six.
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“This error has since been remedied, all appropriate paperwork is in place and we expect the doors to open imminently.”
The Post reported in October 2022 that, despite its claim to having a restaurant open to the public, Casa Cruz merely catered to its “investors” who vowed to pay the $250,00 membership fee to join — and that’s just the baseline membership cost.
Depending on access level, members can pay up to $500,00 for the club’s amenities. One such member appears to be Drake, who Page Six exclusively reported rented out Casa Cruz to host a party for his family and friends following one of his shows at the Apollo Theater earlier this month.
“He pulled out all the stops with food, drink and gifts to thank them all for their unwavering support over the years,” said an insider of the soiree. “It was extremely exclusive.”
