Bogardus Mansion

AMAZING Setting, Beautiful Place but what a shame if you are going to enjoy their Jazz nights. I was very excited to here the band play but it was dull and boring and we left after a drink. The singer sounded good but she was playing a guitar and wearing jeans, what… just didn’t make sense for what the atmosphere…

Where should I start!!! We were told about this venue through our wedding planner but she had never worked with them. The manager Senu, first presented himself as the owner and made it seem like it was his place. He told us that everything would be included in our package (flowers, food, décor, service, etc). We (to include my husband and wedding planner) had several meetings with him, and we constantly would ask him what the budget was for the flowers and the rental. We were told to just go to the showroom and florist and pick whatever we wanted. Our credit card was also double charged twice. The first time, he apologize and refunded our credit card and even offered us his «company’s condo» for the weekend of our wedding. We had scheduled a day to come by and see the condo, and we were met by his girlfriend, and he wasn’t even there! But what he failed to tell us is that his so called company’s condo was his OWN condo!!! The second time our credit card was overcharged $ 16,000, it took 3 months to get refunded and Amex even got involved (I refused to pay the final payment until we were refunded). His assistant Anna met us at the showroom and told us that everything we chose was basic, so there wouldn’t be any problem. The florist also said that he would run everything by Senu. 5 days before our event, I get an email from senu telling me that we were $ 5000 over budget and that I would need to pay the difference. When I refuse to pay (because we kept asking him what the limit was since we didn’t want to go over budget), he then said let’s just split it. I refused, and I ended up only paying about $ 1000 extra.
The day of the wedding, it was 110 degrees outside and somehow they forgot to turn on the air conditioning. My guest were sweating the entire time. We were told by different people that the AC was broken and they were trying to fix it. Towards the end of the event, Senu appeared and was totally WASTED reeking of marijuana and booze!!! The space started smelling like marijuana!!! We complained about the smell and the chef told us he would take care of it.
It also took 2 months to get our deposit back!!!
Never again!!! They might be better at planning business functions for high times but not weddings!

I attended an event at Bogardus Mansion that was directed toward those shopping for new venues for their events and they did a great job because I was impressed. The building is unassuming from the outside — no front window, signs, or anything signifying that we arrived at the Mansion aside from the monumental, stone façade wedged between a few retail stores.
Doormen welcomed us in and I was immediately taken aback by the majestic feel of the space — high ceilings, bright lighting and open area. The main floor opened with two bars along the walls followed by a section with white bar tables and stools along the sides and white leather couches in the center. A white stage occupied by a jazz trio was set against the back wall. The catering was done in-​house (sponsored by Metro Café’ I believe?) and I was pleased with all of the hors douvres I tasted ranging from prosciutto wrapped asparagus to mini quesadillas to duck to chocolate mousse. We were especially fascinated by the lighting, which subtly alternated among blues, reds and whites.
I took a peek downstairs and was amazed at the difference in ambiance. It had a lounge feel, darker but still classy. A long bar lined one side of the wall and the rest of the space was scattered with couches and tables with a DJ at the back playing the latest hip-​hop music.
I liked that each floor had a completely different vibe, so crowds of different demographics could settle where they were most comfortable, without sacrificing service since event staff circulated the same food and bars served the same drinks.
If I were a company or organization with the necessary funding, I would definitely consider booking Bogardus Mansion for my next event.

Bogardus Mansion is a fantastic five level event space; I was here for the HBO/​The Wire silent auction, and the event only utilized two of the levels. The main floor has a stage where the DJ was setup, and a makeshift bar.
Downstairs felt more like a club or lounge, and had another stage, full bar, coat check, and booth seating. The acoustics were more performance conducive, and DC band Backyard performed.
This is more of an event space, and their website describes it as a place where one can host anything «from holiday parties to seated dinners, cocktail parties, weddings, corporate events and fashion shows.» I would agree with them there; the mansion is very nice.
The in-​house catering was blegh to me. I’m not big on mushroom anything, and don’t see how anyone can dress up pigs in a blanket. (I don’t eat pig anyway!)
The HIGHLIGHT of the night, however — was a woman who pushed through the crowd as we were waiting in line to yell at the security guard for throwing parties next to her house. I don’t know what your realtors told you lady, but when you move next door to an event space or performance venue in Tribeca… shit tends to happen. ;)
The security guards were able to quell her obnoxiousness though, and conceded to moving the line so as not to block her palatial palace. :)