Limelight Shops
(Now Closed)Department Store, Shopping Mall, and Miscellaneous Store
Flatiron District, New York
Has a stamp of approval from Village Voice and W magazine
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DJ TimesSeptember 14, 2012Opened in November 1983 by owner Peter Gatien, the New York Limelight originally started as a disco & rock club. In Sept. 2003, it reopened under the name "Avalon"; closing its doors for good in 2007.
allmenus.comMay 23, 2011Walk all the way to the back on the first floor to find great salads, sandwiches, cheese and gelato. All the perfect fixings for a picnic in Madison Square Park or a quick work respite at your desk.
Sherry OAugust 1, 2011much better as a marketplace than a club, this place really shines as a marketplace with it's cute cafe, wine bar &boutique shops. Crossbar (attached) has a great brunch & lovely outdoor seating area
Harumi UDecember 13, 2014Old church made into a night club and got converted into shopping center? Outside never changed but inside definitely is more nightclub-ish black and white color scheme. Now Grimaldi is there
Ria SerranoOctober 2, 2011Amazing.. shopping place, plus pizza store, plus gelato, plus prosciutto, plus plus plus... And plus the bar!! (they have a good deal today for jeans and shoes ;)
Cocktails & CoutureJuly 14, 2011When we were in college - this used to be a club! Now it's a fab set of shops. Check out the Hunter boots shop for hard to find sizes & colors and grab a bite at the Cross Bar.
Johan SanmartinMarch 8, 2012A church turned into dance club, then turned into the Limelight Marketplace...Clothes and food...There's a secret pizza shop off to the back of the store!- DJ TimesSeptember 14, 2012The 2003 film Party Monster, starring Macaulay Culkin & Seth Green, was based on party promoter Michael Alig's killing and dismemberment of Angel Melendez, a drug dealer at New York's Limelight Club.
Violeta FMApril 18, 2013Recommend your tourist visits to come shop here! They will be impressed with having very chic boutiques inside of a church looking building!- Kathryn YuJanuary 9, 2011The better shops are on the second floor: Japanese toys at Zakka, vintage jewelry and knick knacks from Old Hollywood, and free cookie samples from Ruby et Violette.
Mrs LOctober 4, 2010Gorgeous space filled with unique treats! The club layout is still somewhat intact! my girl & I enjoyed reminiscing. A satisfying combo of old & new.- Kathryn YuAugust 17, 2011This 25000-square-foot former eighties nightclub (and, before that, a church) was converted into a shopping emporium in May 2010. Check out the stained glass windows.
Gilt CityDecember 3, 2010Scoop up men's and women's perfumes from The Avery Perfumes, baubles and bangles from the Old Hollywood line of jewelry, or indulge in a mini-makeover from Face Stockholm.
StonehengeNYCDecember 15, 2011In the 80s, it was one of the city's hottest clubs. In recent years it's been refashioned as a luxury shopping mall of sorts. Only in New York.
naveenJuly 25, 2010fancy gelato place (i can't remember the name of it now); just right for those hot, hot, hot summer days when you stroll in for the A/C
Gray Line New YorkNovember 22, 2011This historic three-story church consists of more than 60 small, high-end shops which sell jewelry, clothing and organic goods.
M. Silver AssociatesFebruary 15, 2012Cats and kittens available for adoption in North Shore Animal League America adoption van. For more info, visit
Tina TangOctober 22, 2010This is the best place to do one stop shopping for unique presents: candy, pastries, jewelry, beauty, and wellies all made by interesting designers.
LinnyJuly 16, 2011I remember going here years ago when it was a nightclub. Nice to see the original structure remains and the old stained glass is preserved.
ElisaJanuary 27, 2013p.s. Lady with the "gold" crap for your face... when you have2 women who absolutely have credit cards, you just don't focus on one person - you engage the group . Thus, you got zero sales...
Jimmy LawlorJuly 30, 2010Get the Bruce Burger or the Lobster Roll at LimeLight Grill. They are TASTEY! Great place to sit outside and eat on a nice day.
TanyaOctober 7, 2012Having transformed from a church to a club to a mall, the building itself is the main attraction.
ᴡ FleysherJune 11, 2010Grimaldi's not open yet :(. The girl at the /Gelato place was so nice and giving out tons of samples! So nice inside I wanted to buy it all!
Katie FlynnJanuary 5, 2012Find the Grimaldi's and Baci Gelato within. Makes for a great lunch while shopping!
etta yJuly 21, 2011Layout is super bizarro. Follow the scent of cheese, keep the faith and you'll be rewarded with Grimaldi's.
Village VoiceNovember 8, 2010The Village Voice voted this Most Unusual Use of an Old Nightlife Space in our Best Of New York Poll!
Dian CrystalJanuary 19, 2011If only the walls of this old church can talk. I could right a book just from what went on in the ladies room. Ah, my youth!!!
Alisa GlemMay 8, 2010Make sure to check out Brocade home gallery on 3rd floor. Amazing pillow covers and designs. My new inspiration.
Sara ToborowskyMay 14, 2010very cool place. just not good for strollers. no elevators. But worth going to see and there are great desserts to pick up!
Robin BrassSeptember 20, 2010So weird being in there but the space is beautiful and the butterfly bakery cakes are the best!
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@BigAppleScoopJanuary 10, 2012Church -----> Nightclub -----> One stop shopping. Go in just to say you experienced it.
W magazineJune 16, 2010Sue Devitt cosmetics, Hunter Boots, Old Hollywood jewelry and Alexander West have all opened shops in the new 6th Avenue market. Read more
AmandaOctober 19, 2010Old Hollywood is worth a visit alone if you haven't been to their Brooklyn locations yet.
Travis LoganMay 15, 2010Such a cool layout, definitely worth checking out. Wide verity of great products.
Tiffany SMay 7, 2010Don't miss the moist, delicious cupcakes at the Cupcake Stop. nutella and coconut!
Chris PorowskiJune 23, 2010Just take everything which is fun in NYC and turn to sopping centers I hope they did not make it there !
Liz S.May 28, 2012This place has changed. Used to be cute indie boutiques. Now it's one massive irritating clubwear store.
Devin SugameliAugust 11, 2011There are WAY too many salespeople on the floor here. 5 "hi can I help you?"s in 5 minutes is actually really annoying.
Courtney HamiltonMay 11, 2010Just bought bag or mandarine oranges out front for $5. They're perfectly ripe. So content.
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Limelight Shops
656 Avenue of the Americas (at W 20th St.)
New York, NY 10010
United States
New York, NY 10010
United States
Limelight is an iconic New York City landmark that’s been reborn...an innovative and exciting destination in the vibrant Flatiron / Chelsea neighborhood for fashion, food, and fun!
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 10:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
(212) 226-7585
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