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Harold Pratt House and Peterson Hall is a storied Upper East Side landmark at 58 E 68th Street that doubles as an elegant private dining and events destination. The 1919 Georgian-style mansion—home to the Council on Foreign Relations—pairs grand, historic interiors with a serene garden courtyard, while the adjacent Peterson Hall delivers modern, production-ready meeting and presentation spaces. Together they accommodate everything from intimate board dinners to large receptions and conferences. The mansion’s Ballroom, Library, Reception Hall, and Drawing Room feature soaring ceilings, wood paneling, fireplaces, and crystal chandeliers that set a refined yet inviting tone for social celebrations and corporate entertaining. Peterson Hall offers contemporary spaces with robust AV, ideal for keynotes, hybrid meetings, and screenings, complemented by adjacent foyers for registration and cocktail breaks. Culinary service is provided by a curated list of top-tier New York caterers, offering customizable menus across contemporary American and global cuisines, with seasonal, vegetarian, vegan, and kosher options commonly available. Guests consistently praise the professionalism of the on-site events team, efficient operations, and attentive service. Capabilities include banquet, cocktail, theater, classroom, and boardroom setups; built-in projection and sound; livestream/webcast support; high-speed Wi‑Fi; coat check; green room/bridal suite options; and elevator/ADA access. The private garden adds a rare outdoor element for warm-weather ceremonies, receptions, or al fresco cocktails. Steps from Park Avenue, Harold Pratt House and Peterson Hall delivers classic New York ambiance with modern technical infrastructure—an exceptional choice for weddings, milestone dinners, nonprofit galas, investor meetings, and executive retreats seeking privacy, polish, and seamless execution.
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~$5k–$9k for 40 seated
~$125–$225/person (Upscale)
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Total Rooms
7
Combined Capacity
914
Largest Room
250
| Room | Seated | Banquet | Theater | Reception | Boardroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180 | 180 | 225 | 252 | 99 | |
| 120 | 120 | 150 | 168 | 66 | |
| 150 | 150 | 188 | 210 | 83 | |
| 70 | 70 | 88 | 98 | 39 | |
| 120 | 120 | 150 | 168 | 66 | |
| 250 | 250 | 313 | 350 | 138 | |
| 24 | 24 | 30 | 34 | 13 |
Sample capacities — illustrative seating overlays, confirm with the venue.
Up to 180 seated
Setups: Banquet rounds up to ~180; reception up to ~250; theater or classroom for presentations; adjacent spaces for cocktails.
Grand second-floor salon with high ceilings, chandeliers, and classic architectural details. Ideal for formal dinners, awards programs, and larger receptions; supports full AV for remarks and toasts.
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Up to 120 seated
Setups: Seated dinner for ~40–60; cocktail reception up to ~120; can pair with Reception Hall for flow.
Warm, wood-paneled room with bookcases and fireplace that creates an intimate, club-like feel—well-suited to executive dinners, tastings, or small ceremonies.
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Up to 150 seated
Setups: Cocktail receptions up to ~150; registration, arrival, or pre-function for dinners upstairs.
Elegant ground-floor hall with grand staircase and period details, perfect for arrivals, step-and-repeat photos, and cocktail hours before moving guests to dinner.
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Up to 70 seated
Setups: Seated dinner for ~30–40; reception up to ~70; ideal as a breakout or lounge.
Refined parlor-style room with natural light and classic decor, favored for smaller private dinners, strategy sessions, or bridal party staging.
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Up to 120 seated
Setups: Seasonal outdoor cocktails up to ~120; seated dinners up to ~80; ceremonies with aisle seating.
A rare, private outdoor space on the Upper East Side—lush and intimate—popular for ceremonies, summer receptions, and al fresco toasts.
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Up to 250 seated
Setups: Theater up to ~250; banquet up to ~150; robust AV for keynotes, panels, screenings, and hybrid meetings.
Contemporary, AV-rich hall adjacent to the mansion featuring projection, sound reinforcement, and livestream/webcast capabilities—with nearby foyers for breakouts and catering.
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Up to 24 seated
Setups: Boardroom seating for 16–24; built-in screen, conferencing, and adjacent lounge.
Professional meeting suite for executive sessions, due diligence meetings, and private luncheons—quiet, discreet, and fully AV-enabled.
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4.7
58
Total Reviews
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Rating
4.7/5.0
58 reviews
Private Rooms
7 Rooms
Max Capacity
250
Total Capacity
914
Category
Event venue
4.7
58
Reviews
Historic 1919 Georgian-style mansion with adjacent modern conference hall, Private garden courtyard for seasonal outdoor receptions, Preferred caterers with customizable menus and kosher options
Harold Pratt House and Peterson Hall
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