November 25, 2025

NYU Stern Luxury & Lifestyle Real Estate Summit

Two men in business attire stand smiling in front of a purple NYU Stern Real Estate Club banner in a modern indoor setting with wood-paneled walls and a velvet curtain.

A great day at NYU Stern! BKSK Partner Todd Poisson and TS Projects Founder Trevor Stahelski participated in NYU Stern’s 2025 Luxury & Lifestyle Real Estate Summit, presenting the Twenty Two New York Hotel as a case study in creating contemporary luxury through the preservation of historic architecture.

Their session highlighted the transformation of 16 East 16th Street—an 1891 R. H. Robertson–designed YWCA residence on the edge of Union Square Park—into a nine-story, 80,000-square-foot boutique hotel and private club now known as the Twenty Two New York. The adaptive reuse project elevates the original six-story structure while honoring its historic character.

Learn more about The Twenty Two

A red-brick historic building with ornate stonework, arched windows, and a distinctive triangular roof detail, surrounded by potted plants and neighboring structures. A red canopy labeled Marlton extends over the entrance.

A panel discussion takes place in a lecture hall, with two speakers seated on stage and one person at a podium. A large screen displays “Crafting Modern Luxury From Historic Foundations: Case Study of The Twenty Two New York.”.

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