The space that housed legendary New York swingers’ club Le Trapeze is back open for business.
The couples-only sex club that opened in 1980 at 17 E. 27th St. and survived vice squads, the AIDS epidemic and the recession, was shuttered by NYC’s ruthless real estate market in June — after which the sex club generously gave away all of its not-so-gently used furniture and pillows to patrons.
The 4,300-square-foot space was bought and gutted by Centaur Properties, who found some swinging souvenirs inside.
We’re told they uncovered a huge hot tub out back, which the club had been ordered to fill with cement after Rudy Giuliani became mayor.
Rumor was that guests could eat while naked, but they had to behave around the buffet.
The developers found a sign above the counter that read, “Please cover lower torso at food bar,” in a bid to stop overstimulated swingers from leaving unpleasant surprises in their salads. The gutted (and well-cleaned) former Le Trapeze space just went on the market a few days ago and is being leased by Lori Shabtai from Town Commercial.