Welcome to SFNYC
SFNYC is a small network for people who split their time between San Francisco and New York. It started as a group chat, and we add one class a year.
We are early. The 2026 class is the second one. We keep each class small on purpose, so the gatherings stay intimate and people actually meet.
Two cities, one network.
Some of our favorite people are never in just one place. They keep a loft in SoMa and a stoop in Brooklyn, on Tuesday they're in Hayes Valley and on Thursday in the East Village. They would rather not have to choose.
SFNYC is built for that. We host gatherings in both cities and make introductions across them, so a flight to the other coast lands a little softer.
What membership is
| Gatherings in both cities | Small gatherings in San Francisco and New York through the year: park hangs, trips, bar meetups, the occasional dinner. Getting together is the main thing we do. |
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| Introductions | Warm introductions between members across both coasts, when there is a reason to make them. |
| A role you name | Everyone gives themselves a role in SFNYC. The part you play in the network is yours to discover. We'll ask you to name a role when you apply. |
| A class to belong to | You join with a cohort and stay part of the network after your year. |
| A group thread | An ongoing conversation between members. Low noise, occasionally useful. |
The 2026 class
We are accepting applications through July 31, 2026. We read every application. If it feels like a fit, we will reach out for a short conversation.
Application timeline
| Applications open | Now |
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| Applications close | July 31, 2026 |
| Conversations | Rolling, through August |
| Class announced | Early September 2026 |
Questions
- Who is the 2026 class for?
- People who spend time in both San Francisco and New York, building things or backing them. We care less about where you are from than about how you move between the two.
- How big is each class?
- Small, for now. We would like it to be bigger and more open over time. We just want the experience to learn how to grow without losing what makes it good.
- Is there a fee?
- No. If that ever changes, we will say so plainly.
- I only live in one city. Can I still apply?
- Yes, if you travel between San Francisco and New York frequently throughout the year.
Have an idea for SFNYC, or want to help support it? We read the open call and answer every note. Write to postal@sfnyc.org.