The Copacabana is finally close to reopening in its new location in the heart of Times Square; now we can reveal the details of the deal and exact location.
As Post colleague Cindy Adams reported in March, the owners have been quietly transforming the former China Club space at 268 W. 47th St. into a three-story dance and dining mecca.
The club itself will be on the third floor with a spectacular roof space that — rather than the China Club’s old tent — will now be completely enclosed by a hydraulic roof that can be opened on nice nights.
While owners John Juliano, his grandson Kyle and brother Anthony are targeting the July 4 weekend for an opening bash, the 25,000-square-foot club could open sooner with a benefit hosted by Willie Colon for a Latin American charity.
Juliano said after nearly five years of negotiations, the family bought the lease from the China Club, which closed in September 2010, and got a brand-new lease from the Goldman Estate through Lloyd Goldman for 20 years. It also got a new liquor license.
The last iteration of the world famous Copa at 34th Street and 11th Avenue closed July 1, 2007, after the city condemned the building for work on the extension of the No. 7 train and a subway stop.
Alex Picken of Picken Real Estate, which focuses on the hospitality industry, represented the Copa, while his brother-in-law, Rafe Evans of Walker Malloy repped the China Club in the complex talks.
