From the elite sanctuaries of the 19th century to the modern exclusivity of Soho House, New York City’s social clubs have mirrored the city’s shifting power dynamics and cultural movements. While the traditional clubs endure, the city’s newer social spaces reflect a redefinition of what it means to “belong” in New York: values such as creativity, connectivity, and diversity. New York City Redefines Elite Social Networking Maybe New Yorkers are simply getting more creative, but the definition of what constitutes an elite social club is also branching out farther than ever from its aristocratic roots. Clubs synonymous with the spaces…