Staten Island Ferry Purchase and Redevelopment Project
Sector: Hotel • Location: New York City, New York, United States
Source: LastNightOn
In 2022, Colin Jost and Pete Davidson purchased a decommissioned Staten Island Ferry boat at auction for just over $280,000. The ferry was retired from New York City's public transit fleet and required significant structural and cosmetic repairs. The initial vision included converting the ferry into a comedy club or hotel on deck, with a new idea inspired by Jost's childhood to create a middle-cla
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Hotel, Seaport
- Location
- New York City, New York, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- LastNightOn
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | In 2022, Colin Jost and Pete Davidson purchased a decommissioned Staten Island Ferry boat at auction for just over $280,000. The ferry was retired from New York City's public transit fleet and required significant structural and cosmetic repairs. The initial vision included converting the ferry into a comedy club or hotel on deck, with a new idea inspired by Jost's childhood to create a middle-class recreational place in Manhattan. The project status is uncertain with no clear timeline for completion, and Scarlett Johansson, Jost's wife, is not involved. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | New York |
City | New York City |
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Source | LastNightOn |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hotel, Seaport |
Article published date | 2026-05-03 |
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