Novelty House owner to open intimate house music venue in North End

What to expect: Located at 123 E. 27th St., the intimate space will host day and night parties and private events and offer VIP areas. It'll serve a short cocktail menu with approachable prices, Jones says.

• "I want to give it a true warehouse feel. That's basically where the beginning of house music stems from," Jones says. "People can come and escape."
• In the spring, the venue's outdoor area will open.

Zoom out: At Novelty House, Jones has ramped up Sunday house music parties, making the Uptown rooftop bar a go-to destination for fans of the genre: "It really, really took off," Jones says.

• Jones says he pulls inspiration from New York City.

What's next: Echo Room is waiting on permits before it announces an opening date, but it could open in the coming weeks.