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Featured activation spaces in Downtown, New York

Exposed brick Multi-use Event Space

New York | Lower Manhattan

$220 per hour
74
48Responds within an hour
We offer our East Village store in Manhattan for filming, private parties, corporate mixers, birthday celebrations, seminars, concerts, fund-raisers, and company holiday parties. It is also available to rent for your own weekly classes and/or workshops. Our space is located on the ground floor on the 3rd street (between 1 ave and 2 ave) with big windows. The space is approximately 1,200 sqft with maximum occupancy of 74 people. There are chairs, tables, projector, refrigerator, freezer and free Wi-fi available to use. Outside food and drink are allowed to be brought in without extra fee.

Immersive Event Space in SoHo/TriBeCa

New York | Lower Manhattan

$600 per hour
150
1Responds within 2 hours
PLEASE READ FULL DESCRIPTION BEFORE SENDING BOOKING REQUEST. PRICING VARIES BASED ON YOUR NEEDS. Located at street-level in iconic Tribeca, LUME Studios is a unique white box venue that features 3,400 sq-ft of immersive events space over multiple levels. Through the use of high end visual software, projection mapping and spatial audio we create mind-blowing environments that activate unforgettable experiences for our clients. All rentals come with our full suite of A/V, furniture and technicians that will assist in bringing your event to life. Our venue is ideal for brand activations, retail pop-ups, product launches, corporate events, performances, private parties, and beyond. We are also a full service production and creative company that offers a wide range of services for our clients to launch the most impactful activations possible. Base Venue-Rental Pricing includes: - Fluorescent House Lighting - Heating + A/C - WiFi Access - After Rental Cleaning - 1000 SF ‘Back of House’ Storage A/V & Production Available at Additional Cost: - Immersive HD Projector System - 17 Speaker JBL Soundscape System - 19 Customizable LED Monitors - LED Wall - Customizable Spotlight System & Custom Lighting Packages - Marquee Phrasing - Street Level Window Display - Furniture - Event Staffing

Open Creative Loft Studio in SoHo/TriBeCa

New York | Lower Manhattan

$200 per hour
45
Responds within 2 hours
This is an open, furnished creative loft located at the intersection of SoHo and TriBeCa. Our loft is perfect for smaller meetings, photo/video shoots, and dinners. You'll get fantastic views of the historic landmark architecture in our neighborhood. There is an elevator for moving equipment and people. Additional charges would be for photo/video equipment, events with alcohol, production services, furniture, and more than 10 people.

Speak Easy Cabaret-Lower East Side

New York | Lower Manhattan

$288 per hour
40
29Responds within 3 hours
A nostalgic and intimate jewel box of a space that transports you back to the prohibition era, situated in an historic building that was once the home of Lucky Luciano's Palm Casino Speakeasy.

Daylight Photo Studio / Loft 1500 sq ft

New York | Lower Manhattan

$110 per hour
30
12
This is a 1500 sq. ft. daylight studio available for photo & video productions, showrooms and special events in Chinatown. With large windows facing south, the main space is flooded with natural light throughout the day. This all white loft features textured brick walls, exposed wood beam ceilings up to 14 feet high, a kitchenette and bar top. Studio is a walk up 4 flights of stairs. ***Photo Production rate = $120 / hour (min 3 hrs) under 9 people. or $130 / hour for 10-15 people. ***Video Production rate = $135 / hour (min 3 hr) under 9 people or $145 / hour for 10-15 people. ***Showroom/Meeting rate = $120 / hour (min 3 hrs) ***Event rate = $220 / hour (depending on size/type) ***Cleaning Fee for events = $150-200 (depending on size/type) *Please note, the studio is a 5th floor walk up (4 flights up). We offer assistance to carry some items upstairs. For larger production needs, we can hire an assistant to carry EQ upstairs. Please inquire.* All amenities except lighting EQ and expendables are included in hourly rate. Grip is included. Furniture can be easily rearranged. Please see amenities below for details. Tables: 5 tables total including 8 ft. dining table with bench seating for 12 people, 3x 6 ft. folding tables, and a small 3x3' square folding table. Seating: Modern Beige Convertible Sofa, 4 chairs (2 black, 1 white, 1 beige), 4 stools (2 white, 2 black). Sound: Bose 901 speakers w 400 watt amp with bluetooth hook-up. Catering: Outside catering is welcome and we can recommend several nearby options. Catering is often set up on a on the bar top. For events, the photo equipment is easily hidden in the corner with white v-flats. INCLUDED EQUIPMENT: Garment racks x4 Jiffy Steamer INCLUDED GRIP: 40” C-stands Complete x6 20" C-stand Complete Manfrotto light stands x5 Extension cords x4 A-Clamps x 12 Sandbags x9 Apple Boxes x4 V-Flats 4x8’ x4 Pneumatic low rolling stool EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL (ask for PDF for rates): Profoto D4 2400 Power Pack Profoto Acute2 2400 Power Pack Profoto Acute2 Flash Heads x2 Profoto Softbox 3x4' RF Profoto Softbox 2x3' RF Profoto Softbox 1x4' RF Profoto Beauty Dish White Profoto Umbrellas Medium White x3 Profoto Umbrella Large Deep Silver + Diffuser Profoto Zoom Reflectors 7" x5 (included) Med Roller Low Base 11' #A5034 Mini Boom + weight Matthews 48x48" Floppy Matthews 24x36" Black Flag Manfrotto Tripod 190PROB Gitzo Tripod Autopoles x2 + Backdrop support Pocket Wizards x4 Super Clamps x4 J-Hooks x4 Show Cards (White, Silver, Black) Silver bead boards x3 EXPENDABLES & BACKDROPS 9 ft. Seamless Paper (variety of colors in stock) $8/yd or $65 / roll +delivery fee Plywood Panels unpainted 4x8' x2 Plywood Panels painted 4x8' x2 Frosted Plexi Panel 4x8’ White Formica Panel 4x8' Color Gels & Filters Batteries

Rustic Village Loft (Full Floor)

New York | Lower Manhattan

$400 per hour
40
4Responds within an hour
Open floor plan, great for yoga, dance, meditation, rehearsals, workshops, group bonding, etc. Full Kitchen and Bathroom. Yoga mats, blankets, blocks, meditation cushions, available. Sound system and projector. White wall. 5 Skylights with plants and trees.

Two Story Penthouse in Iconic Building

New York | Lower Manhattan

$315 per hour
30
Two Story Penthouse with outdoor spaces on each floor. , 2,220 square foot furnished 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom duplex with a 445 square foot wrap terrace and 300 square foot roof deck. This spacious and sun-drenched home offers a fantastic flowing layout that includes a massive living room with dining area, large sunken entry foyer, high ceilings, elegant wide plank mahogany floors throughout, state of the art kitchen, and a skylight that allows light to come pouring in all day. Both master bedroom and 2nd bedroom is complete with marble en suite bathrooms and plenty of closet space.

Sunny Versatile Studio

New York | Lower Manhattan

$400 per hour
50
1Responds within an hour
Our desirable Fifth Avenue location, only one block from Union Square, makes our studio the first place to check out for your next tv/video or photo production. Two private studios, a shooting kitchen, additional prep kitchen, shooting bathroom, 20 foot cyclorama, full line of in house lighting and grip, 12 foot ceilings, a completely open floor plan with no columns, full blackout capability, and white floors are only some of the features that we can offer to make your next production a huge success.

Bright SoHo Loft with Chef's Kitchen

New York | Lower Manhattan

$175 per hour
35
1Responds within 3 hours
We are a recreational cooking school in SoHo, and when we are not teaching classes, we are happy to rent out our well-appointed kitchen space to those in need of an intimate and very functional kitchen space. The majority of our renters are using the for pop-up dinners or creating food-related photo or film content. Our kitchen is a mix of vintage, modern, and industrial. We have combined the functionality of a commercial kitchen (30 feet of butcher block and stainless steel work tables, metal counter stools, and every possible piece of cooking equipment) tempered with the warmth of home (wooden farm table, blown-glass and enamel pendant lights, 2 massive skylights). We are located on Grand Street (near Lafayette) in SoHo, steps away from some fantastic food shopping in Little Italy and Chinatown. Our space is 1000 square feet and comes with a private bathroom. We are located up 1 flight of stairs on the second floor of a two-story building. If you would like to host a cooking class, private dinner, video shoot, product launch, or any event that requires an inviting and well-stocked kitchen and dining room, please send us a booking request! REDUCED WEEKDAY RATES: For Monday-Friday rentals between 8am - 4pm, we can honor a 4 hour minimum, instead of our required 6 hour minimum rental. RENTAL INCLUDES: All linens (dishtowels, aprons), use of kitchen equipment, servingware, and some food storage. DELIVERIES can be facilitated the day before your rental. You will need to pick up keys from us before your event date and you can leave them with our cleaning staff at the end of your rental.

Fulton - 800 Sq Ft

New York | Lower Manhattan

$100 per hour
12
Spaces that are geared for flexibility during these times. Ideal for photo shoots, casting and small crew video to help your productions get rolling begin creating as efficiently as possible. The Space Our studios are diverse and this offer a range of flexibility in terms of size, resources and budget. The 'Fulton' studio is adaptable for many uses including photography, video, casting, holding space, small productions, on-camera audition recording, and rehearsal space. Access to our rooftop with unrivaled city backdrops on on of the most unique rooftop locations in the world, by request. Located in the Financial District, Fulton Street Studio provides you the perfect space for your shoot, casting, or creative project. Spaces ranging up to 1700 sq. ft. ---- More about the studios and neighborhood: Photo and video production studio is available with in-house EQ, freight entrance and 24hr access. Located in Downtown Manhattan at the easily accessible Fulton Station with a view looking right up 1 World Trade from our front door. Ideal for casting, photo shoots and small crew video to help your productions get rolling begin creating as efficiently as possible. Satellite Studios We have 4 satellite studios in the building that can be used to socially distance your production or other creative uses as you see fit. Rooftop Access Unrivaled city backdrops on on of the most unique rooftop locations in the world. Satellite Terrace Penthouse Satellite Terrace with outdoor canopy, beautiful potted plants and an intimate view of One World Trade. Neighborhood/Locations The studio is located on the edge of Tribeca and FiDi’s diverse scenery, including South Street Seaport, Bustling Broadway and other main roads as well as charming side streets, pre and post-war building backdrops as well as the East River and Brooklyn Bridge.

Designer Soho Loft Space

New York | Lower Manhattan

$350 per hour
50
6Responds within 2 hours
This space is one of New York City’s most unique event venues. Featuring a historic venue, centrally located in Soho, with plenty of natural light and rustic Americana design, it will undoubtedly impress you and your guests. This airy, sun-soaked front room is perfect for events of all kinds. Rustic furnishings, high ceilings, and panoramic windows make it feel spacious and welcoming, while the lofted DJ booth, AV system, and dimmable lights help you create the perfect ambiance. Our designer event space is the perfect spot for your birthdays, bridal showers, baby showers, engagement, weddings, product launches, charity parties, off-site company meetings, workshops, social events, networking events, lectures, or panels. Rental options: - Main event venue - Main event venue and lounge room Main Event Venue: Our space is decorated with custom-made furniture taken from actual barns across the US. The space features a DJ booth overlooking the venue and also modular furnishings designed to be used for events of all kinds. Multiple arrangements can be created to host any type of event from a corporate presentation to a holiday-company party. The Lounge: The Lounge is adjacent to the main hall and is comprised of two rooms that can be joined or kept separate according to your needs. It can be converted into a lounge for a more comfortable arrangement, it can serve as a catering/bar area if you'd like to keep those functions away from the main hall or it can be divided into two separate rooms to serve as break-out rooms. Amenities: Up to 1,000 square foot SoHo-style historic loft with Lounge Room 15-foot ceilings 50 chairs 2 Reclaimed wood bar tables 10 Elegant Bar Stools 2 Lounge chairs 3 Square tables 1 Long table (for 8 people) Accessible by public transportation (A,C,E,B.D,F,M,N,Q,R,W,6,1) Decorated with designer antique props Huge windows with natural light Receptionist Projector and screen Video Conference (upon request) One 40" flat-panel TV Sound system Microphones Fiber-Optic Internet Outside catering allowed CAPACITY: Seated Theater Style capacity - 50 Seated Banquet style - 20 Standing capacity - 50 for main venue; 75 for main venue +lounge room U-shape meeting - 15-28 people Total Square feet - 1000 sq. ft. (main venue + lounge room) ADDITIONAL FEES: Cleaning fee - $200 (applies to all bookings) Security Guard fee - $45 per hour (may apply to some bookings) Bartender Fee - $45 per hour (may apply to some bookings)

Quintessential Soho loft in heart of Soho

New York | Lower Manhattan

$315 per hour
50
Quintessential Soho loft with a modern conference room and additional private rooms in a prime location with tons of features and flexibility! We have used our space for: Small parties of 10-40 with food, DJ, etc Seminars/Conferences/Meetings for 10-25 Photo Shoots and basic videography etc. Items Included but not shown: -120 inch Projection screen -One Apple Home Pod mini speaker for use with Home Kit and other Apple devices -Apple TV 4K for use with apple products, screen mirroring, music etc. -Owl Conference Camera for Zoom conferences, USB-A -Extension Cables & Power Strips -Three dining tables and Foldable Tables (3) -Basic Apple laptop and phone chargers -USB-C adapters -HDMI Cords (varying lengths) -Nest Thermostat -Yale Smart Lock for front door -42 Inch TV on Wheels -Small Microwave (no stove or toaster) -Refrigerator (standard size) - (stocked with canned beverages, beer, soda, water) -Stocked kitchenette for storing and serving basic food items -Silver ware, paper plates, cups, mugs etc. -Coffee Machine w/ Pods -Small easel and Wall Hooks for Giant 3M Sticky Boards -Pens, Pads, Stationary, Stationary supplies, Staplers etc. (FaceTime calls 24 hours prior to arrival to confirm your needs are encouraged but not always possible.) The projection screen can be used in 3 potential places, measuring 120" across. Low-Fi Projector Available on site. Note: Guests should bring their own if you have a more discerning need for higher quality sound and visuals when using the projector. (Please mention when booking) We are next door to a Target and we have an Apple Store, Best Buy, OK Hardware and MANY more resources like bars, restaurants and shopping within steps from the office. Feel free to Pre-Ship materials prior to your arrival, we will store your items for you. Privacy in our smaller rooms available for breakaway sessions. 1-2 People onsite on the day of event or total privacy with someone on call available at any time during your event. High ceilings and exposed brick make this space bright and attractive. Soho is a great get away for your event/meeting! You will love the shopping and vibe of the neighborhood. Guests are encouraged to move and rearrange furniture to best suit your needs. (Please use discretion to not damage or break any furniture items, if you are not able to move them yourself - We can arrange pieces to be moved for you prior to your event) Once again, we have always valued the flexibility of our space and have moved our couches, chairs, Rugs, Tables, etc have easily been stashed away for our parties, or meetings into the smaller rooms (not externally outside of the space) and we encourage you see the space as a place where your imagination is limitless within the four walls.

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