Events

The 1896 Studios & Stages | Film, Production & Event Space Brooklyn, NY

 

Events at The 1896 unfold in fully realized, production & Camera-ready environment built for image-making, storytelling, and live experiential work.

A distinct space with hand-hewn textures, raw brick, and an historic industrial setting give the warehouses a rugged, cinematic character that reads beautifully on camera—while remaining fully finished, flexible with easy in & out and technically equipped for professional use for Shoots or Events.

 

Types of Events.

 

What we have here.

• Four Main Staging Spaces: Area 2, Area 3, Area 4 and The Courtyard/Drive
• Private Dressing Rooms & Talent Holding 
• Fully powered at 450 amps per Room, Cam Lok Power
• Trussed high-ceiling (24-37′) spaces allow for easy lighting.
• Large 37′ Skylit towering spaces to smaller personal event appropriate space
• Indoor / Outdoor spaces & flow 
• A connected footprint that can be articulated into flexible distinct zones.
• Break out Rooms
• Drive-In capacity
• Natural and fully block-able light. 
• Capacity: Up to 275 (without TPA Permitting) – 1200 (TPA, All Access Rentals)
• Subway Located around corner: Jefferson stop on the L Line.
• 15-20 minutes to Manhattan on subway, direct into Union Square
• Industrial zone location / limited noise concerns / late event hours permitted.
• Liquor Permit thru SLA or Licensed Caterer required
• Fully Hazer Permitted Venue
• TPA ‘House Team’ : Architect, Expeditor & Permit support required for TPA’s
• Security Partners: First Priority
• Vendor list upon request
• Floorplan
• Downloadable  – The 1896 Facility / Image Catalogue

 

 

Capacity & Permitting.

 

PRIVATE GATHERINGS:

*275 people and fewer do not require a Temporary Permit of Assembly (TPA) to hold a private/contracted event at The 1896.  

• • However, if planning to have alcohol present at your event (on premise, provided or sold) a Liquor Permit is required. 
  • Liquor permits for private events can be obtained through any off-site licensed Caterer / Catering Company.
  • Events 75 ppl+ are required to rent the outdoor Courtyard as the addition of this space adds +200 guests to our capacity.
  • Pls Note: With a guest count of 200, capacity guidelines require that one of the reserved areas be the Courtyard/Drive, and NY Fire code requires one fireguard per 75-100 guests.  We  can coordinate the fireguards through our partners at First Priority.

 

FULL SCALE EVENTS:

*275 – 1200 people are required to obtain a Temporary Permit of Assembly (TPA) through NYC.

• • The 1896 is primarily  a Film and Photo Stage and is not zoned for Public Assembly.
  • TPA ‘House Team’ : Architect, Expeditor & Permit support required for TPA’s
  • Rates for TPA $5-8K approx.
  • Filing for a TPA should be at least 4 weeks prior to the event but shorter notice, up to 14-10 days out, can be arranged as well. (Fees may apply)
  • All events over 75+ ppl must use our house security team through FIRST PRIORITY SECURITY. 
  • Approximately one guard for every 75-100 ppl is required for all events.
  • And minimum of one (1) House staff of The1896 is also required at Client expense.

*at any given time

 

Pricing.

 

• Prices range from $5k (6 hr private/one Stage Area w/ Courtyard/Entrance) to $30K (24 hr Public “All Access” Event) – We can send you our general pricing in PDF form upon request. 
• All Access includes: Four Main Staging Spaces: Area 2, Area 3, Area 4 and The Courtyard/Drive
• PRICING RANGES by number of Areas Rented (3 interior, 1 exterior) & Length of Rental
• Preference is given to multi-area rentals.
• Staff & Security, cleaning and trash costs are additional costs.
• Other add-ons (such as Scissor Lift rental, Expendables (tables/chairs), Prop Rentals (www.primateprops.com), Skylight blocking, Party blocking and TPA Emergency Lighting Prep, Cam Lock Power etc. also available to add on at an additional cost.)
• Full Rate card available upon request.

 

The 1896 vibe. 

Unlike a raw warehouse shell, The 1896 are unique gilded age structures with both creature comforts and raw appeal.

Structurally finished with  high-capacity CAM LOK power, integrated production systems, easy lighting and rigging, client-worthy dressing rooms & holding, and venue-scale interiors designed to support lighting, sound, scenic builds, and continuous operation.

Four Large interconnected spaces, true drive-in access, and flexible indoor–outdoor flow allow productions and events to move, scale, and capture seamlessly.

Designed to transform, the campus regularly functions as a venue-scale production setting for immersive brand activations,  advertising campaigns, press & influencer events, from roller skating product launches to next-level masquerade  birthday parties, art fairs to concerts, live opera & performance to immersive transformations. 

The same textured industrial setting also supports weddings and intimate gatherings that call for atmosphere, character, and a strong sense of occasion—while maintaining the reliability, finish, and technical readiness expected by professional crews.

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