Studio 1220 at 545 8th Ave

Photo / Film Studio in an Apartment
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Whole venue
545 8th Avenue, 1220, New York, NY 10018
Garment District, New York City, NY

About this space

The studio presents an industrial volume with high exposed concrete beams, an exposed brick wall and a white swept cyclorama floor-to-wall sweep. The space provides controllable daylight via blackout curtains and a neutral background suited to photographic and video work.

Room features: Soundproofing and air conditioning support extended sessions and cleaner location audio. On-site backdrops and basic photo equipment are available to run stills and motion shoots without immediate external rentals.

Best for: Portrait and fashion photography, product stills, and small-scale commercial or music-video shoots.

What sets it apart: Two RGB LED panels are provided free of charge to enable immediate coloured-light setups.


Prices

Sunday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $40 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $40 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Monday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $40 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $40 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $40 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $40 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $40 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $40 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $40 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $40 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Friday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $40 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $40 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $40 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $40 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Add-ons


Capacity

Standing
up to 20
Classroom
up to 20

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed
Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
No kitchen facilities for guests
No alcohol provided by the venue
Venue doesn’t supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed
You can’t bring your own alcohol, drinks must be bought through the venue

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Photo equipment Camera and photography equipment available on site
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Backdrops Photography backdrops available
Quiet space
Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
Free on-street parking
Paid parking is available on-site (10 spaces)
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: PA system / speakers Venue doesn’t provide a sound system – guests will need to bring their own
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Space has noise restriction after 21:00
Bring your own DJ not allowed Venue doesn’t allow outside DJs

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for are not allowed
No wedding licence Venue is not licensed to host wedding ceremonies

Host rules

Please note that some rules can be waived by purchasing rule waivers as an add-on.
Shoe Covers are provided and must be worn on the Cyc Wall by all guests EXCEPT TALENT WHILE SHOOTING.
Do not step or put anything on the bottom curved portion of the Cyc Wall.
If you arrive for your booking and the previous Guest is still there, then please ask them to leave. Call our Guest Concierge if you are having trouble with the Guest.
Guests must clean and reset the space after their booking.
Guests must take all excess trash that does not fit into the trash with them before they leave.
Do not cut backdrop paper without permission. We will charge for any tears or rips to the backdrops.
Do not retract backdrop on motorized rack beyond the red arrow. It will get stuck.
NO GLITTER OR CONFETTI!
No Smoking
No Alcohol: Purchase add-on to waive this rule.
No Animals or Pets: Purchase add-on to waive this rule.
Do Not Move Furniture without permission. Purchase add-on to waive this rule.
No congregating in the front of the location.
Do Not Step Or Place Objects On V-Flats
Do Not Disturb Neighbors: The booking will be canceled without a refund if you receive a noise complaint or if the neighbors communicate a disturbance to the host.
If you arrive late for your booking and the Guest before you stays late, then you are not eligible for a refund or extra time for the time when you were not in the studio.
No loud music.
No Eating/Drinking: Water and coffee is allowed. Purchase add-on to waive this rule. You can eat on the benches outside for free.
Notify host before booking if you are planing a sexually explicit shoot.
Host reserves the right to charge a fine of up to $250 for any rules that are broken.
You will be charged for any damage caused to the space during your booking at 100% of the value of the repair cost or item plus tax and any shipping fees.
Ring camera(s) record video in non-private areas for claims, overages, safety, and rule enforcement. Audio is not recorded.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day with Grace Period

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Reviews and ratings

(10 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
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Sanam E.
Verified review
Film Studio · 8 guests · February 2026
If you need a brilliant space to bring your vision to life, this is an amazing haven for artistry!
Nothing.
5.0
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Sanam E.
Verified review
Film Studio · 3 guests · January 2026
Love this SPACE! It’s gorgeous and the lighting is naturally superb!
I wish there was flexibility with an area foe eating and drinking and there is an add-on which is fair. I just would love for that to be included.
4.8
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David R.
Verified review
Photo Shoot · 4 guests · May 2026
Nothing particularly due to how I was low balled.
I booked this studio weeks ahead of time, then at the last minute they claimed the time slot was overbooked, so you mean to tell me from weeks ago they didn’t notice the overbooking?, obviously the studio lied to me so that they could accommodate someone else. They kicked me out of studio 1220 and put me into studio 1000 which was much smaller plus the backdrop paper remote did not even work, the studio never resolved that issue nor gave a partial refund (so yes I was ripped off). Then they wanted me to clean up when at the checkout cart they charged 10 dollar for clean so I was ripped off twice. I did not want studio 1000…I specifically ordered studio 1220. Of course due to bad business, I will never again use this business. I sincerely believe they bumped me out of my slot so that they could give it to some friend of theirs, the only reason I still used 1000 was because other parties were involved. I do not recommend you risk being treated this way. When a customer orders a particular space, it’s because that’s the space they want. A lot of planning went into using space 1220 only for them to pull the rug from under my feet at the cost of $110. From this point forward I will use my own space at home, many studio owners use their spaces as money machines…for any little thing they want to charge you.
2.5
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Chase R.
Verified review
Photo Studio · 7 guests · March 2026
The flexibility! And clear labeling!
A broken stool that was broken when we walked in.
5.0

FAQ

Yes, a trigger is available in the studio.

Yes, guests can bring their own material as long as no permanent modifications are made.

Yes, you can extend, and the booking can be updated.


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Danny Benvegnu
Member of Tagvenue since August 2025
10 Reviews
4.4 Rating
1h Response time
100% Response rate

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