Sanctuary at The German Ev.-Luth. Church of St Paul

Hall in a Church
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Private space
315 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011 –
Chelsea, New York City, NY

About this space

The Sanctuary is a Hall in The German Ev.-Luth. Church of St Paul and serves as the church's principal worship space, notable for its intact historic ecclesiastical architecture and period detailing.

Design: The interior features a high vaulted ceiling, pointed arches and tall stained-glass windows framing a carved wooden altar; stone-coloured walls and decorative tracery create a formal, vertical space.

Features: The space includes a PA system and speakers, on-site Wi‑Fi and air conditioning. Hosts may play their own music or bring a DJ subject to the venue's noise restrictions. The layout centres on a raised chancel and an open nave that provide a clear front area for performances or focal installations.

Ideal for: Religious or cultural communities and musical ensembles seeking a formal, seated setting and a reverent, polished presentation.

What sets it apart: The Sanctuary houses a traditional pipe organ and benefits from natural acoustics that support live music and choral performance.

What guests say: The sanctuary is warm and welcoming and displays clear historic character. The space conveys a friendly, community-centred atmosphere.


Prices

Sunday
Closed
All prices include sales tax.
Monday
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $250 hire fee per hour
All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $250 hire fee per hour
All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $250 hire fee per hour
All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $250 hire fee per hour
All prices include sales tax.
Friday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $250 hire fee per hour
All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $250 hire fee per hour
All prices include sales tax.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Add-ons


Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 350
  • Theatre
    up to 350

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed
Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests
Space where you can prepare food
No alcohol provided by the venue
BYO alcohol allowed
You can bring your own alcohol free of charge
Unavailable: Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Quiet space
  • Free on-street parking
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • Space has noise restriction after 23:00

Accessibility

  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift
  • Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions

Host rules

Please be specific with your booking request. Full disclosure necessary so we can decide if they align with our values.
No adult filming or dark content allowed.
The property is non-smoking.
Alcohol is allowed; however, we prefer that you do not offer hard liquor at your events.
Outside catering is permitted in the community hall only.
There is no F&B of any kind allowed in the sanctuary.
Production Companies will have custom rates, according to their Booking needs.
All Bookings need to supply a COI prior to event date, the COI rules are: "Licensee shall maintain commercial liability insurance with a combined single limit for each occurrence of one million dollars ($1,000,000), with an aggregate limit of two million dollars ($2,000,000). Licensor shall be named under the Licensee’s insurance policy."

Cancellation policy: Flexible with Grace Period

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FAQ

No, the venue's pews cannot be moved or removed.

No. The venue does not welcome people standing on its pews.

Yes, guests can use the venue's sound system.


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