The 1896 Studios & Stages
Photo / Film Studio
Venue overview
Located in Brooklyn, The 1896 Studios & Stages offers over a dozen indoor and outdoor shooting locations, including a quiet warehouse setting with natural light. Ideal for photo, film, and video productions of all scales, it is praised for its versatile spaces and responsive staff.
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About The 1896 Studios & Stages
The 1896 Studios & Stages is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.
The 1896 Studios & Stages is a photo and film studio housed in a turn-of-the-century warehouse that contains over a dozen distinct interior and exterior shooting locations across the property.
Venue highlights: Tall, open industrial volumes run through the building, featuring exposed brick walls and visible roof trusses that create raw period interiors. The street-facing brick façade and large ground-level doors provide an urban exterior backdrop. Varied raw finishes offer multiple textural backgrounds across the site.
Best for: Photo, film and video productions that require industrial-period interiors and a usable street-front exterior; productions needing a strong warehouse character and a range of in-house backdrops.
Location: The Johnson Avenue area is about 15 minutes to Union Square via the L train. Free and paid off‑site parking is available, and a cargo lift plus a lift to all floors support crew load-in.
What guests say: The venue's team is responsive and accommodating.
FAQ
Yes. Clients can bring in their own bar, with no split or share required with the venue. The venue does not participate in that revenue.
Yes. Regardless of event size, a New York State Liquor Permit is mandatory if alcohol is present, whether it is provided or sold on the premises. The permit can be obtained through a caterer or catering company with off-site licensing, with at least two full weeks’ notice preferred.
The venue does not provide performance-grade speakers; clients should bring their own AV equipment or hire external AV vendors for higher loudness.
No, the venue does not provide furniture such as chairs and tables; vendor recommendations are available.
Yes. The 1896 provides a curated list of trusted vendors for table and chair rentals, lighting, audio, and catering, but clients are also welcome to use their own.
Cancellations 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.
Cancellations 7 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.
Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.
At The 1896 Studios & Stages, the following catering options are available:
- Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
- Bringing your own alcohol is allowed
- Free on-street parking is available
- Paid parking facilities are available nearby
The 1896 Studios & Stages is located at 592 Johnson Avenue, in Bushwick, New York City, NY.
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