Downtown Community Television Center

Versatile Event Space
87, Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10013
Canal St (200 yd)

Christian D.

Spaces for hire at Downtown Community Television Center

from $400
hire fee / per hour
Studio
97
This beautiful space at the top of our building boasts a 90ft high vaulted ceiling with exposed original steel structure and dramatic gothic window dormers. Ideal for intimate gatherings. It features a 1,300 square foot soundstage, cyclorama black curtain, elevator access, great natural night with blackout capability, hardwood floors, built-in ba...
from $725
hire fee / per hour
Event Space (including Engine Bay)
140
200
This raw open space on our main level has endless potential and can be transformed into the space of your dreams for larger events. It features a 4,500 square foot flexible space with discreet lobby access, street-side load-in and ramp, customizable stage decks/risers, blackout capability, wi-fi, additional side rooms, 4K projector and screen, pr...

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
6:00 am – 4:00 am
from $400–$725 hire fee per hour
Studio
6:00 am – 4:00 am
from $400 hire fee per hour
Event Space (including Engine Bay)
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $725 hire fee per hour
Monday
6:00 am – 4:00 am
from $400–$725 hire fee per hour
Studio
6:00 am – 4:00 am
from $400 hire fee per hour
Event Space (including Engine Bay)
7:00 am – 2:00 am
from $725 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
6:00 am – 4:00 am
from $400–$725 hire fee per hour
Studio
6:00 am – 4:00 am
from $400 hire fee per hour
Event Space (including Engine Bay)
7:00 am – 2:00 am
from $725 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
6:00 am – 4:00 am
from $400–$725 hire fee per hour
Studio
6:00 am – 4:00 am
from $400 hire fee per hour
Event Space (including Engine Bay)
7:00 am – 2:00 am
from $725 hire fee per hour
Thursday
6:00 am – 4:00 am
from $400–$725 hire fee per hour
Studio
6:00 am – 4:00 am
from $400 hire fee per hour
Event Space (including Engine Bay)
7:00 am – 2:00 am
from $725 hire fee per hour
Friday
6:00 am – 4:00 am
from $400–$725 hire fee per hour
Studio
6:00 am – 4:00 am
from $400 hire fee per hour
Event Space (including Engine Bay)
7:00 am – 2:00 am
from $725 hire fee per hour
Saturday
6:00 am – 4:00 am
from $400–$725 hire fee per hour
Studio
6:00 am – 4:00 am
from $400 hire fee per hour
Event Space (including Engine Bay)
7:00 am – 2:00 am
from $725 hire fee per hour

Facilities and catering options

Up to 200
standing
Up to 140
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
BYO alcohol
In-house catering
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided

Location

87, Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10013
Canal St (200 yd)

About Downtown Community Television Center

Founded in 1972, DCTV has grown into one of the leading documentary production and film education centers in the country.

A community of and for documentary filmmakers located in a landmark firehouse in NYC’s Chinatown, DCTV is a unique space where community screenings and discussions, youth media, continuing education programs, and affordable production resources all exist side by side with award-winning documentary work.