A historic event venue with ornate stone facade, red-trimmed windows, and arched entryways at Downtown Community Television Center.

Downtown Community Television Center

Community Centre

#22 of 195 Screening venues in New York City
  1 review  â€“ 
87, Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10013 –
Chinatown, New York City, NY
From $400
hire fee
Up to 250
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at Downtown Community Television Center

Studio at Downtown Community Television Center
Studio
Event Space
·
Private space
97 standing
Book 3 hr. minimum
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...
Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Projector
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flipchart
from $400 hire fee
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Event Space at Downtown Community Television Center
Event Space
Event Space
·
Private space
250 seats
200 standing
Book 12 hr. minimum
This raw open space on our main level has endless potential and can be transformed into the space of your dreams for larger events. DCTV’s French Renaissance landmark former firehouse circa 1895 is conveniently located in Tribeca/Chinatown and offers unique and versatile multi-use space rentals for: community events, film/photo/green screen shoot...
Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flipchart
from $725 hire fee
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

5.0
Communication
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Excellent communication
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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
8:00 am – 4:00 am
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
7:00 am – 4:00 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
7:00 am – 4:00 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
7:00 am – 4:00 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
7:00 am – 4:00 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
7:00 am – 4:00 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
7:00 am – 4:00 am
from $725 hire fee per hour

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 200
standing
Up to 250
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: Alcohol provided

About Downtown Community Television Center

Downtown Community Television Center is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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.

www.dctvny.org •
+1 212-966-4510

FAQ

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 Downtown Community Television Center, 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

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Downtown Community Television Center:

  • Event Space hosting 100 guests: $5062.67

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Downtown Community Television Center is located at 87, in Chinatown, New York City, NY.

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