Downtown Community Television Center

Community Centre

#20 of 96 Filming Location venues in Lower Manhattan
#12 of 181 Screening venues in New York City
  1 review  – 
87, Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10013
Chinatown, New York City, NY
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Venue overview

Housed in a landmark firehouse in NYC’s Chinatown, this community hub blends documentary film excellence with unique event spaces and rich cultural history. Ideal for workshops, screenings, or parties with custom music and DJs for a creative, grassroots vibe.

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Spaces for hire at Downtown Community Television Center

Studio
Event Space
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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
Projector
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

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
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

Reviews and ratings

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Communication
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Ellis S.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

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.

Downtown Community Television Center is a documentary production and education center housed in a historic firehouse, combining a dedicated screening cinema with production and training resources.

Venue highlights: A dedicated cinema supports private screenings and post-screening Q&A sessions for filmmakers and presenters. In-house production and post-production facilities supply equipment and technician support for documentary projects and media transfers. Accessible building features include a lift to all floors and an accessible parking spot.

Best for: Film screenings and post-screening Q&A sessions, workshops and media-training courses, and production-focused sessions such as digitisation or editing clinics.

Location: Chinatown. The neighborhood adjoins SoHo's gallery and independent-cinema scene and offers nearby cafés and venues useful for pre- or post-event gatherings.

What guests say: The Firehouse Cinema provides a comfortable screening environment and facilities that support post-screening Q&As with visiting filmmakers.

FAQ

Yes, the venue has a projector, computer, chairs, table, speakers and a microphone available.

Yes, chairs are available for the audience.

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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