545 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10018
FREE Lighting & Equipment Available!
Air Conditioning & Heating Available!
We have 4 studios in this building! - If this one isn't available, we'll find you another!
Welcome to Studio 1525 🗽 by 503DTLA! This studio is BRAND NEW and includes the following features:
* White Cyclorama (Cyc) Wall
* FREE Lighting & Equipment (See list below)
* Minutes From the Penn Station & 42nd Time Square Station Metro Stops
* East Facing Windows with Spectacular Natural Light
* Air Conditioning & Heating
* Motorized Seamless Paper Backdrop Station
* Bluetooth Speaker
* Living Room Set
* Professional Hair & Make-Up Vanity
* Changing Room w/ Mirror
* Clothing Rack
* Steamer
* Stool x2
* Keypad Entry
* 3 Blocks from B&H Photo
ALL LIGHTING & EQUIPMENT BELOW NOW FREE WITH RENTAL
x1 - Nanlite Forza FS300 LED Continuous Light
x1 - Westcott FJ400 II Strobe (Trigger is FREE to use UPON REQUEST. An additional strobe is available as an add-on)
x2 - Neewer 60W RGB LED Video Lights
x1 - Westcott Rapid Box Switch 3x4 Softbox
x1 - Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M Softbox
x1 - 43" Diameter Reflectors (Translucent, Silver, Gold, White & Black)
x1 - Neewer Clamshell Reflector
x2 - V Flats
x1 - Snoot
x3 - C-Stands
x2 - Stationary Stands
x1 - AV Cart
x4 - 25lb sandbags
x4 - Apple Boxes
x1 - Blower Fan
x1 - 3-Step Ladder
All lighting, equipment & furniture must stay inside the studio at all times.
SEAMLESS BACKDROP STATION
You can use all seamless colors in the studio as a background for FREE. If you would like to use a color that is not already mounted on the motorized backdrop station then feel free to mount it to the C-stands that we provide in the studio. WE DO NOT PRE-MOUNT SEAMLESS BACKDROPS FOR YOU PRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL. DO NOT UNMOUNT BACKDROPS FROM MOTORIZED BACKDROP HOLDER. YOU WILL BE CHARGED. Please make sure to put the seamless rolls back or you will be charged a "Studio Reset Fee". If you need a seamless pull (pulling the paper all the way to the ground where you step on paper) you can purchase the "Backdrop Pull" add-on for $20 per color/pull. Purchase one (x1) “Backdrop Pull” add-on for every 5ft of backdrop that you will pull to the floor. Tape is setup on the floor every 5ft. Please see seamless backdrop listing picture for details about color availability.
WHITE CYCLORAMA WALL
Shoe Covers are provided and must be worn on the Cyc Wall by all guests EXCEPT TALENT WHILE SHOOTING. Guests who need a fresh white coat of paint on the Cyc Wall floor must purchase the “Fresh Cyclorama Wall Paint” add-on.
* 2 freight elevators available (24/7)
* 3 passenger elevators available (24/7)
* 24-hour concierge and security
* Vintage steel staircase
* Brick Exterior
* Full Bathroom
* Production-Friendly
**And More!!!
(A) (C) (E) (LIRR) : 34th St - Penn Station
(N) (Q) (R) (W) (S) (1) (2) (3) (7) : Times Square - 42nd St
(B) (D) (F) (M) : 34th St - Herald Square
42 St - Port Authority Bus Terminal
30-Stall Citi Bike rack directly in front of building
Edison ParkFast @ 451 9th Ave
Meyers Parking @ 323-331 W 34th St
Please note that, as in all buildings, there are other tenants adjacent to the studio and the studio walls are not sound proof. The building is usually very quiet but we cannot guarantee that it will be completely silent during your booking.
Guest Concierge Support Hours:
Mon - Sun: 6AM PST - 7PM PST
Please note that we require 72-hour notice in order to ensure availability of add-on purchases.
**Notify Host before booking if you are planning an explicit shoot**
**Check out the Add-Ons section for rule waivers, additional spaces & equipment available for rent**
Our mission is to ensure that you are able to make the most of your time at the space! We sincerely look forward to hosting you!
Check out our host profile for more luxury production spaces throughout Southern California & New York! 503DTLA has everything including Mansions, Wineries, Rooftops, Ranches, Estates, Photo/Film Studios & MORE!
Please note that some rules can be waived by purchasing rule waivers as an add-on.
* Shoe Covers are provided and must be worn on the Cyc Wall by all guests EXCEPT TALENT WHILE SHOOTING. ($125)
* Do not step or put anything on the bottom curved portion of the Cyc Wall. (Cost of repair)
* If you arrive late for your booking and the Guest before you stays late, then you are not eligible for a refund or extra time for the time when you were not in the studio.
* If you arrive for your booking and the previous Guest is still there, then please ask them to leave. Call our Guest Concierge if you are having trouble with the Guest.
* Guests must clean and reset the space after their booking.
* Guests must take all excess trash that does not fit into the trash with them before they leave. ($75)
* Do not cut backdrop paper without permission. We will charge for any tears or rips to the backdrops. ($20/5ft)
* Do not retract backdrop on motorized rack beyond the red arrow. It will get stuck.
* NO GLITTER OR CONFETTI! ($250)
* No Smoking
* No Alcohol
* No Animals or Pets: Purchase add-on to waive this rule. ($150)
* Do Not Move Furniture without permission. Purchase add-on to waive this rule. ($100)
* No congregating in the front of the location.
* Do Not Step On V-Flats ($75)
* Do Not Disturb Neighbors: The booking will be canceled without a refund if you receive a noise complaint or if the neighbors communicate a disturbance to the host. ($250)
* No loud music. ($250)
* No Eating/Drinking: Water is allowed. Purchase add-on to waive this rule. You can eat on the benches outside for free. ($150)
* Notify host before booking if you are planning a sexually explicit shoot. ($250)
* Do not remove Strobe Light or Continuous Light from Rolling Stands. ($50)
Arrive early to give yourself enough time to find parking and navigate to the location. Your booking includes setup and cleanup time and your booking will end right at the time specified on your confirmation email. You can request a 5-minute grace period at the end of your booking if we do not have another booking immediately after yours finishes. You will be charged an overtime fee of 1.5x the hourly booking rate for any time spent at the location after your booking has ended.
Host reserves the right to charge a fine of up to for any rules that are broken - refer to fee amounts in parenthesis above.
Your booking will be canceled without a refund if you violate any of these rules. The host also reserves the right to charge a fee after your booking if any of these rules are violated. Please ask the host if there are any rules that you would like waived, e.g. Removing the No Food rule if you would like to cater for your guests.
You will be charged for any damage caused to the space during your booking at 100% of the value of the repair cost or item plus tax and any shipping fees.