Film & Event Spaces

NYCEDC has numerous properties in its portfolio that provide large spaces essential for set production, film and television production, photo shoots, art installations, parties, and other events.

• Brooklyn Army Terminal: Featuring unobstructed waterfront views of the Manhattan and New Jersey skylines, BAT offers over 300,000 square feet of outdoor event space able to accommodate up to 10,000 guests—ideal for premier musical events, corporate brand events, and commercial television and film productions—as well as mixed indoor/outdoor space and indoor space.
• Essex Market: Both Essex Kitchen and the Mezzanine are available for rent for private events ranging from cooking classes to seated dinners, panel discussions, and more. Contact Essex Market directly at [email protected] for more information and rates.
• Humboldt Plaza at Moore Street Market: A 10,500-square-foot plaza next to Moore Street Market in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York. Merchants, artists, food purveyors, local community groups, who are interested in table/stall space on Humboldt Plaza or want to offer longer-term programming, such as a series of community events or a farmers’ market, can apply here.
• Kingsbridge Armory: The Kingsbridge Armory is a historic military facility located in the heart of the Kingsbridge neighborhood of the Bronx.
• La Marqueta: La Placita is a 10,000-square-foot open-plaza event space at La Marqueta featuring a stage, bleachers, and exhibition areas for artists. Learn more about event spaces and filming opportunities at the market.

For other rental or filming opportunities please contact: [email protected].

Film Incentives

New York State’s 2010-2011 Executive Budget includes a multi-year agreement to extend New York State’s Film Production Tax Credit Program for an additional five years and expand the Program to include a New York State Post Production Credit. The New York State Post Production Credit was created as an incentive to encourage post production in New York for projects produced outside of New York or that do not otherwise qualify for the New York State Film Production Tax Credit. Eligible productions that complete 75% of their post production in New York State can now apply for a 10% credit for such post production work.

For specific questions about both programs please call the New York State Governor’s Office for Motion Picture & Television Development at (212) 803-2330 or visit the New York State Film Incentives website.

Requirements For Temporary Use Permits

Parties interested in using NYCEDC properties will need to meet certain time limit, insurance, and other requirements. Learn more about the requirements and process to acquire a permit.

See more spaces at our Leasing Opportunities page.