How much does it cost to rent Union Square Loft for an event?

Union Square Loft events are one flat fee by day: $2,000 off-peak (Sun-Thu), $3,000 standard (Fri/Sun), and $4,500 peak Saturday. Every event includes 6 hours, up to 60 guests, full sound and lighting, BYOB, prep kitchen, and no setup fees. No per-guest math.

How much is the production and photo studio?

Production, photo, video, livestream, and corporate use is $350 per hour with a 2-hour minimum, $300 per hour at 4 hours ($1,200), and $275 per hour at 8 hours ($2,200). The room comes fully set with lighting, sound, furniture, grip, V-flats, a 12-foot grey seamless, a 20x20 greenscreen, and an 8x8 scrim included. Sony FX6 camera plus an operator is a $150/hour add-on.

How much does the podcast studio cost?

Audio podcasting is $200 per hour with a 2-hour minimum, self-driven, including the mezzanine studio, mics, and treated sound. A video podcast with a single camera plus operator is $350 per hour, with a 4-hour block at $1,200.

What is your cancellation policy?

A 50% deposit books and holds your date, with the balance due 14 days prior. Cancel 30 or more days out for a 50% refund. Inside 30 days, payments are non-refundable.

Pricing | Union Square Loft NYC

Q: Do you charge setup or service fees?

No. Pricing is flat. The room comes already run with lighting, sound, furniture, and grip included. Only catering, the Sony FX6 camera, and an operator are optional add-ons.

Private Events

One flat fee. No math.

One flat fee by day — no per-guest math, no minimum-spend surprises. Six hours, up to 60 guests, full sound and lighting, BYOB, prep kitchen, glassware. No setup fees, no service charges.

Off-Peak

$2,000 flat

Sun–Thu · up to 60 guests

6 hours, up to 60 guests
Full sound + lighting + A/V
BYOB · prep kitchen · glassware
Sun–Thu · flexible weekends

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Standard

$3,000 flat

Fri / Sun · up to 60 guests

6 hours, up to 60 guests
Full sound + lighting + A/V
BYOB · prep kitchen · glassware
Most Fri / Sun

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Peak Saturday

$4,500 flat

Prime Sat · up to 60 guests

6 hours, up to 60 guests
Full sound + lighting + A/V
BYOB · prep kitchen · glassware
Prime Sat · holiday weekends

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Studio & Production

All the gear, fully run.

Production, photo, video, livestream, and corporate. $350/hr (2hr min), $300/hr at 4 hours ($1,200), $275/hr at 8 hours ($2,200). The room comes fully run with materials included.

Production / Video

$350 /hr

2hr $350 · 4hr $300/hr · 8hr $275/hr. Lighting, sound, furniture, grip, V-flats, 12ft grey seamless, 20×20 greenscreen, 8×8 scrim included. Add Sony FX6 + operator: $150/hr.

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Photo Shoots

$350 /hr

2hr $350 · 4hr $300/hr · 8hr $275/hr. Daylight loft, 13-ft ceilings, grey seamless + greenscreen + scrim, full grip and lighting.

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Livestream / Corporate

$350 /hr

2hr $350 · 4hr $300/hr · 8hr $275/hr. Wired and ready for streams, town halls, and corporate days.

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Podcast

$200 /hr

Audio self-serve $200/hr (2hr min). Video with single-cam + operator $350/hr. 4-hour video block $1,200.

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Research & Specialty

Built for the work.

Focus Group Facility

$2,500 / 8 hrs

Flat $2,500 for 8 hours, +$300/hr overtime. One-way mirror observation room, vocal booth, CCTV. Per-group video, operator, food, and recruiting available as add-ons.

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Bachelorette Party

$1,500 flat / 5 hrs

Up to 20 guests, +$75 per guest over 20. The room set for a real celebration.

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What every booking includes

The room comes already run: room, lighting, sound, furniture, grip, V-flats, a 12ft grey seamless (lit any color), a 20×20 greenscreen, and an 8×8 scrim with grid — all in.
Optional add-ons: Sony FX6 camera + operator ($150/hr), and catering. That’s it. No setup fees, no service charges, no corkage games.

FAQ

Pricing, answered straight.

How much to rent for an event?

One flat fee by day: $2,000 off-peak (Sun-Thu), $3,000 standard (Fri/Sun), $4,500 peak Saturday. Six hours, up to 60 guests, all gear in. No per-guest math.

How much is the studio?

$350/hr (2hr min), $300/hr for 4 hours ($1,200), $275/hr for 8 hours ($2,200). Includes lighting, sound, furniture, grip, V-flats, 12ft grey seamless, 20×20 greenscreen, and 8×8 scrim. Sony FX6 + operator is a $150/hr add-on. Audio podcast $200/hr; video podcast with operator $350/hr.

How much is a focus group?

Flat $2,500 for 8 hours, with $300/hr overtime after. Includes the one-way mirror observation room, vocal booth, and CCTV. Per-group video, an operator, food, and recruiting are available as add-ons priced to your study.

Are there hidden or setup fees?

No. The room comes run with lighting, sound, furniture, and grip included. Only catering, the Sony FX6, and an operator are optional add-ons.

What is the cancellation policy?

A 50% deposit books and holds your date, balance due 14 days prior. Cancel 30+ days out for a 50% refund. Inside 30 days, payments are non-refundable.

How do I pay?

Tell us your date and we send a booking link. We take Zelle, ACH, Venmo (@unionsquareloft), and card via Stripe.