Creator Studio NYC · Indie · BYOB · Flatiron

The Studio That’s Been Real Since Before “Content Creator” Was a Job Title

13-foot ceilings. Full pro gear. BYOB always. Carlos in the room. One block from Union Square. If you’re making something real in NYC — this is your studio.

$275Full Day / hr
BYOBAlways
13’Ceilings
6Wireless Mics
FX6Cinema Camera
30+Years Real
Why USL
Nobody Else in This Building Is One of You.

Every other studio at 873 Broadway is run by a business. Union Square Loft is run by Carlos Montoya — a 30-year creative, former TEDx Bushwick executive producer, someone who’s been part of NYC’s underground creative scene since the 90s. He built the room himself. He runs the sessions himself. He’s in the room when you’re shooting.

Capsule is polished. Home Studios has the reception desk. We have Carlos. And Carlos actually knows what you’re trying to make, cares that it works, and won’t make you feel like you don’t belong in a professional space.

BYOB always. No corkage. No required vendors. No minimum spend beyond the hourly rate. Bring your crew, your drinks, your vision. Everything else is already here.

“The studio that’s been real since before ‘content creator’ was a job title.”

Union Square Loft · On Broadway since the 90s
The Gear
Everything You Need. Nothing You Don’t.
  • ✓ Sony FX6 cinema camera (+$150/hr with Carlos)
  • ✓ Full LED lighting rig (color, bi-color, COB)
  • ✓ 6 wireless DJI mic kits
  • ✓ 24-track Soundcraft mixer
  • ✓ Fulcrum Acoustics 4.2 surround monitoring
  • ✓ 12ft grey seamless (lit any color)
  • ✓ 20×20ft green screen drape
  • ✓ 9ft Broadway natural light windows
  • ✓ 75" 4K touchscreen
  • ✓ BYOB — always, no exceptions
Who This Is For
Every Creator. Every Format. Every Stage.
YouTube CreatorsTikTok & ReelsPodcastersIndie MusiciansPhotographersMusic VideoBrand ContentMicro InfluencersUGC CreatorsCourse RecordingLivestreamersHeadshotsFashion ShootsE-LearningComedy & SkitsFitness ContentAlbum CoversEPK Shoots
Rates
Flat. Honest. No Surprises.

All rates include the full gear inventory, all backgrounds, and Carlos on-site. BYOB always. No setup fees, no hidden A/V charges.

2hr: $350/hr ($700 total) · Half day (4hr): $300/hr ($1,200) · Full day (8hr): $275/hr ($2,200)
Sony FX6 + Carlos operating: +$150/hr · Podcast/audio from $200/hr · Video podcast from $350/hr
All rates include full gear inventory and Carlos on-site. BYOB always. No hidden fees.

The Content Categories
What Gets Made in This Room.
YouTube long-formTikTok & ReelsInstagram contentYouTube ShortsVideo podcastsAudio podcastsMusic videosFashion shootsEditorial photographyPortrait sessionsHeadshotsAlbum coversEPK shootsBrand contentSponsored integrationsProduct demosUGC creationCourse recordingE-learning videoInterviewsDocumentaryLivestreamingTwitch contentComedy & skitsFitness contentCooking demosBeauty tutorials
FAQ
Creator Questions, Straight Answers.
Is this studio actually friendly to small and emerging creators?

Yes. Genuinely. Carlos Montoya has been part of NYC creative culture since the 90s. He is one of you — not a front desk person managing bookings. Emerging creators, micro influencers, first-time video creators, indie musicians — all welcome, all treated identically to major brand clients. The room has seen everything. Your project belongs here.

Can I really BYOB?

Yes. Always. No corkage fee. No approved vendor list. No questions. Bring your own beverages, bring your own caterer, bring whoever you want. This is the most BYOB-casual studio in the building. That’s the point.

Do I need to bring my own camera?

No. The Sony FX6 cinema camera is available with Carlos as operator for +$150/hr. Or bring your own camera. The studio rate covers the room and all gear regardless of your camera situation.

How much content can I realistically shoot in one session?

With a clear shot list, a 4-hour session can produce 10–20 distinct pieces of content across multiple backgrounds, outfits, and setups. A 2-hour session handles 3–6 looks comfortably. Come with a plan; Carlos helps you execute it fast.

Where is the studio located?

873 Broadway, Suite 408, Flatiron NYC 10003. One block from Union Square Park. 2-minute walk from the N/R/Q/W, L, and 4/5/6 trains. Freight elevator for equipment load-in. The most central creator studio location in Manhattan.

Book Your Session
Let’s Make Something Real

Call or fill out the form. Carlos responds personally within 24 hours.

Every aspiring creator in NYC should be coming here.

You show up with your idea. Everything else is already here.

Union Square Loft · 873 Broadway, Suite 408, New York, NY 10003 · 212-529-7570 · events@unionsquareloft.com
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Real life, on Broadway since the 90s.