Rooftop Film & Photo Production Location · Union Square / Flatiron, NYC

A Flatiron rooftop, framed for the shot.

A 7,000+ sq ft rooftop production location in NYC above the Flatiron — a rooftop film location in Manhattan for productions that need real New York sky and skyline. By appointment, with a 30+ year operator who knows how to make a location work.

7,000+Sq Ft Rooftop
360°Skyline Views
Film & PhotoBy Appointment
30+Year Operator
The location
A location, not a party deck.

This NYC rooftop photo shoot location is for cameras, not crowds. 7,000+ square feet of open roof with real Flatiron skyline in every direction — a rooftop film location in Union Square Manhattan with controllable access and someone who has spent 30+ years solving the problems a shoot runs into on a roof: power, light, sound, timing, and the hundred small things that decide whether the day works.

Carlos Montoya — A/V specialist since the early nineties, former TEDx Bushwick executive producer. Tell us what you’re shooting and we’ll tell you whether this location fits it. The rooftop is by appointment, quoted to your specific shoot.

What it’s for
Built for production days.

Film & Video

Music videos, commercials, fashion film, b-roll, and scenes that need genuine NYC skyline and golden-hour light you can’t fake.

Photo Shoots

Editorial, fashion, lookbooks, and brand campaigns with 360° open sky and the Flatiron skyline as backdrop.

The Operator

Carlos manages access, power, and logistics so the production runs clean. 30+ years reading what a shoot needs.

The Views

Open sightlines in every direction — the Empire State, the Flatiron Building, and the full downtown skyline.

Indoor + Outdoor

Pair the rooftop with the 1,200 sq ft loft studio one booking below for a full indoor/outdoor production day.

The Location

873 Broadway, one block from Union Square. Central, freight elevator access, easy load-in for gear and crew.

FAQ
Questions, answered straight.
Where is the best rooftop production location in NYC?

Union Square Loft’s rooftop is a 7,000+ sq ft Flatiron production location at 873 Broadway, one block from Union Square — with 360° NYC skyline including the Empire State Building, the Flatiron Building, and the full downtown skyline. By appointment for film and photo only.

Can I do a rooftop photo shoot in Manhattan here?

Yes. The rooftop hosts editorial, fashion, lookbook, brand, and music video shoots with open sky in every direction. Pair it with the 1,200 sq ft loft studio one floor below for a full indoor/outdoor production day.

What is the rooftop used for?

Film and photo production shoots. It’s a 7,000+ sq ft production location with 360° Flatiron skyline views, available by appointment — not an event or party deck.

How do I get rates?

The rooftop is quoted per shoot. Tell us what you’re shooting, crew size, and target dates — email events@unionsquareloft.com or call 212-529-7570.

Can I book the rooftop and the studio together?

Yes. The 1,200 sq ft loft studio sits in the same building, so you can run a full indoor/outdoor production day. Ask when you inquire.

Is there an operator on site?

Yes. Carlos manages access, power, and logistics during your shoot — 30+ years of production experience.

Inquire
Inquire about the rooftop.

By appointment for film and photo production. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll quote it. Or call 212-529-7570.

The room remembers everyone who’s worked in it.

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

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Rooftop production location in Flatiron NYC. On Broadway since 1994.