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Industrial Loft

An empty industrial-style room with exposed brick walls, concrete floor, assorted chairs, stools, and tables, illuminated by multicolored lighting.

Welcome to the third floor

Located in Williamsburg Brooklyn, the Industrial Loft is accessible via stairs and 1940s stainless steel freight elevator. The ground floor has a double truck loading area perfect for production crew loading equipment and material. We have loading ramps etc., nothing needs to be lifted. Essentially it could be rolled out of the vehicle into the freight elevator. The space has been utilized for its soundproof qualities, such as documentary interviews, live music recordings & audio filming.

Walls are 1 ft thick brick with ceilings and floor solid concrete 2 ft thick. The space is utilized as the soundproof location. We control the whole building. There are no other tenants, even the industrial freight elevator is controlled/ stopped. The Skylights, rear door and industrial fan can be controlled: blacked out or filtered for light.

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  • Industrial Loft: 2000 sq feet

    Ceiling: 13’ 9”

    Power: 3 x 20 amp electrical walkway threshold guards to offset a trip hazard

    • Four extension cords

    • Single bathroom with lockable dressing room

    Vanity station with 2 Bi LED light stands (controlled by makeup / hairstylist artist)

    • Tables: vintage work tables and sawhorses

    • 20+ vintage industrial chairs

  • Included in your rental of the Industrial Loft:

    • Industrial Drop Lights

      • RGB/bi-lights that can be remote-controlled, housed in reclaimed droplight frames.

    • 1x Parabolic Softbox Remote-Control Overhead Bi-Light RBG Studio Light:

      • Remote-controlled softbox overhead light, included in the rental. It is fixed in place unless taken down before the shoot.

    • Natural Light

      • The skylights, rear door, and industrial fan can be controlled: either blacked out or filtered for light.

    Electricity:

    • 3 x 20 amp electrical walkway threshold guards to offset a trip hazard

    • Circuit breaker can be accessed

  • This is a 100 yr old industrial building. The floors and ceilings are 2 ft thick concrete with 1 ft thick brick walls.

    There are only three access points where noise can come in. The industrial fan, the skylight and the rear door. With pre-arrangements they can be soundproofed depending on your needs.

    Even with the skylight, the fan and rear door, it is still pretty quiet. The shooting area of faces the back inner garden area of the block.

    If your production requires a soundproof space, check out our Vintage Library studio; located on the same floor as the Industrial Loft.

  • Our loading dock, ramps, and elevator are perfect for loading equipment and material. Nothing needs to be lifted, roll your equipment out of the vehicle straight into the freight elevator.

    • Double truck in-house loading dock

    • Loading ramps

    • Freight Elevator: 4’6”W x 4’6”D x 7’H; Door Width, 3’7”

    • Wide Industrial Stairwell

    • Street Parking (ask about driveway parking)

    • High speed internet

    Conveniently located near the 4, L, M, J, and G train lines.

  • No smoking in the building.

    No alcohol allowed after 7:00 p.m.

    Host is open to helping with any kind of props.

    Anything that's going to be added or removed, even temporary, from the walls, ceiling, etc needs to have pre-approval.

    Anything electrical requiring further than plugging into outlets needs to be pre-arranged with approval.

    If you have a crew of more than 15 people or constant door activity, the host recommend adding a studio manager to your production to facilitate usage of the freight elevator, answering questions to crew members regarding space concerns etc.

  • Our rental rates depend on your project’s total hours, number of total guests, and add-ons.

    For more information about pricing, inquiries about prop rentals, or studio bundles; please contact us!

Floor Plan

Floor plan of the third floor, divided into an industrial loft space and a vintage library space, with a staircase, elevator, and other structural details.

The Ideal Creative Space

A Showcase of Productions Filmed in Industrial Loft

The space’s raw, distressed brick walls and high ceilings provide an unforgettable setting for any creative project. With its soundproof qualities and controllable lighting, the space serves as the perfect setting for a wide range of creative projects. From film shoots to live music recordings, watch how this unique environment comes to life in action.

Raw and Authentic

Filmed in our industrial loft, this visually striking Campari spec ad showcases the unique charm of our space—complete with an industrial stairwell, vintage fan, and freight elevator. The Muse and The Artist come to life in a setting that’s as bold as the story it tells.

Proudly an official selection at Berlin Commercial 2024, celebrating the artistry of storytelling in advertising.

The Muse and The Artist is a Berlin Commercial 2024 official selection.

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New Prop Rentals

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New Prop Rentals ⋆

  • Behind-the-scenes of a music video or photo shoot in an industrial space with a person playing guitar, surrounded by crew members and filming equipment.
  • Man in cowboy hat playing an acoustic guitar in a rustic studio with candles, furniture, and exposed brick walls.
  • A girl with long dark hair sitting cross-legged on a disheveled bed in an industrial-style room with exposed brick walls, while three crew members work in the background near the wall.
  • In a rustic room with exposed brick walls and concrete floors, two individuals are present; one is bending down, possibly adjusting something, while the other is standing and watching. The room contains an unmade bed with white bedding, a chair, and various equipment, suggesting a behind-the-scenes or medical setting.
  • A film set with a woman sitting on a stool, surrounded by crew members operating cameras and equipment in a room with brick walls and Chinese banners.
  • An industrial workshop with exposed brick walls, cluttered work tables, cardboard boxes, and a plastic chair, with red banners containing Chinese characters hanging on the walls.
  • A woman sits on a chair in a studio with exposed brick walls, being recorded on video with professional lighting and camera equipment.
  • A woman dressed in a red and black outfit poses with a black umbrella in a dimly lit, empty industrial-style room with brick walls and concrete floor, with some chairs and industrial cages visible.
  • A woman in costume making a playful pose during a video shoot in an industrial-style space, with a cameraman on a hoverboard capturing her.
  • A man with short red hair, beard, and tattoos wearing a striped t-shirt, sitting in an abandoned or rustic building with natural light coming through windows, holding a game controller, being filmed for a video or interview. The screen is divided into four sections showing different angles of the man in the same location.
  • A film crew is filming a scene with a woman in front of a red curtain backdrop. The set is decorated with candles, flowers, and fabric. The crew members operate camera and lighting equipment in an industrial-style room.
  • Man in a suit sitting at a wooden table in an industrial-looking studio with brick walls, behind him a woman is seated, and there are professional filming and lighting equipment around.
  • A dimly lit, industrial-style room with pink and blue neon lighting, scattered with cash on the floor, featuring three people and a photographer.
  • The building has a faded vintage sign advertising Cherokee Salado Oil, with boarded-up windows and a metal garage door featuring a cloud or smoke design. There are potted plants and some lighting, with a night sky in the background.
  • A woman standing in an old, abandoned industrial or warehouse space with exposed brick walls, peeling paint, and a concrete floor. Sunlight streams in through a skylight above. The interior is sparsely furnished with chairs, stools, and some tools or equipment against the walls.
  • A cluttered woodworking workshop with a worn workbench, tools hanging on the wall, a green lamp, and a wooden chair.
  • A cluttered workspace with tables, tools, supplies, and fabric, in a dimly lit workshop or studio.
  • People working on leather crafting projects in a workshop with sewing machines and tools.
  • Behind-the-scenes view of a video interview setup in a brick-walled studio with cameras, lights, and crew members filming three people sitting in chairs.
  • A group of ten people dressed in formal and fashionable attire posing in an art studio with a rustic, distressed wall and a painting in the background.
  • An old, rustic room with a brick wall, a hospital bed with a vintage or antique frame, and various furniture and equipment. Two men are adjusting a piece of equipment, and there is a large black parabolic softbox light hanging from the ceiling. The space has a gritty, industrial look, and it appears to be set up for a photo or film shoot, with a caption indicating that the space rental includes a parabolic softbox and vintage dimmable drop lights.
  • Website page of Brooklyn Optics Industrial Location featuring quotes and reviews from clients, with profile pictures, ratings, and titles, on a beige background.
  • House rules for a rental space, including sections on space rental, capacity, props, time and extensions, prohibited items, elevator, outside shooting, and respecting the space.
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    Loading Dock

    Double-truck entrance with a loading dock garage and stainless steel freight elevator with LED lighting on a retractable pulley system for customizable setups, and a curb cut opening directly onto a city park view.

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  • A room filled with numerous potted plants on shelves and windows, a wooden table with plant arrangements, bookshelves, and a spiral staircase leading to an upper level with more books and plants.

    Vintage Library

    The 300 sq. ft. soundproof room, suitable for interviews and audio recordings, has 10 ft. tin ceilings, south-facing windows with natural light and park views, and second-layer windows for improved acoustics.

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  • Outdoor rooftop scene featuring a table decorated with oranges, white bottles, and pink flowers, surrounded by lush green plants and potted greenery.

    Rooftop Gardens

    Over 2,500 sq. ft., including a main garden of and upper levels, we have stunning vistas overlooking the city, all are accessible via freight elevator.

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  • A man in a suit and tie, wearing a face mask and holding a smartphone, stands on a staircase inside a building with brick walls and a blue lighting effect. A sign on the wall reads 'Wet Paint'.

    Stairwell & Elevator

    The distressed stairwell, 1940s stainless steel freight elevator, and industrial fire escape provide three unique filming locations within the space.

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