The Color House NY

Tarik does a great job. My scans from the color house are always solid. Nice and snappy with little to no dust. Reasonably priced and fast turn around. Nice to see labs doing well in the sharing economy.

I came to this place when I first moved to New York 8 years ago. As someone who only shoots film I would be bringing them a lot of business. I was treated so rudely on my first visit I didn’t go back. I moved into a new apartment around the corner, and out of convenience decided to give them another go. Their scans are bad, but I didn’t mind so much, as it was easy for me to get there and I don’t need high res scans. I just went in to do a layout of a few photos because my lap top is down at the moment, and they had photoshop set up weird, so it was difficult for me to find the tools and windows I needed. When I asked for help, one of the assistants had no idea what I was talking about, and the other guy (owner i think) did nothing to help what so ever. I was about to do a large print, buy about 8 frames from them, not top mention my 3 rolls a week at least processing and when I do jobs I can processes a lot of film. sometimes 20 rolls. There is one lady there who is helpful. the rest are awful, and rude or just clueless. I will be going to luster again. Although its a 10 minute cab ride, the better service and scans are worth it… not to mention Luster are cheaper…

I’ve been coming to The Color House since I started at NYU. Tarik has been friendly, even giving me a student discount, and turning around film in a few hours when I’ve been in a rush for a photo assignments. They haven’t botched a single thing I’ve given them, and are always willing to answer questions. Thanks guys!

The Guy ended up dropboxing the film for me free — to make up for the mix up. I guess there not as bad as I thought.

I first went to this shop because it is right near where I live, but I keep going back because they are good at what they do. They developed my negatives well and made prints of them, too. Everything they have done for me has looked great. They have also made big prints of my iPhone and instagram photos that are perfect. I didn’t know what size i wanted etc and the man working there helped me figure out exactly what I was going to want. THey are very helpful and will sit and discuss your options with you, if needed.

Well, I stop in the color house for to print some photos. I was very surprised, the serves is great. Tarik did an amazing job. For the first time in my life see a great quality colors in my photos. Usually I don’t see this in many places. highly recommend this place. One more important thing they are ON TIME. Thank you Tarik and definitely I will be come back.

The only place to go for processing and scans in NYC. Period. I have no idea where the negative reviews are coming from. Everyone I speak to goes here and loves it. Just thought I’d put my two cents in since I saw that this wonderful place wasn’t rated as high as it should be.

I’ve been coming here for as long as I can remember. It’s convenient for me, the price is the best I have seen and the results are awesome. There are times when I need a quick turn-​around, this is definitely the place to go. I deal with Tarik and another guy that works there and both are very accommodating to my needs (color ref). They are able to achieve what I need. Their hours are great — on the weekday, it closes at 9pm. And they are also open on the weekend. Definitely a great place to drop off your film with excellent services.

going to the color house is like going to a business your friends opened up.
i switched to the color house after finding out my previous lab stopped doing dip and dunk film processing. this is essential if you want dust and scratch free film processing. after maybe 1 visit, tarik and the others started calling me by first name, and remembered that i leave a usb stick every time for scans, instead of getting a CD burned. they’re always super friendly and helpful, whether i need film processed, scanned, sleeved, or even a print trimmed, to hop on their computer real quick, or to sit for a bit on mine and hang out, or ask about any photo things you might discuss with photo friends.
the prices are just right for the quality of service. 120, 35 mm, e6, c-​41, and b&w processing and scans have come out great, and the best push results i’ve experienced in my 10 years of using pro labs.
the cheaper labs seem to be questionable, and the pricier ones seem to be overpriced for the same thing.
i’ve also been running into friends, both professional and hobbyist photographers, at the color house, and they’re always like, oh you guys know each other too? sweet!
i am super surprised to see there are any negative reviews here, and must say that a bad experience here is very rare, and possibly something from their previous location, or something that they’ve worked out. being open on sunday is a bonus, other labs aren’t.

Traveled far out of my way to drop off film, arrived at 4:30 when their website says they close at 6pm. Enough reason for me to use another lab next time. Time is money, and I feel like they wasted my time.

Prints look great. Negatives are well processed and have no scratches or dust. Affordable prices. Good service. If you’re looking for standard film development it’s a good choice. If you need something fancy, maybe not.

I am not sure what every one else is referring to. I have been going here for the better part of a year now, developing 35 mm, and 120 film, in b&w, color, and x-​pro. I have already had great results with these people, they know me by name and I work 3 floors above them so its very convenient. As far as pricing does developing film is expensive as it is, but I wouldn’t say over-​inflated, especially when my other option is waiting 3 days from b&h, or handing my film to a teen ager who doesn’t even know what film is at CVS. I would recommend trying them, I actually like them quite a bit. The one time the pictures were not developed on time the guy working there was incredibly apologetic and gave me a hefty discount.

FYI–
E6 processing (35mm) = $ 8
C41 processing (35mm) = $ 8
Film sleeve per roll = $ 1.65
Turn around time was same day for C41 and next day for E6.

Best photo lab in the city! Been going to them for years! Professional and kind folks. Great hours too.

Color House is a really good quality photography lab — for developing and printing a wide variety of formats. Knowledgeable staff and accommodating.
I would like to know if there is a cheaper option, that’s the only thing. I am a hobby photographer, so I should not be spending so much for my rolls of 35 mm 4×6 prints, even though they always come back beautifully, as ordered matte, with white borders. They cost over $ 10 per roll and that’s just for single prints and no cd of files or anything. I know they offer a disc, but I can’t spend any more than I already do when I go there. We’re in a recession afterall!