Attic Studios

Attic studios is a really great space to use for any productions and or events. The staff is always on deck ready to help out with any needs in set and they have a number of different spaces for clients of any type or budget.
Located in long island city, queens they are super easy to get to by bus or train and are close to plenty of stores. This neighborhood sucks for eating so dont get your hopes up for great restaurants! Once upstairs they have three huge studio spaces that can be set up for any type of production.
The studio offers plenty of equipment for lighting, rigging etc at an extra cost but at least you know your covered, right?
This spot is great its not cheap but if you have the budget id say this is the location for you!

W.O.W. Those are the three letters that come to mind about Attic Studios.
My wife and I chose this place as our reception venue and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Both Heather and Peter worked with us along the way and answered all the questions that we had in a very timely manner.
Each time we visited Attic Studios, we fell more in love with the space. Once all of the furniture was cleared away from both Studio A and Studio B, we really saw the place open up. To give you an idea of how much space we had, — we set up nine 72 inch round tables with 10 seats each and we still had room for three buffet tables, a dj booth, a sweetheart table, a dessert /​cake table, as well as a dance floor. Our wedding felt very intimate and I think it could accommodate 100 people relatively comfortably. The space didn’t really need much lighting and the white uplighting that was provided was more than adequate in my opinion.
The only thing negative I have to say is that the sound linked to the projector didn’t work, but I was able to ad-​lib during the video we played, so it wasn’t a big issue. You may want to test this ahead of time. I only provided the video the day-​of the wedding, so I’ll put partial blame on myself here. Either way, I don’t think it’s worth dropping a star off my rating for this.
This is such a gorgeous venue for a. wedding reception. When we get the photos back, we’ll definitely post some here.
I just hope that we didn’t trash the place too badly. Some of our guests were tearing up the dance floor!

I almost don’t want to write this review because I want Attic Studios to continue being the hidden gem that it is. I chose Attic Studios as the venue for my September 2013 wedding and I was thrilled with the choice from beginning to end. All the studios (located on the 3^rd floor of the building) have a raw industrial feel that can be left alone to retain their modern elegance or easily dressed up with lights and décor. The main studio (Studio A) has floor-​to-​ceiling windows on two walls and sweeping views of the Queensboro bridge and the Manhattan skyline, as well as a built-​in bar. Studio B is smaller and windowless, but has a cyclorama that makes it ideal for smaller cocktail gatherings and photo opps. Studio C has windows on one side, is more spacious than Studio B, and also has a cyclorama. That Attic Studios usually operates as a space for photographers and filmmakers makes it perfect for wedding photos. There is also a rooftop that offers stunning skyline views and is a great photo/​smoking/​outdoor break area, though it cannot be used for a ceremony or reception. The space has 3 restrooms and a freight elevator. Cleanup services and storage can be included as part of the rental price, which was a lifesaver. It’s a short walk to the E, M, and 7 trains, and of course, black cars can be called from the studios anytime.
Peter and all the staff at Attic were always responsive to my questions and very accommodating. They work with a large number of vendors and are experienced with all aspects of event planning. If you are looking for a stylish, reasonably priced place for a wedding (or any other sort of large party) within the boroughs of NYC, this is the place to go. Attic Studios truly allows you to customize your event to your tastes and needs, with excellent personalized customer service, and doesn’t have that «canned» feel that comes with so many other venues and their staff. Please keep up the great work!

UPDATE:
If the personnel here spent as much time personalizing responses to customer inquiries as they do responding to negative Unilocal posts, I imagine this review would be quite different.
**Reservation request process review only**
Let me boil down the correspondence for you…
Me: «Hi…blah blah blah… planning a baby shower for August or early September… blah blah blah… can you let me know your availability for that time frame… Here are the two weekends we’re looking at… xxxx?»
Reply: «…We’re only taking daytime reservations for 2013. Can you wait til 2014…»
Me: Let’s try to communicate this again…“Um, not really… baby showers are time sensitive. I am happy to take a daytime reservation. What do you have available?“
Reply: Robo-​email about their policies, no answer to my question.
Less than optimal customer experience. I would not book an important event with a venue exhibiting this kind of lack of attention to detail… Sorry.

I had my son’s Bar Mitzvah party at Attic Studios in March 2013 and could not have been happier with how everything turned out. The kids — and our family and friends — had never been to a party in such a «cool space» (according to my 12 year old niece). With the lights of the Manhattan skyline providing a backdrop and the large loft space providing plenty of room to create your own ambiance, Attic Studios provided a unique experience for our guests. The staff Peter and Heather were extremely helpful from start to finish.

My wife and I had our wedding reception at Attic Studios in October 2012 and could not have been more pleased with the experience. We would highly recommend this spot to anyone looking to get married in a NYC loft with a Manhattan view.
We looked at a lot of industrial-​type spots in Brooklyn and Queens and found them all to be lacking in some way. We wanted to have a small, intimate style wedding and it was important that it was not so formal. Our goal was to have a big party for us and our friends. When we got to Attic Studios we immediately fell in love. We loved the big open loft space, the nice wooden floors, and of course the view of Manhattan! Plus, it was not so big that our party would seem small. And, the price was great considering what was included (view, projector, sound system, some furniture).
Peter, the manager, was incredibly helpful in planning our use of the space. Attic does not have much furniture so it was important that he work with our vendors in getting everything there on time. He was always available when we needed him and made our lives much easier in the process. He even helped us move out some of the things when the wedding was over (something he didn’t need to do)!
If you’re looking for a large loft space where you can design the layout yourself, check out Attic Studios.

My husband and I got married at Attic Studios in September 2012. We had a GREAT experience working with them and would highly recommend this to all couples getting married in NYC.
From the first inquiry, Peter was prompt getting back to us and always so accommodating. After visiting the space, we fell in love with the industrial feel, the white walls, and amazing view of the Manhattan skyline. We did both our ceremony and reception in the large, main room. They also have small gallery space where we held the cocktail hour while we swapped the main space. There is a great bridal room full of interesting props that make for great photos. And finally the roof is a great bonus! You can only have about 20 guests on the roof at one time, so you couldn’t do your ceremony up there, but it is a great place for photos and a nice option for people to get outside to see the view during the reception. And the view is really spectacular!
From the time that we booked the attic to our wedding day we visited the space about five times with different family members and friends. Every time, there were new improvements to the space — it keeps getting better and better! When it was finally time for the wedding day they were flexible, helpful, and everything you could ask for. They even helped us carry cases of beer up the stairs, really going above and beyond to help make our day a success.
I can’t say enough nice things about everyone at Attic Studios. Get married there!!!

I realized I never actually posted this review written in June 2011: I got married at Attic Studios last month, and I have to say, it exceeded all of our expectations. We wanted a simple and elegant event, and Attic Studios delivered! Most of our guests traveled to New York to be a part of the wedding, and they were so impressed! There are so many cool features (white walls, exposed duct work, huge windows, wood floors, and a KILLER VIEW of the Manhattan Skyline), that it needed minimal decoration. The loft is very clean and polished, which allowed us to be worry-​free on the day of the event. Matt and Peter are the consummate professionals and were more than accommodating when we were coordinating the deliveries from our other vendors in the days leading up to the wedding. I would recommend Attic Studios to anyone who is looking for an open, versatile space that can accommodate both small and large parties.

My husband and I were married at Attic Studios on 5÷19÷12. We absolutely loved the space the very first time we saw it… wood floors, white brick walls, an open high ceiling and walls full of windows. It has great light, and a great view of midtown NYC.
They also have a smaller «gallery» space in which we were able to seat nearly 115 people for our ceremony, and a rooftop area for guests to enjoy the view or get some air. (When we were there the roof was unfinished but still usable, and I’ve heard them mention plans for finishing it into a nicer area.)
Peter and Matt (the owners) were easy to work with and their pricing was very fair. We definitely recommend taking a look at their space! We loved it and have gotten so many compliments on our choice.

Attic studios allowed us to have the amazing wedding reception we wanted at a price we could afford. I’m so glad we found them, they supplied a lot of things free of charge that you will not get at other venues without ridiculous extra fees, including a full stereo system, use of the kitchen, folding chairs and other furniture and an awesome bar setup. If you want a large, beautiful space that is a clean slate where you can build your own party (or have a planner do it for you) I would highly recommend this place. It’s also really close to multiple subway lines and dozens of hotels (the new Wyndham garden is 2 blocks away and Hotel Z is a 5min. walk)

Brides and grooms, come to Attic Studios!!! My husband and I just got married here last week, and it was an amazing experience.
After an exhaustive six month search for a venue — we checked out all the usual places featured online, in NY Mag, places off the beaten path, etc. etc. and nothing was right for the modern, casual reception we wanted. We finally found Attic on Unilocal,and we knew it was the perfect place for us the moment we walked in.
We did not want to overpay for a big loft because we only had 75 guests, and this was the perfect size for us. The large windows make the space feel so open and spacious, yet there is still an intimate feel. The views are absolutely amazing — on one side is the Manhattan skyline, and on the other side you get a peek at the Queensborough bridge.
Attic is beautiful, affordable, and has many pluses that other venues don’t have: a permanent bar, lounge furniture and a lighting package that are included in your rental, and a rooftop (additional) where your guests can go up to get an even better look at the view.
The staff is über professional, yet laid back — all of our guests and vendors (who have worked many a NY wedding) agreed that this was truly a unique and special venue. We’re so glad we were able to have our big day here :)

First rate space and protography/​videography! Thanks!

My wife and I had our baby shower here on January 13, 2012 and it was the best thing we did. The place is big, clean and best of all the beautiful view of the New York City skyline. After looking and looking for different places to have the baby shower this was the first and the last placed we looked at because of the amount of pople we were having. Our event was for 100 people and what was good about it is that it might sound like a lot of people but there is su much space that nobody was on top of each other. The staff are very friendly. I will recommend this place to everyone that will like to have a nice, unique, spacious event.
The place is easy to get to about 2 minutes right off the 59^th street bridge, one block away from the train system.
The only thing I didn’t like about the place is that is on a 3^rd floor and they dont have an elevator other than that everything is great.

My husband and i got married here 2 weeks ago and i have to say it went above and beyond our needs. After our original venue fell through we were crushed and hard pressed to find a new one. Attic Studios happened to have the one Saturday night we needed open (all others were booked) so luck of the draw awarded us the space. Our wedding turned out sooo much better than if we had used our previous venue, i am happy to say. Attic staff are friendly and down to earth and it’s very much a one stop shop in many ways. They provided us with help and service on multiple details we were otherwise expecting to negotiate ourselves and the space is out of this world beautiful. I can’t recommend it enough!!!