Our venue is versatile for all kinds of functions - it's the perfect space to host a personal event that doesn’t cost a month's rent. Perhaps you’d love to have 30 of your closest friends over for a birthday dinner, but New York apartments are just too small to accommodate your dream soiree? Then look no further! We are accepting bookings for you special event: * Wedding * Baby Shower * Birthday Party * Anniversary Party * Dinner Party * Other Private Events The space comfortably seats ~30 people for a sit down dinner and up to 60 people for a standing cocktail event. It’s a furnished environment including a full kitchen where your friends can cook up a storm or your caterers can make themselves at home. Chic but homey, and looks great in photographs. The natural light is beautiful and abundant! To keep our space affordable, the set up and clean up is up to you. You may move items, we just ask that you return them to their original place after your rental. Please note that the decorations in the space (such as the swooping cloth pictured in the photograph) changes in accordance with the season (sometimes delicate branches and colorful paper flowers, sometimes swooping cloth and twinkle lights). We'd be happy to provide you with information about the specific decorations during your rental time. To keep our space affordable, set up and clean up is up to you - including dishes, wiping down dirty surfaces, sweeping, and if necessary mopping! Please leave the space looking like you found it. You may move items, we just ask that you please return them to their original place. We provide renters with a cleaning checklist and require all renters to clean the space after they leave. If the space is not left clean, we will charge a cleaning fee. All setup and breakdown time needed for events must be included in the total booking charge. We do not provide speakers or a sound system. Renters can bring a portable speaker from home for background music. Loud music is not allowed (i.e. if you want to hire a DJ, we are probably not the venue for you). Renters are expected to be respectful of neighbors and keep reasonable noise levels at all times. St. Lydia's is a small storefront church space that also hosts rentals! We are a progressive, LGBTQIA-affirming congregation working together to dispel isolation, reconnect neighbors, and subvert the status quo. Proceeds from all rentals are in direct support of St. Lydia's. Thank you!
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The space was beautiful and Debbie was accommodating. The space was decorated for the season. We were able to host caterers and a group of 20-30 friends comfortably entirely inside the venue. We did not make much use of the outdoor space, but it seemed nice from what I could tell. I would definitely recommend this venue.
The space was beautiful and Debbie was accommodating. The space was decorated for the season. We were able to host caterers and a group of 20-30 friends comfortably entirely inside the venue. We did not make much use of the outdoor space, but it seemed nice from what I could tell. I would definitely recommend this venue.
Pleasant space, clean, helpful host. Perfect spot for a baby shower!
Pleasant space, clean, helpful host. Perfect spot for a baby shower!
Debbie was amazing! Super accommodating and extremely thorough with preparation, cleaning, and how the space works. The fact that she was willing to give us extra time to set up and clean up was amazing and above and beyond. One of the best hosts I’ve had the pleasure to do business with
Debbie was amazing! Super accommodating and extremely thorough with preparation, cleaning, and how the space works. The fact that she was willing to give us extra time to set up and clean up was amazing and above and beyond. One of the best hosts I’ve had the pleasure to do business with
Amazing space! Had everything we needed and was very accommodating.
Amazing space! Had everything we needed and was very accommodating.
I had the most wonderful experience hosting an intimate birthday party at Debbie's space. My guests and I were in awe of how cozy, and lovely her space was. Debbie, as a host, could not be any more gracious and accommodating. I recommend her space to anyone looking for a unique, cozy DIY space for any occasions.
I had the most wonderful experience hosting an intimate birthday party at Debbie's space. My guests and I were in awe of how cozy, and lovely her space was. Debbie, as a host, could not be any more gracious and accommodating. I recommend her space to anyone looking for a unique, cozy DIY space for any occasions.
Debbie was an absolute charm! She was so sweet, accommodating and responsive. Literally a dream host. The venue was beautiful and my guests loved the space! I will definitely be booking here again!
Debbie was an absolute charm! She was so sweet, accommodating and responsive. Literally a dream host. The venue was beautiful and my guests loved the space! I will definitely be booking here again!
The space looks exactly like pictured. Use a bit of imagination and decorations and you can make it magical. The host was super friendly and accommodating.
The space looks exactly like pictured. Use a bit of imagination and decorations and you can make it magical. The host was super friendly and accommodating.
My wife and I booked this venue to host our baby shower. Debbie was very responsive and accommodating. The space was nice and we had a very good time!
My wife and I booked this venue to host our baby shower. Debbie was very responsive and accommodating. The space was nice and we had a very good time!
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