Garage & Loading Dock in 1920s Factory Warehouse

Welcome to Brooklyn Optics, our 1920s Williamsburg historic industrial four-story building! Blending history with production, our building contains its original 1940 stainless steel freight elevator. We hold multiple production and film spaces all within one complex. We are your space for abandoned, haunted or vacant shoot projects. Likewise, because we can control the interior environment, coupled with its solid brick and concrete ceilings, many of the spaces lend themselves to recordings and audio interviews. Our authentic industrial distressed location has been featured in BBC, FOX News, and Cosmopolitan productions. Our Loading Dock Garage is 1750 sq feet, featuring high ceilings, 100-year-old blistered concrete, distressed brick walls, and full remote parabolic softbox overhead bi-light studio light which come with the space. Throughout the space we have remote vintage industrial drop lights that have RGB/ bi lights which can be fully controlled via remote. This studio is vehicle-friendly, and we've accommodated numerous cars during shoots. To bring a vehicle inside, please select the car access add-on, which ensures the space is prepared and an operator is available to open the gate. Kindly note that engines must remain off once the vehicle is parked inside the studio. * For shoots with more than 15 people, please contact us in advance. We can accommodate larger groups depending on the project, but all groups over 15 are subject to review. We have successfully hosted large-scale productions, but if you’re looking to create a party-style event, please choose a different venue. Our space is a carefully curated film location designed for professional production teams. Refer house rules graphic in listing for details on in-house props and equipment rentals. ***** Rate includes exclusive access to the loading dock. Loading Dock: 1750 sq feet Ceiling: 14’ garage, 12’3” dock * Sized Floor Plan in Photos – Single bathroom with lockable dressing room on second floor – Tables: vintage work tables and sawhorses – Vintage industrial chairs Access: Conveniently located near the 4, L, M, J, and G train lines. 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” – Street Parking nearby – High speed internet Power: – 3 x 20 amp electrical walkway threshold guards to offset a trip hazard – Four extension cords Windows: All windows and doors can be controlled: either blacked out or filtered for light. Lighting Included in Rental: - Industrial Drop Lights – RGB/bi-lights that can be remote-controlled. These lights are included in the rental agreement. - 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. Lighting Equipment Available as Add-Ons: - 80W RGB Spotlight with Fresnel Focusing Lens – A versatile spotlight available for $30 per rental. - GoBo Optical Snoot with Screen Effect – Mounted over the desk, can be repositioned for $50 per remount. - 2x LS Photo Studio LED Lights (6500K, 75W each) with Softbox & Rolling Stands – Available for $40 per rental (pair included). - 4x Low-Profile LED Bi-Lights (3600K - 5600K) with NP Batteries – Compact "Baby Aputure" light panels, ideal for hidden lighting. Available for $40 for all four. - 4x CFL 45W Daylight Bulbs with Reflectors – Comes with two stands and two LED bulbs, offering three settings (incandescent, daylight, high-white). $30 for both. - 4x Light Stands (7' height) – Sturdy light stands available for $50 for all four. - Smoke Machine – Enhance your lighting effects with an atmospheric haze. Available for $30 per rental. Climate Control: – Heating Units, very quiet and are hidden discreetly – 3x Battery Heated Vests, for those susceptible to chills Other Important Items: – First Aid Kit (Institutional Grade) – Required fire extinguishers on all floors. We have a full multi-material workshop and props within the building. Those who treat us with respect may use this as a resource. Contains: table saws, chop saws, power tools, industrial sewing machines, stock of plywood & various solid wood, fabric, screws and bolt hardware, industrial grade scissors, a glue gun, staplers, moving blankets/sound barriers etc. Explore additional shoot locations in our building, including a library, rooftop garden, optical store, workshop, and loading dock. Contact us for more information on prop rentals and multiple production spaces.