Industrial-Modern "White Canvas" Events & Production Warehouse Loft

You can have it all at The Fold at the former Manhattan Shirt Co.: a spacious industrial-modern venue, flexibility to DIY or bring in your vendors, and Manhattan loft vibes without the hassle of the city – all at comparable pricing to your local VFW. We had a vision to bring a versatile and stylish yet affordable event/production space to our community – something sophisticated in a place you would least expect. That’s why we transformed a 5,000 sq ft loft in a post-WWI garment factory into a distinctive and rare event space, creative haven, and chef’s table: so that local families and businesses, artists and creatives could have access to a beautiful white-canvas space with all the quintessential industrial loft-style elements – 14’ ceilings, oversized windows, hardwood flooring, and exposed brick walls – but without having to deal with NYC logistics and pricing. When you step into The Fold, you’ll have access to any or all of our newly renovated 3,000 sq ft central space, lounge/office nook perfect for photo booths, large open-concept kitchen with modern appliances, and chef’s table, welcome reception area, and wrap-around sconce-lit hallway ideal for gallery space – with a large freight elevator making load-in simple directly from the loading dock. The space is flooded with natural light during the daytime and options for warm or cool mood lighting in the evening. Plus, add-ons are available to spread out or even spend the night: break-out room/photo studio, two riverside rooms that can be used as make-up and dressing rooms or set up with overnight accommodations, and additional bathrooms for larger events. In addition to celebratory, creative/arts, and professional events, The Fold is also a one-stop shop for your production needs like photo and video shoots, and an ideal location for culinary affairs and demonstrations, fitness/recreational classes, and collaborative meetings like workshops and panels. If you’re looking to book larger or multi-layered events, The Fold can be combined with two additional 5,000 sq ft spaces on adjacent floors. While these spaces have a distinct atmosphere from The Fold, they can be incorporated to create a unique vibe across different floors. One of these spaces, Prototype, is adorned with unique art and has a large stage with professional lighting and sound – perfect for a performance with an associated reception at The Fold. The second additional space, Phenotype, is an open-concept arts loft that has been used for theater productions and dance parties and can serve as supplemental space for multifaceted events or production team spillover. If you’re looking for a fresh, inviting, and memorable setting for your next event, come step into The Fold: a limitless modern-industrial space made by real people for real people to meet and eat, innovate, and create. *Types of Events* With the ultimate white canvas here at The Fold, almost any event that requires refined raw space is possible. But here are a few types of events and projects that work especially well: • Celebrations: Engagements, Showers, Birthdays, Reunions, Rehearsal Dinners, and Small-to-Medium-Sized Weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, and Sweets 16s • Production: Daylight Photography, Portraits/Headshots, Video Shoots, Podcasts, Music Videos, Casting, Rehearsals • Arts/Creative: Listening Parties, Gallery Openings, Exhibitions, Performances, Art Classes, Film Screenings, Fashion Pop-ups, Creative Parties, Collaborative Events • Fitness/Recreation: Yoga, Pilates, and Dance Classes and Workshops • Culinary: Chef’s Table, Dinner Parties, Private Tastings, Demonstrations, Food Photography and Video • Professional: Seminars, Workshops, Lectures, Panels, Conferences, Office Parties, Fundraisers, Networking Events, Off-site Meetings, Co-working Space *Amenities* Our spacious industrial loft is a blank canvas just waiting for you to create your perfect event, while the modern, open-concept atmosphere fosters creativity and collaboration for your creative and production needs. Here at The Fold, we have a wide variety of amenities to actualize your vision: • An open-concept floor plan with the industrial loft signature features: giant windows, soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, exposed piping, and wood beams – all newly renovated to provide a modern aesthetic • Tons of natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows during the daytime and customizable lighting at night ranging from bright and warm for professional events to softer mood lighting for social events • Fully stocked large open-concept kitchen with giant countertop and bar-style seating, modern appliances, and stainless steel prep table • 12-seat beautiful modern chef’s table • Lounge area perfect for photo booths, “confessional”-style videos, and co-working office space • Elegant sconce-lit hallway perfect for gallery space • Sizable welcome/reception area for registration or check-in • Two large (270 sq ft) private studios that can be used as breakout rooms, hair/make-up, and photo shoots – and can also be converted into bedrooms for overnight accommodations • Large service elevator for convenient load-in directly from the loading dock • Bluetooth surround sound system • DIY-friendly: BYO and outside catering welcome • A/V equipment available on the premises, including amps, speakers/monitors, microphones, and projector • Forget the headache & hassle of executing in NYC. Ample free street parking is available. Conveniently located just 13 miles from the George Washington Bridge for a quick and easy 25-minute drive (or a 32-minute train ride from Penn Station). • Dog-friendly