10 Most Unique Abandoned Spaces in New York to Rent for Film and Photo Projects

There’s something about abandoned spaces. They send a chill up the spine. Dimly lit, these places bear no sign of live for a while. While some are unfurnished homes in the middle of the city … others can be cabin in the woods. Regardless of where or what they are, two things are certain, they are spooky and boy do we have quite the collection of abandoned spaces among our photo and film rentals in New York City . So here are the Giggster picks for the top abandoned places you can rent for photo and video projects in New York.

An abandoned cabin in the woods; it could not get spookier than this. Whether you’re looking to remake Red Riding Hood, or create an original masterpiece that features such a space and this cabin certainly deserves close consideration. Located amidst 56 acres of wilderness, there are streams, creeks, small waterfalls, and stunning mountain views to be captured here as well. The newly made scantily decorated side cabin, adds to the rustic, haunted tone of the space.

A single story manufacturing building steeped with an urban raw, industrial feel, this abandoned warehouse has chipping wall paint, grungy windows, and an unused roof you can feature in your project. The venue has loading dock and driveway in the rear, which when lit right really sends shiver down your neck. The industrial aesthetic is also a great look on film, especially if you're trying to showcase an urban, post apocalyptic space.

Definitely a space to consider if you're chasing that neglected look, this Gothic property has a mysterious on-camera appeal furthered by the dirt and gravel driveway. Although the home does have furniture inside, the entire property has a sense of abandonment which makes it seem less cared for. There's even an old boat in the backyard that has the potential of looking extra scary on camera.

A 7,000 sq.ft. mansion home with exposed beams, broken down furniture, chipped walls, and tanned floors, there's definitely some bizarre, eerie feel to this listing. Although the home has tons of character given the vintage furniture, ironworks, and home shape, this property is best used to showcase a sense of being rundown and abandoned. Even the lights seem crooked!

Nothing says abandoned like a home that never finished its construction. A truly unique space that features a partially finished home inside a fully finished concrete hell, the air of abandonment is heavy at this list. It's not just the home, but the entire area is fully private which fits into the abandoned theme. Oh, it's also got a backyard pond surrounded by tall trees and mountains, which is where you'd go to never be found again.

An ironworks factory that's not been used in a while, this abandoned listing is huge and desolate. The lot has a 4,400 sq.ft. ironworks area, a 1,000sq.ft. office loft, and several massive i-beam cranes that still move manually. Wood beams cover the ceiling, while chipped walls and cracking paint is a common sight wherever you turns the camera. There's even an old ceramic cinderblock wall which is not a common sight in the 21st century.

Let's face it, the Victorian and Gothic age structures are arguably the most scary to look at. And when they're furnished with just the barebones, then boy do they feel extra creepy as well. This corner property is just that - an empty, barely furnished Victorian home in Ditmas Park. There's also a full unfinished basement with a laundry room on site.

It’s not everyday that you come across an abandoned railway station. Unique, beautiful and neglected, the old Philipose Manor is great for your photo and video projects. Overlooking the waterfront, this station has a stone finish which makes it seem very quaint. Quaint, but scary if there’s no one in sight. There’s multiple rooms available at the station including a conference room, lecture hall, restaurant and more.

A boarding house that's not been used in quite a while, this abandoned creepy space has a unique, vintage and scary on-screen vibe. The building has some Italian influences in the design, but the chipped wall paint and old school furniture really hide that well. However, the prayer room with stained glass windows is definitely a space where you'd absolutely love to take your camera.

Arguably the most notable listing in this article, this 350 year old abandoned colonial home in Brooklyn hasn't had anything going on for quite a long time. The ceiling paint is chipping off, the wallpaper (where it's left) is tanned or torn, the floor wood has more color than natural wood, and there's a room full of abandoned items as well. There's even vintage, retro furniture that is colored with dirt, age, and generally being neglected.

Needless to say, when you’re going for an abandoned vibe, location is everything, and we've plenty more abandoned locations in our catalogue of photo and film rentals available in New York. And we hope you liked our curated list. If you’re interested in any of them, or would like to see more pictures, maybe check out the entire list of offerings, then please follow the links provided. Cheers!

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