8 Cool Warehouses in New York Perfect for Your Next Camera Project

We all know some iconic sequences have been shot in rundown, grungy properties that add to the mystery and excitement of seeing your favorite character chasing after their arch nemesis or making their next big arrest. Have you considered how these could also be amazing locations for your next exclusive photoshoot with a hint of uniqueness? We here at Giggster, have loads of unique warehouse location rentals available for film and photo in New York, that we believe would be perfect for all kinds of projects and shoots. Read on to discover these stunning on-camera spots.

A blank canvas perfect for a camera project, this all white 12,000 sq. ft. warehouse loft space has tons of natural light and an open layout ideal for all kinds of frames and sequences. The expansive studio space has 20 ft. tall ceilings, exposed beams, and red piping giving the space a certain pop. The listing also has backdrop choices, a selection of props, and an optional 3,000 sq. ft. naturally lit artist's loft that is filled with all sorts of quirky and unusual props.

Does your script include a shady deal going down? If you have a crime blockbuster in the making, this brilliant warehouse complex with drive-in access in Fair Lawn offers plenty of unique frames and angles for you to choose from. The venue has many hallways, guard booths, and rooftop access, enabling you to capture a bunch of different sequences all at the same location.

A 4,000 sq. ft. column-free loft space, this venue is flooded with natural light using a combination of wall windows and skylights. High ceilings with an exposed duct, beams, and pipework running along the walls give the location a gritty, industrial look. With plenty of space to move the camera how you'd like, this location is definitely one to consider if you need to move the camera over large distances without anything getting in the way.

This beautiful pre-war machine shop in Williamsburg is the perfect warehouse for your next chic photoshoot. With a 1920s speakeasy vibe, vintage furniture, exposed brick walls, and soaring ceilings add a whole new appeal to its listing. Are you thinking of a 20s themed dinner party to launch your next art show? You've stumbled upon the right property. Fun fact: the rest of the building has a gallery on the first floor and a gorgeous rooftop deck that is also available for rent.

A functioning warehouse with tons of equipment, a work area, and a variety of on-camera looks, this venue is great to showcase life at a functioning warehouse, or any large facility. The huge racks of products and large scale machinery help give it an authentic on camera appeal. There's also a gorgeous rooftop at the venue which you can utilize for your project.

This space is more than just a warehouse. Its creative lighting and décor is perfect for not only warehouse scenes but also for a variety of other shooting needs. Want to do a photoshoot for a fashion brand with a modern-grunge vibe? Or do you imagine having an art show with glow-in-the-dark pieces in this unconventional space? The 6,000 sq. ft. space is very versatile and the chic lights make this an interesting choice of location for almost all kinds of project. The space also provides camera, grip, and lighting equipment for rent at an additional fee, which beats having to carry tons of personal equipment to the site as well!

Shooting a period film with an assembly line set up? This 22,000 sq. ft. warehouse with no columns is ready to be molded into any set that you visualize it as. Large and open, the camera potential here is limited only by your script or photoshoot plan. The exposed ceilings and machinery definitely help with the authenticity vibe of this listing too. Plus, this property is on a waterfront. Water chase sequence, anyone?

Always destined to have a career in film and photo, this production warehouse space with multiple studios is perfect for a totally different kind of aesthetic to your project. The venue consists of two studio spaces, a prop room, multiple office rooms, warehouse style garage doors, and more, all of which is fully air conditioned and perfect for a photo or film project.

From catering a huge dinner party or holding a gala night to shooting the next horror movie or true crime drama, warehouses are places that can be transformed into a set for any of these. In this short list we've tried to cover as many different aesthetics and on-camera styles as we could. That said, in case what you're looking for isn't a part of this list, we highly recommend following this link to view our catalog of warehouse locations available for rent in New York. And in case you were wondering, 'how much would it cost me to rent a warehouse for a day, we've got you covered as well.

Best of luck with your project!

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