The Most Convincing Abandoned Homes You Can Rent for Film & Photo in New York
Empty, desolate and some would say haunted, abandoned homes have unique drama elements about them. Why was it abandoned? How long ago was it abandoned? Was all the furniture taken? All these questions can help visualize the character/plot/concept you might have lined up for your upcoming photo and film projects. Rusting iron, yellowing (and sometimes chipped) walls, overgrown yards … there’s a whole lot going on here. So without further ado, here’s our pick for the 9 best abandoned homes you can rent for film and photo in NY.
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9. Abandoned Vintage Factory Loft
First up, a vintage factory loft. Dated, minimally furnished (empty in most areas), this multi-level open loft has 2 factory windows which let in plenty of natural light. Old brick walls, exposed beams, discoloured wood floors and furniture, there’s a lot you can visually associate with abandoned and neglected here. 4 very cool vintage light fixtures hang from the ceiling and there are 2 lights on either side of the fireplace in case you want lights all around. And if you’re hunting for a bargain, then this is one you should consider seriously..
Available on Giggster, starting at $40/hr.
8. Abandoned Gothic Home
An abandoned Gothic home that looks like it’s stuck in time, this property has a very pleasant on-camera appeal. Nothing too over the top nor too humble, you’re going to get a perfect mix of quaint charm and lonely neglect from the home. The dark interior and the rustic nature of the house makes for a perfect house for any horror movie. Outside, there’s a large dirt driveway, a spacious backyard and a boat. Yes. An old boat just sits in the backyard.
Available on Giggster, starting at $250/hr.
7. 40 Year Old Neglected Apartment
An incredible abandoned home, this place is almost coming off from the wall. And that is not an exaggeration.The door isn’t on its hinges, the wall is broken in places and fading in the rest. This non-renovated apartment hasn’t been touched for at least 40 years. Yellow walls are made further yellow and the narrow corridors and the unclean floor and ceiling really add a depressing, isolated look to the space which is closed to neglected than to haunted. You’re going to have a great time filming here but be sure to get a few lights since there aren’t too many sources of natural light.
Available on Giggster, starting at $250/hr.
6. Rustic Empty Cottage
Intimate, charming and totally empty, this rooftop duplex penthouse cottage is a sight to behold. Although the place has decent upkeep, the barren open area adds a very strong abandoned and spooky vibe to the property. And this is especially true at night when you can have 4 fireplaces going. There’s also a grand piano, wine rack and several features that possess an element of grandeur and stillness in time. Owned and maintained by people with experience in shooting, there’s a lot of ways you can tweak up the place to make it seem like the kind of abandoned you’re going for.
Available on Giggster, starting at $312/hr.
5. Old House with Exposed Brick
A one-of-a-kind property, this space also doubles as a museum. Erected in 1863 to house 20 families across its five storeys, this building has all you could need in terms of an abandoned look. Exposed, dilapidating walls, antique furniture, fixtures and paintings, photographs and artefacts from the past, you’re going to have it all here. The tenement is definitely unique, and has its own sense of charm and mystique to it which really comes to life on the camera. The lighting isn’t world-class, so be mindful of this if you want to shoot or record in this out of the box property.
Available on Giggster, starting at $715/hr.
4. Empty Second Floor SoHo Warehouse Loft
Not for those hunting for a bargain, this steeply priced listing definitely is worth its buck. The space looks like an abandoned office which has been stripped to the bone. This 10,000sq ft loft with tin ceilings has a climate-controlled setup with a conference room, studio space, brick walls and whitewashed walls. A space that looks like the meeting spot of crime heads and crooks, there’s a whole lot you can work with here.
Available on Giggster, starting at $1,250/hr.
3. Vintage Neglected NY Apartment
A Vintage NY Apartment home, this neglected space has a very rust theme going on. Not just in terms of the color, but the metal fixtures as well. Heavily textured walls, dark-red wood doors and traditional sash windows really teleport you to a different time period from the city. Dark, gloomy and poorly lit, be sure to take some lights with you when you film your projects here.
Available on Giggster, starting at $500/hr.
2. Unfurnished Gothic Victorian Home
3 storey Victorian house, this house looks spooky right from the get-go. A charming looking home, the inside is where the story changes completely. With next to no furniture apart from the immovables, and an unfinished basement, there’s a lot to be scared from here. Although there’s not too much structural damage, the place is decorated like it belongs in the 60s - 70s. All in all, a great deal especially at its price.
Available on Giggster, starting at $115/hr.
1. Unfinished Home
A partially finished home with a concrete shell, this unique space offers a very deserted look. In fact, it looks abandoned right from in between its construction. A cabin home that would’ve been spectacular if completed and furnished, it is the absence of these basics that lend a spooky, creepy feel to the house. The surrounding property includes a backyard pond lined by tall trees and mountains.
Available on Giggster, starting at $175/hr.
That’s about it. There’s definitely something unique about all these listing, and some of them might require a bit of effort to make it look really abandoned, but you’ve a lot to work with. Different home styles, different looks and spooks, choose whatever you see fit. And if you’re interested in renting any of them, or taking a look at more pictures, or getting an entire list of features, please follow the links provided. Happy clicking!