Moody & Dramatic Victorian Townhouse in NYC

About the Space

Welcome to The Artist House - a unique location, just steps from Manhattan. With high ceilings, historic details, and sumptuous furnishings, our three-story townhouse sits on a quiet block in Mott Haven, five minutes’ walk from the 138th Street & 3rd Ave station. Featuring nine uniquely-styled rooms across three floors (Parlor Floor, Ground Floor, and Top Floor) the house offers an abundance of inspiring spaces for realizing your next project. Our historic townhouse was built in the 1890s and we've lovingly and painstakingly restored it's original details ourselves to serve as both our home and a creative space for film and photo shoots. More information available at www.theartisthouseproject.com Google Drive folder with floor plans and walkthrough videos: https://tinyurl.com/yk8x9m7k *Please note that while our listing photos are recent, some items/furniture are subject to change.* AREAS AVAILABLE FOR SHOOTING The house has three floors: the Parlor floor, Ground floor, and Top floor. Bookings automatically include the spaces on The Parlor level *ONLY* - the north parlor, south parlor, parlor bathroom, and connected hallway. The spaces on the The Ground Floor and The Top floor are *NOT* automatically included and they *MUST BE SELECTED AS ADD-ONS*. MINIMUM HOURS We have a 6 hour minimum but we are happy to discuss options for guests that want to book for less time. *For bookings under 6 hours there will be an additional charge of $50/hour per floor* RULES Our home is a welcoming, creative space for those seeking a productive retreat in beautiful surroundings - and it is also our home. As such, we ask guests to please be respectful of our space. This means: > Arrive on time and be ready to leave on time (overtime is charged at 2x the hourly rate) > No smoking under any circumstances inside the house ($500 penalty for smoking) > No partying, screaming, stomping on the stairs, etc. > No drugs, excessive drinking, or weapons of any kind > Mindfulness when it comes to muddy/wet shoes, items that may scratch the floors or walls, etc. > Respect when it comes to the various valuable and fragile pieces of furniture that we have in the house. ADDITIONAL CHARGES > We may ask for a $500 security deposit for larger groups, payable before the start of your booking and reimbursed within 24 hours after booking end, barring any damages/overages. > Our maximum capacity is 30 people. If there are more than 30 people in your group on site on the day of your booking, there will be an over capacity charge of $150/person. > Please make sure to be accurate when specifying the number of attendees you need for your booking. If your group exceeds the number of attendees agreed at the time of booking you will be charged an additional $100 per hour per additional person over the number agreed. > Overtime is charged at 2x the hourly rate. We are artists ourselves and know full well that the creative mind needs freedom and flexibility so we always work with our guests to make their time with us as comfortable as possible while still preserving the condition of our home. SITE MANAGER Our site manager Hope will be on site with you for the duration of the shoot to orient you in the space, to verify head count, and to ensure that all GETTING HERE Our home is located in Mott Haven in the South Bronx, just across the Harlem River from Manhattan with easy access to the 4, 5, and 6 trains. There is free street parking making load in and load out easy.