SPACE RENTALS
Keep your special events close to home
View space rental availability here.
Unless otherwise noted on a room’s schedule, space rentals are not available on Sundays.
We cannot accommodate day-of rehearsal requests.
View eligibility criteria, access requirements, and other instructions here.
Eligible artists include but are not limited to individual performance-based artists, non-profit performance arts groups, and performance-based collectives. Eligible artists cannot currently be part of University Settlement arts programs. For more information, email spacerental@universitysettlement.org
In our expensive city, it can be hard to find places to gather – which is one important reason why University Settlement makes many of our high-quality, flexible, convenient spaces available for rental at affordable prices. Creating space where groups and businesses of all kinds can hold meetings and events is an important way we help build community strength.
Plus – when you book space with us, you’re supporting University Settlement programs, so you are also contributing to your community!
Our headquarters at 184 Eldridge Street includes the historic Speyer Hall theater and a gymnasium – we have the perfect space for you.
Thanks to a generous rehearsal space grant from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), The Performance Project at University Settlement is pleased to offer subsidized rehearsal space to performing artists at $10/hour. Please email spacerental@universitysettlement.org for further information and to reserve space.
The subsidized space rental for artists is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
184 Eldridge Street is located in the Lower East Side 10002. The closest subway stops are the B/D to Grand Street, F to 2nd Avenue, 6 to Spring Street. Speyer Hall and the Library are located on the second floor of the building. The Art Room is located in the basement. The Gym is located on the 5th floor.
There is an ADA accessible ramp into 184 Eldridge Street as well as an elevator which will go to the basement (where the Art Room is located) and the second floor (where Speyer Hall and the Library are located). The Gym is NOT ADA ACCESSIBLE. To access The Gym, you will need to take the elevator the fifth floor and walk up one flight of stairs.
You will be asked to sign-in when you enter 184 Eldridge Street for your rehearsal.
SPEYER HALL
A Lower East Side gem located within our landmark headquarters at 184 Eldridge Street, on the corner of Rivington, our white box theater is ideal for arts events, fundraisers & conferences.
GYMNASIUM AT 184
A full-sized (non-regulation) basketball court on the top floor of our Eldridge Street headquarters. Perfect for basketball games, dance rehearsals, and for those who require a low-cost event space.
HOUSTON STREET CENTER
Conveniently located on the corner of Houston & Bowery, a unique space featuring state-of-the-art exercise facilities and plenty of modern flexible classrooms.