Contra Studios

141 W 28th St 11th fl, New York, New York, 10 001 -

Up to
200 guests

About Venue

Contra Studios is a private, full-floor loft venue in Chelsea, NYC, designed for creative production and unforgettable events. With 5,000 square feet of flexible space, two professional cyc wall studios, and a welcoming open-plan layout, it’s built to handle everything from high-end photo shoots to large-scale gatherings with ease.

Whether you're planning a brand launch, team off-site, industry panel, or birthday bash, Contra Studios gives you room to make it your own. The space has hosted major names across fashion, media, and tech, and it's equally well-suited to relaxed celebrations, kids parties, and standout wedding receptions. The layout supports full customization, while the private floor setup adds a sense of exclusivity that guests really appreciate.

What makes Contra stand out is the balance of creative freedom and production-ready support. There's pro lighting and sound gear available on site, plus a full kitchen, a huge central lounge area, and easy access for gear and guests alike. The team is used to working with fast-paced schedules and unique ideas, so they keep things flexible and stress-free.

- Entire 5,000 sq ft floor for private use
- Two large studio spaces plus central common area
- Great for both social events and professional productions
- Loading dock and freight elevator for easy access
- Convenient Chelsea location near 1 train and major transit

Contra Studios gives you room to think big and move fast, right in the heart of Manhattan’s creative district.

Capacity & Layout

Standing

up to 200

Dining

up to 50

Theatre

up to 60

Boardroom

up to 35

Cabaret

up to 100

Classroom

up to 60

Facilities & Amenities

Disabled access

Air conditioning

Natural light

Whiteboards

Audio & Visual

Sound system

Conference phone

Projector & screen

TV screen

WiFi

Location

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Reviews

Leclerc Andre
March 2025
Easily the best space in town. All of their equipment is top notch, the space is beautiful, and they made the experience amazing from start to finish. 10/10 highly recommend!
just dushawn
July 2023
I Was super happy when i found this studio,not only its in the city,but its big space ( 2 studios),it is clean,AC works great,they have allready the lights setup so once you come ur good to go right away. I will deff use it more. Its good for big production as well as small ones. Great find👍🏻
Xavier
March 2025
Staff and management was super helpful and down to earth. The space is awesome and can accommodate and entire team easily. Theres two main spaces with a beautiful natural light CYC and a video Cyc. love this place

Yoshii Ben
December 2024
10/10 shot some footage for my music video here . Staff is super amazing to work with and location is beautiful Great studio with included full lights and grip. The 5,000 sqft facility is always private to one client per day which is great. We will definitely be back.
Zain
February 2023
Contra Studios is an exceptionally one-of-a-kind space with an experience that you can't find anywhere else. The studios are located more than 100 feet above the streets of Chelsea, Manhattan, NYC, and serve as a perfect space for all things creative. Just when you think that the luxuriously spacious lounge (which also has a kitchen!) outside the studios is impressive, the interior of the studios goes above and beyond expectations. This space can accommodate a 20-person crew easily, with plenty of room to move around comfortably. Contra Studios is the perfect space to host a creative event and is easily one of the best studios in the entirety of Manhattan. instagram @section