Sunset Park · Brooklyn · Est. 2000 · A community of independent creators

A studio
for every
quiet ambition.

Sound-isolated studios for independent beauty and production pros. Pay-as-you-go with Flex — or your own door with Private. No lease, no commission, no noise.

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CommunityMembers, not renters
StudiosSound-isolated
LocationSunset Park, BK
NYSF lounge — NYSF neon sign on the white wall, curved column, skyline windows, and pod seating
Hair StudioNail StudioFacial & WaxingMassage StudioBeauty / GeneralPortrait StudioThe Stage Hair StudioNail StudioFacial & WaxingMassage StudioBeauty / GeneralPortrait StudioThe Stage
The NYSF Difference

Studios that stay quiet.

Every Flex and Private studio at NYSF is built using room-in-room construction — a standard once reserved for music and film — now engineered for the beauty, wellness, and production professional. The result is a studio where your client hears you, not the hallway.

Room-in-Room Build Studio-Grade Isolation Floated Floors Decoupled Walls

Among the first — and, to our knowledge, the only — community in the U.S. bringing true studio-grade sound isolation to beauty and wellness professionals. Six iterations of NYSF, twenty-five years of refinement, continuing to lead the category we helped define.

The lookbook.

Seven studios, each designed for a specific discipline — and ready the moment you arrive. Beauty + Photo + Video FX, under one roof.

The Building

Beyond the studios.

A lobby worth arriving through. Corridors that double as backdrops. A skyline view your camera didn't expect.

Sculptural lobby
The Lobby
Sage corridor
The Corridors
Brooklyn skyline
The View
Vintage elevator
Arrival
Two Paths · One Community

Choose Flex, or go Private.

Whether you're just starting your book of business or running an established practice — there's a way in. Both come with the same sound-isolated studios, concierge front desk, and a community of working professionals across beauty, wellness, and production.

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NYSF Member · Flex

Pay as you go · $25+/hr

A fully furnished, content-ready studio you book by the hour, day, or package. No deposit, no contract, no commission. Walk in, plug in, get to work — with the same fair-cancellation policy that runs the rest of the building.

  • Book in under 90 seconds · confirmed in real time
  • Furnished and kitted for your discipline
  • Content-ready lighting, backdrops & Wi-Fi
  • Free cancel up to 24 hours before
  • No move-in fees, no year commitment
From $25/hr
By Application

NYSF Member · Private

Your own door · Year-long · Waitlist

Your own key, your own hours, your own setup — in a studio you don't share. For established professionals ready to commit to a year and make the space their own.

  • Dedicated studio · your key, your schedule
  • One-year agreement · furnished to your spec
  • $1,250+/mo · 2-month exit notice anytime
  • Limited availability — interior & window studios
  • Most Private Members started on Flex
Inquire for availability
Who Flex is for

For the independent professional.

Whether you're leaving the salon to go out on your own, booking your first paying client, or scaling a content engine — Flex meets you where you are. Build your book here. Most of our Private Members started this way.

01

The newly independent.

Just left the chain salon or finished school. No budget for a year-long lease, but you need a studio that looks the part when clients arrive.

Estheticians · Nail Techs · Hair Stylists
02

The content-first.

Your clients find you on Instagram and TikTok. Every studio is lit, styled, and built for the camera — without you renting backdrops or rigging lights.

Beauty Creators · Influencers · Stylists
03

The practitioner.

You need a calm, sound-isolated space — by the hour — for the work that matters. Massage and wellness sessions without a front office overhead.

Masseuses · Wellness Pros
04

The producer.

One-off shoots, music sessions, headshot days. You don't need a monthly studio — you need one ready Tuesday at 2pm. Book it. Done.

Photographers · Videographers · Audio Engineers
What's included

Everything's already here.

Every Flex studio comes furnished, kitted, and ready for your discipline. These are the universal amenities that come with every booking — the equivalent of a fully-loaded suite, by the hour.

Sound Isolation

Room-in-room construction. Floated floors. Decoupled walls. Your clients hear you, not the hallway.

Gigabit Wi-Fi

Built for live-streaming, cloud uploads, and multi-camera shoots. No buffering on client day.

Climate Controlled

Individual thermostat per studio. Your clients stay comfortable — hot wax, hot lights, or hot yoga.

Keyless Access

Door codes delivered by text before your session. No keys, no pickup, no waiting.

On-Site Security

Staffed security and a concierge front desk. Your clients arrive to a real professional building.

Loading Dock & Freight

Passenger and freight elevators. Loading dock on-site. For the producers moving real gear.

Parking Nearby

Street parking on a quiet Sunset Park block. Covered lots a short walk away. 36th Street subway in 6 minutes.

The NYSF Community

You're joining a community of independent creators across beauty, wellness, and production. Members, not renters. Referrals happen in the hallway.

Reviews and ratings

What members say

5.0 on Peerspace. Years of five-star Google reviews.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
5.0
Rated on Peerspace
across hourly bookings
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
★★★★★
Member reviews on
Google & word of mouth
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
2000
Independently operated
in New York since 2000
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"The rooms and communal spaces are creatively and beautifully designed — you can tell much care was taken in the details of the construction."
Jack D.
New member
Google · 2026
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"I've been with NYSF since 2018 — I've literally moved across Brooklyn with them to their current home in Industry City. That alone should say a lot."
Jermaine H.
Member since 2018
Google · 2025
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"Private studio space for audio professionals and small business owners. Everyone is very chill, very professional. And the front desk staff is great."
Andy P. S.
Audio professional
Google · ★★★★★
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"Awesome space to work, network and build community. Aestheticians, producers, tattoo artists and more are here. Love it!"
Jahnya
Local Guide · Member
Google · 2025
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"Great light, quiet, I can manage the heat/AC to suit my needs, and amazing views of the city. Joseph was really helpful."
Nazia P.
Recently moved in
Google · 2026
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"Prices are reasonable and the manager has been super helpful and responsive. He helped me move in and everything has gone smoothly. A good space for people looking to get started on a small business."
Kat H.
Small business owner
Google · 2025
Est.
2000
A quarter-century-plus operating creative studios in New York.
Iterations
7
Seven locations across the city over the years. Each one taught us the next.
Currently
01
Sunset Park, Brooklyn — our seventh and finest. Every detail learned, distilled.
Member Services

More than a studio.

Flex Members can add on services that help you run a business out of your studio — without running a whole business. Opt in anytime, cancel anytime.

Personal locker.

Keep your kit, products, and tools on-site. Dedicated locker with your own lock, 24/7 access — so you never unpack between sessions.

Pricing coming soon

Virtual office.

Mail receiving at a professional Brooklyn address. Perfect for LLC registration, client correspondence, and presenting like a business.

Pricing coming soon

Referrals from the front desk.

New clients call us for recommendations. We route them to the Member who fits best. Included with every Flex booking — no add-on required.

Included
Coming 2026 · iOS & Android

The booking floor,
in your pocket.

Browse every studio, see live availability, bundle hours for a discount, and lock a booking in three taps. Walk in, plug in, get to work.

  • Live availabilitySee what's open right now, and what opens next.
  • Bundle & saveBuy 10 hours, save 15%. Never expires.
  • One-tap rebookYour last studio, your usual day — saved.
  • Walk-in QR check-inSkip the desk. Your booking is your key.
App Store · Google Play
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Production · Floor 7

Photography
Studio

$80 / hour
★★★★★ 4.9 · 82
1 hourSingle session
$80
Half-day bundle4 hours · save 10%
$288
Full day8 hours · best value
$560
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StudioPhotography · Skyline
DateThu, Apr 23
Time2:00 – 6:00 PM
Total$288.00
REF · NYSF-24827
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"We build communities so small businesses can Create, Connect, and Grow."
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Founder, New York Studio Factory
NYSF Private · Your Own Door

When you're ready for your own studio.

Private Members hold dedicated studios on the floor — their own key, their own setup, their own hours. Annual agreement, but flexible: 2 months notice anytime. From $1,250/mo.

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NYSF lobby — sculptural sage lounge with chaise seating and natural Brooklyn light

Stop by this week.

The fastest way to know if NYSF is right for your business is to walk the floor. Bring a coffee. Ask anything.

Around the corner · Sunset Park

Brooklyn's working waterfront — five minutes from the East River, two blocks from Industry City. The neighborhood does the work the studio doesn't have to.

  • Across the street Industry City Food halls, third-wave coffee, light lunches between bookings — out the door and across 39th
  • Across the street Costco · Sunset Park Craft service runs, model snacks, last-minute backdrop muslin — same block, opposite side
  • Coffee & lunch Yafa Café 4 blocks · the regulars' coffee — quiet, fast, no line on a Tuesday morning
  • Production resources BIG NYC Walking distance · grip & lighting rental for shoots that need more than what's on the floor
  • Get here · Ferry NYC Ferry · Sunset Park stop 12 min from Wall St · 24 min from Long Island City · arrive by water, walk 8 min
  • Get here · Subway D · N · R to 36th St 8-min walk · or 25th St on the R for a quieter exit
  • Get here · Drive Free street parking Generous on 39th & surrounding blocks · loading dock on request
Find us · 341 39th St
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Front desk hours
Mon – Fri8 AM – 8 PM
Saturday9 AM – 6 PM
SundayBy appointment
New York Studio Factory
341 39th St · Brooklyn, NY 11232
info@nystudiofactory.com
FAQ

Quick answers.

The questions producers, beauty pros, and content teams ask most. Need something specific? Ask Maya at the front desk →

Pick "Book a Studio" anywhere on the page. The 6-step flow walks you through studio → package → date → time → contact → agreement. Most bookings take under 90 seconds. Confirmation and door code arrive by email and text.

Hourly rates range $25+/hr (Nail Studio) to $70/hr (The Stage). Day saves 15%, Week saves 30%, and the 20-hr Pack saves 20% on a banked balance redeemable any weekday for 60 days. Beauty studios have a 2-hour weekday minimum (3-hour weekends); Massage's 2-hour minimum applies on the Hour tier only. Full price list is in the booking flow.

Yes — most studios accept same-day holds up to one hour before start time, subject to availability. Tap Book a Studio to see what's open and reserve in seconds. For productions over 4 hours or with crews of 6+, we recommend a 24–48-hour lead time.

Every studio includes the listed in-room equipment (lighting kit, mirrors, backdrops as specified per studio), Wi-Fi, climate control, a 15-minute setup buffer at start and 15-minute teardown at end, plus access to shared restrooms and the Brooklyn-skyline lobby. Photo and video studios include rig points and power amperage on the studio detail page.

The short version: free cancellation up to 24 hours before your start time. Inside 24 hours, a 50% fee applies. Inside 4 hours and no-shows are charged in full.

How it reads on the calendar:

  • More than 24 hrs out — 100% refund, no questions, one-click in your dashboard.
  • 24–4 hrs out — 50% refund. Half of the booking total returns to your card; we keep 50% for the room held.
  • Inside 4 hrs or no-show — full charge. The room was held, the front desk staffed.

Pack hours follow the same windows. If you cancel a pack-hour booking with more than 24 hours notice, the hours go back to your pack. Inside 24 hours, the redemption is consumed (same as hourly).

Monthly Flex can reschedule freely within the month with 24 hours notice. Real same-day emergencies — illness, family, client crisis — call the front desk. We're humans first.

Yes, up to each studio's posted capacity. Larger crews require advance approval and may incur a per-head surcharge above the listed limit. Talent, models, hair/makeup, and clients are always welcome.

For commercial productions over $5,000, yes — a Certificate of Insurance naming NYSF as additionally insured. Beauty, wellness, and small-scale shoots don't require COI. We can recommend short-term insurance providers if needed.

Sunset Park, Brooklyn — 7th floor with skyline views. Closest train: D/N/R to 36th St (8-min walk). Street parking is generous in the neighborhood. Loading dock access on request for larger gear.

Free street parking is generally available within a 2-block radius. We also have a loading dock for short-term gear unloading — request access in your booking notes.

Yes — craft service and catering are welcome in all studios. We ask that you clean up before teardown. The lobby has a kitchenette for crew use. No open flame or smoking anywhere on the floor.

Working animals (talent for shoots) are welcome with advance notice. Service animals always welcome. Personal pets, please leave at home.

Tap "Book a tour" in the header or in the hero. Tours are 30 minutes, by appointment, free. Bring your producer, your art buyer, your stylist — whoever needs to sign off. Tours can convert to a same-day hold on the spot.

Still have questions?

info@nystudiofactory.com