Space Rental

Beyond its comprehensive services, University Settlement provides high quality, conveniently located and affordable meeting, performance and recreation space to local organizations.

Scroll down to read about rental opportunities at our state-of-the-art Houston Street Center, or in historic Speyer Hall and University Settlement's gymnasium at our Eldridge Street headquarters.

Houston Street Center

The newly constructed Houston Street Center opened in March 2006, offering state-of-the-art facilities to community groups, non-profit organizations, arts groups, educational institutions, businesses and tenant associations. The Center features wireless internet, full accessibility for persons with disabilities, access to laptops and audiovisual equipment, and collaborative opportunities. Hours of operation run Monday through Thursday – 8AM to 10PM, Friday – 8AM to 8PM, and weekends 9AM to 6PM.

Available Spaces Include:

• Classrooms
• Seminar Rooms
• Multi-Purpose Room
• Community Offices
• Gym
• Dance Studio
• Competition-Sized Swimming Pool

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Speyer Hall

Speyer Hall, an intimate and historic space located in University Settlement's headquarters on Eldridge Street, is available for rent at low cost for performances, lectures and workshops. The Hall is a 35' X 60' fully-equipped theater with:

• Basic lighting system
• PA system
• 70 plush chairs on risers
• Sprung wood floor
• Backstage dressing area with crossover behind a stand-alone white wall – ideal for projections
• Projector
• Baby grand piano

Maximum capacity is 175. We can provide up to a total of 125 chairs. No rosin or hard-soled shoes may be worn.

Hourly Rates

• Performances: $125/hour
• Technical and Dress Rehearsals: $100/hour
• Lectures and Workshops: $50-$100/hour, depending on size of event

All hourly rates require a four hour minimum for booking.

Rates for technical/dress rehearsals and performances include:

• In-house technical staff to operate lighting, sound and video equipment
• An additional room for backstage green room area

One Week Performance Package:

• Exclusive access to Speyer Hall for five hours each performance night (6pm-11pm)
• Exclusive access to Speyer Hall for up to five weeknights prior to the performance
• One five hour technical rehearsal
• In-house technical staff to operate lighting, sound & video equipment
• In-house building security staff
• An additional room for backstage/green room area

Package rates depend on number of performances:

• One performance: $1,350
• Two performances: $2,000
• Three performances: $2,700

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Gymnasium

 The 6^th floor gym located in University Settlement's Eldridge Street headquarters is a sprawling and dramatic space with a spectators' balcony and a wonderful view of the Manhattan skyline. The full basketball court is available for teams, leagues or scrimmages.

The Gymnasium is available to rent for basketball and other athletic uses at a rate of $50/hour.

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