Facility Rentals

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

Houston Street Center

The newly constructed Houston Street Center opened in March 2006, offers 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 Saturday and Sunday — 9AM to 6PM.

Available Spaces Include:

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

For information about spaces available for rental, click here or contact us at spacerental@universitysettlement.org or 212-475-5008.

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 a basic lighting system; PA system; 70 plush chairs on risers; a sprung wood floor; a backstage dressing area with crossover behind a stand-alone white wall ideal for projections; a projector and a 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.

For more information about renting the space, please call 212-453-4532 or email afleminger@universitysettlement.org.

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 tech and dress rehearsals and performances include:

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

One Week Performance Package:

• Exclusive access to Speyer Hall for five (5) hours each performance night (6pm-11pm)
  
• Exclusive access to Speyer Hall for up to 5 weeknights prior to the performance
  
• One five (5) 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
  

THE GYMNASIUM

The 6th floor gym 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.

For information about renting this space, please call 212/453.4532 or email artsprogram@universitysettlement.org.