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13 Iconic NYC Event Spaces Now Available For Rent

New Yorkers will now be able to rent historic civic buildings for weddings, parties and other private events through a revamped program.

An interactive story map will allow users explore all the locations in one central hub. Visitors can explore all thirteen venues, read each building’s story, and also navigate to rentals.
An interactive story map will allow users explore all the locations in one central hub. Visitors can explore all thirteen venues, read each building’s story, and also navigate to rentals. (Courtesy of The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services)

NEW YORK CITY — New Yorkers will now be able to rent historic civic buildings for weddings, parties and other private events through the newly relaunched "Halls of the City" program from the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services.

The "Halls of the City" rental program features thirteen iconic locations, with previous clients such as singer-songwriter Solange Knowles, fashion label Prabal Gurung, and Fortune 500 company Goldman Sachs.

The venues also served as filming locations to renowned productions like Law & Order, Marvel's Daredevil, and the Spider-Man film franchise, according to the DCAS.

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Notable locations available for rent include: the Surrogate’s Court at 31 Chambers Street, the Tweed Courthouse at 52 Chambers Street, and the Supreme Court at 60 Centre Street.

“Through Halls of the City, DCAS is committed to making the city’s most remarkable civic spaces more accessible to the communities they serve,” DCAS Commissioner Yume Kitasei said. “Picture exchanging vows in the classic Surrogate’s Court or hosting a gala dinner beneath the stunning ceilings of the Tweed Courthouse — with the launch of our new interactive story map, we’re making it possible for New Yorkers to discover these venues and imagine the unforgettable celebrations they can create.”

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An interactive story map will allow users explore all the locations in one central hub. Visitors can explore all thirteen venues, read each building’s story, and also navigate to rentals.

Here Are All The Civic Spaces You Now Rent For An Event

  • Surrogates Court
  • NY County Courthouse
  • Tweed Courthouse
  • The Archway, The David N. Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building
  • NYC Marriage Bureau
  • Brooklyn Borough Hall
  • Supreme Court Queens County
  • NYC Civil Court
  • Queens Borough Hall
  • Bronx Supreme County Courthouse

You can find more information on the program here.

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