Visit The Music Building NYC at 584 8th Ave, Midtown Manhattan

The Music Building
584 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018
646-205-3299

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Visits by appointment only

Call (800) 514-5281 to schedule a visit. Unscheduled walk-ins are not permitted.

Getting Here: Nearest Subway Stations

Access Info: 24/7 access for tenants. The nearest subway stations are the 34 St-Penn Station (A, C, E trains), just one block away, and 34 St-Herald Square (B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, W trains) to the east.

Inside The Music Building

Across twelve floors of dedicated creative space, Music Building New York has served as a permanent home for working musicians since 1979. The building offers 69 private rehearsal studios leased exclusively monthly, supporting artists who rely on consistency, routine, and long-term access to their space.

For decades, musicians have used the Music Building as a daily workspace to rehearse, write, and develop projects over time. That continuity, artists working side by side across generations, is what defines the building and continues to make it a foundational part of New York’s music community.

What Musicians Say

  • “Worked out of many studios in this building. Great history! Read up on it. It may shock you!”
    TRACKWORKERS
  • “One of the last real music buildings in NYC where you can let loose and rehearse like crazy.”
    John S.
  • “Great sounding equipment, can’t wait to rehearse there again.”
    Luis A.

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New York Rehearsal Studio FAQs

How much does a rehearsal studio cost per month?

Private monthly studios at The Music Building range from $1,000 to $2,500 per month. Room shares posted by current tenants start as low as $300 per month.

Can I rent a studio by the hour?

No. The Music Building leases studios monthly only. For hourly rehearsal, The Music Building refers musicians to its partner Smash Studios, which has a location nearby in Manhattan.

Is there a minimum lease?

Yes. Studios at The Music Building in New York City have a one-year minimum lease.

Is the building open 24/7?

Yes. The Music Building is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with staff on site. Visits are by appointment: call (646) 205-3299 to schedule one.

How do I rent a room?

See current vacancies on the Rooms for Rent page, then call (646) 205-3299 to schedule a visit. To split a studio instead, browse Room Shares posted by current tenants.

Do you have rooms for drummers?

Yes. Some studios are smaller than the standard rooms and fit a drum kit plus a few other things, which suits solo drummers. Studios come empty, so drummers bring their own kit.

Can I record in my studio?

Yes. The Music Building has pre-built studio rooms with acoustic treatment already in place. Many tenants also record in their rehearsal studios, and some build out their own recording studios.

Is there storage?

Yes. Most rooms have shelving, and tenants can build their own shelving for extra storage space.