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The Altman Building

Event Space
New York, NY

Venue Type

Event Space

Address

135 West 18th Street, New York, NY

Neighborhood

Chelsea

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The Altman Building

Venue Type

Event Space

Address

135 West 18th Street, New York, NY

Neighborhood

Chelsea

A landmark event venue in the heart of Chelsea, NYC, where transformations are as limitless as your imagination.

Number of Spaces

2 Spaces

Capacity

Max Seated: 550
Max Standing: 750

Food & Beverage

Preferred catering available
In-house beverage service

Technology

In-house A/V

Spaces

Main Floor
Main Floor
Seated: 550 / Standing: 750
Gallery Floor
Gallery Floor
Seated: 190 / Standing: 220
Main Floor
Main Floor
Seated: 550 / Standing: 750
Gallery Floor
Gallery Floor
Seated: 190 / Standing: 220

About

The Altman Building is proud to celebrate over 22 years of premier event services at our landmark venue in the heart of Chelsea, NYC. Established in 1896 as the carriage house for the famed B. Altman and Company department store, The Altman Building is now a versatile private event space, boasting 14,000 square feet over two floors equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual capabilities, VIP rooms, and hotel concierge amenities. Guests are welcomed into our virtually column-free main floor, a breathtaking piece of New York history that provides limitless event production flexibility with custom hardwood floors, vaulted exposed brick ceilings, and expansive arch windows cascading with natural light. Our venue entrance is street level with original mahogany French doors allowing for seamless access. We welcome you to host your next event at The Altman Building, where old New York charm meets modern sophistication.

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Details

Year Established

1998

Year Renovated

2022

Vibe

Historic

Capacity

Max Seated: 550 Max Standing: 750

Event Space

14000 sq ft

Features

Valet Parking
Catering Kitchen
Breakout Rooms
Freight Elevator
Loading Dock
Coat Check

Food & Beverage

Preferred catering available
In-house beverage service

We have a thoroughly vetted roster of approved caterers and proudly provide a concierge service, working with you to generate the right catering connection based on aesthetic, pallet, budget, and general guest preferences. We have the right caterer in mind at every price point. At our fully licensed venue, you will enjoy the ease of customizing a curated bar experience. From premium top-shelf brands to economical options, we ensure your guests are being served in the most elegant manner. From basic servers to the city’s top sommeliers, our skillful bar staff is at your service!

Technology

In-house A/V

Our unique landmark venue requires production talent and technology that only our exclusive team is able to maximize and deliver to the location's fullest capabilities. We will identify and translate your production needs from the moment you inquire through the completion of the event, providing floor plans, production advances, technical drawings, designs and a full menu of customizable services.

Transportation

Several parking lots in the neighborhood. The Altman Building team can also facilitate securing a curb-lane permit with the city to provide exclusive parking in front of our building.

Guest Access

Our ground-level venue entrance provides a seamless point of entry for your guests. With prominent street visibility in a prime location, take advantage of maximizing your event’s exposure. Create a unique experience that starts at the door with branding possibilities that are as limitless as your imagination. The venue offers the perfect canvas for branding opportunities including the capabilities to customize our building facade, offering endless impressions.

Storage

The venue has several storage options and we work closely with our clients to make as many accommodations as possible.

Cleaning and Trash Removal

We provide a sanitation team to provide cleaning and trash removal at all event. Our venue continuously strides to reduce our carbon footprint at events with better recycling methods and the use of organic cleaning products.

Permits and Insurance

Our venue is fully licensed with a certificate of occupancy and as such, we do not require a TPA. Our venue also holds a tavern license with the State Liquor Authority.

Sustainability

Our vision includes the commitment to operate an innovative and sustainable event space in the heart of New York City by continually enhancing our impact on the environment and local community while delivering a world class hospitality experience for our clients and guests. The Altman Building strives to improve our environmental footprint by reducing energy consumption, event waste, and emissions through a broad range of industry leading practices. When we said goodbye to 2022, we also said goodbye to plastic and found a canned water solution through Open Water. @drinkopenwater was started off the basis of eliminating the plastic that makes it into our ocean. Their motto is “More Ocean. Less Plastic”. The Altman building is proud to announce our membership & unwavering support to MUSE amongst a large community of event professionals hoping to produce sustainable events.

Discounts for Nonprofits

Please inquire for our non-profit rates!


Previous Events

The Future of Philanthropy
The Future of Philanthropy
Other
Anker Innovations
Anker Innovations
PR Event
Most Contagious New York 2023
Most Contagious New York 2023
Conference / Summit
Braze Forge 23
Braze Forge 23
Other
DATA+AI World Tour NY
DATA+AI World Tour NY
Virtual Event
Great Wines of Italy 23 NYC
Great Wines of Italy 23 NYC
Other
The Future of Philanthropy
The Future of Philanthropy
Other
Anker Innovations
Anker Innovations
PR Event
Most Contagious New York 2023
Most Contagious New York 2023
Conference / Summit
Braze Forge 23
Braze Forge 23
Other
DATA+AI World Tour NY
DATA+AI World Tour NY
Virtual Event
Great Wines of Italy 23 NYC
Great Wines of Italy 23 NYC
Other
WindUp Watch Fair
WindUp Watch Fair
Other
AAR New York Gala
AAR New York Gala
Other
Well/Beings Charity Gala
Well/Beings Charity Gala
Other
SANY Fashion Show
SANY Fashion Show
Other
New Yorker for Children Annual Fall Fete
New Yorker for Children Annual Fall Fete
Other
Epic Games Converge
Epic Games Converge
Other
Playtime New York - The Big Small Show
Playtime New York - The Big Small Show
Fashion Show
Corporate Holiday Party 2022
Corporate Holiday Party 2022
Holiday Party
SOMPO International
SOMPO International
Cocktail Reception
Axios Media Event
Axios Media Event
Conference / Summit
Citizens Bank Reception
Citizens Bank Reception
Conference / Summit
PARTYSLATE'S SEASONS OF LOVE
PARTYSLATE'S SEASONS OF LOVE
PR Event
Corporate Holiday Event
Corporate Holiday Event
Holiday Party
Altman Company Holiday Party
Altman Company Holiday Party
Employee Event
Put It In The Universe
Put It In The Universe
Cocktail Reception
Cheetos House of Flamin’ Haute
Cheetos House of Flamin’ Haute
Fashion Show
Adidas International Yoga Day
Adidas International Yoga Day
Experiential Activation
Altman Mitzvah
Altman Mitzvah
Other
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Designing Our Future, British Consulate
Tradeshow / Expo Activation
In Defense of Decadence
In Defense of Decadence
Dinner Event
Marriott MILUX Market
Marriott MILUX Market
Installation / Exhibit
Walmart Vudu NewFront
Walmart Vudu NewFront
Upfront
American Crew 25th Anniversary
American Crew 25th Anniversary
Fashion Show
Workday Elevate
Workday Elevate
Tradeshow / Expo Activation

Team

Frédérique Henriot's avatar
Frédérique Henriot
Type A Creative || Event Prof || Project Driven
JE
Jacqueline Eisenman
PB
Perry Brocco
Frédérique Henriot's avatar
Frédérique Henriot
Type A Creative || Event Prof || Project Driven
JE
Jacqueline Eisenman
PB
Perry Brocco


Previous Collaborators

Caterer

Thomas Preti Events to Savor
New York, NY
Worked here 24x
preferred
Creative Edge Parties
New York, NY
Worked here 10x
Pinch Food Design
New York, NY
Worked here 4x

Signage & Printing

C2 Imaging
Jersey City, NJ
Worked here 10x
Two Point 8 Imaging
New York, NY
Worked here 2x
Bombshell Graphics
Fairfield, NJ
Worked here 1x

Rentals

RentQuest
New York, NY
Worked here 8x
Taylor Creative Inc.
New York, NY
Worked here 7x
Party Rental Ltd.
Teterboro, NJ
Worked here 2x

Caterer

Thomas Preti Events to Savor
New York, NY
Worked here 24x
preferred
Creative Edge Parties
New York, NY
Worked here 10x
Pinch Food Design
New York, NY
Worked here 4x

Signage & Printing

C2 Imaging
Jersey City, NJ
Worked here 10x
Two Point 8 Imaging
New York, NY
Worked here 2x
Bombshell Graphics
Fairfield, NJ
Worked here 1x

Rentals

RentQuest
New York, NY
Worked here 8x
Taylor Creative Inc.
New York, NY
Worked here 7x
Party Rental Ltd.
Teterboro, NJ
Worked here 2x

AV Rental & Production

PROSHO Sound
New York, NY
Worked here 8x
exclusive
BML Blackbird
Secaucus, NJ
Worked here 6x
Pro Sho Sound
New York, NY
Worked here 1x

Experiential Agency

Opus Agency
Boston, MA
Worked here 5x
Lemonjoy Events
Hallandale Beach, FL
Worked here 3x
MAS Event + Design
New York, NY
Worked here 2x

Fabrication

The Factory NYC
Brooklyn, NY
Worked here 3x
11 Street Workshop Inc.
Worked here 1x
T3 Expo LLC
Worked here 1x

Security & Permits

Sheehan and Sons
New York, NY
Worked here 3x

Internet Services

Challenger Events
Worked here 3x
Checkin Tech
New York, NY
Worked here 1x

Videography

NST Pictures
New York, NY
Worked here 2x
12 FL OZ Media
New York, NY
Worked here 1x

Florals & Design

By Yena Designs
New York, NY
Worked here 2x
Studio Brambles
Tucson, AZ
Worked here 1x
Eve Suter
New York, NY
Worked here 1x

Planning & Production

MCW EVENTS
Seattle, WA
Worked here 2x
Design Foundry
Greater Landover, MD
Worked here 1x
Chandelier Events
New York, NY
Worked here 1x

Invites & Graphic Design

Ceci New York
New York, NY
Worked here 1x
Suite Paperie
New York, NY
Worked here 1x

Photography

André Maier Photography
New York, NY
Worked here 1x
Noel McGrath
New York, NY
Worked here 1x
Maggie Marguerite Studio
New York, NY
Worked here 1x

Live Music

The Eleven Band
New York, NY
Worked here 1x

Entertainment

A State of Energy
New York, NY
Worked here 1x
Elan Artists
New York, NY
Worked here 1x
Adriene Louise
New York, NY
Worked here 1x

Photo Booth

Studio Z Custom Photo Activations
New York, NY
Worked here 1x

Experiential Design

Martin Jobes Design
New York, NY
Worked here 1x

DJ

DJ Taela Naomi
New York, NY
Worked here 1x
That Girl Ne
New York, NY
Worked here 1x
Edward McWIlliams
Worked here 1x

Gifts & Swag

Sage Wellness
New York, NY
Worked here 1x
Reel Made
New York, NY
Worked here 1x

Food Truck

Dolce & Gelato Catering Inc.
Williston Park, NY
Worked here 1x

Beverage Services

The Cup Bearer
New York, NY
Worked here 1x

Staffing

Productions Plus - The Talent Shop
Worked here 1x

Speaker

The Misty Copeland Foundation
Worked here 1x

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