One train from Midtown
The 6 at Grand Central goes straight to Cypress Av in the Bronx. About 33 minutes door to door, no transfers.
Getting here
From Midtown and Downtown
The 6 runs the length of Lexington Avenue from City Hall, so from downtown, Union Square or the Upper East Side it's the same train.
- 33min
By subway
The uptown 6 from Grand Central-42 St, 13 stops to Cypress Av (about 24 minutes), then an 8-minute walk.
- 40min
By car
From Grand Central up Park Avenue and over the river, 5.9 miles.
696 E 135th St
Bronx, NY 10454
Times from Google Maps, Oct 7, 2026, at weekday evening rush hour. Traffic and service change them.
Midtown and Downtown and the block
A city street without the city
Shooting a New York street in Manhattan can mean permits, traffic, weather and crowds. La Bodega has ten storefronts indoors, in a soundproof studio, one train ride from Midtown.
For brands and agencies, the same room becomes an event: product launches, sneaker drops and company parties on a set your guests won't forget.
Also close: Midtown · Union Square · Upper East Side · Lower Manhattan
What happens here
Shoot it, throw it, learn it
Shoot
A soundstage built like a city street
Ten storefront sets in a 5,000 sq ft soundproof studio, with lighting, crew, hair and makeup, green screen and podcast setup when you need them.
Book a shoot
Events
A night out on the block
Concerts, release parties, birthdays, comedy and salsa nights, and brand activations, with a stage, a full bar and the storefronts lit up behind the crowd.
Plan an event
Youth program
Grades 5 to 12, in a real studio
An 8-week summer music program: lyricism, beat-making, recording and a concert on the block. The 2027 waitlist is open.
Join the waitlist
- 5,000 sq ft soundstage
- 10 storefront sets
- In Mott Haven since 2019
- Google 4.9 from 16 reviews
- Written up by amNY and Great Performances
How booking works
- 1
Send a request
Tell us the project, the date and the sets you want. It takes about two minutes.
- 2
Walk through and get a quote
The team confirms availability, sets, crew and pricing, and can show you the block in person.
- 3
Shoot day
Load in at street level, light the storefronts, and roll.
Questions people ask
Is La Bodega NY in Manhattan?
No, it's just over the river in the Bronx, at 696 E 135th St in Mott Haven. The 6 train from Grand Central gets there in about 33 minutes with no transfers.
Why shoot in the Bronx instead of on a Manhattan street?
You get the New York street without the traffic, weather or crowds: ten storefront sets indoors in a soundproof 5,000 sq ft studio, with lighting, crew and green screen on hand.
Can I host a brand activation or company party?
Yes. Product launches, sneaker drops, company parties and other brand nights happen on the block. Send a request with your date and what you have in mind.
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