Ten minutes over the bridge
From Astoria it's about 10 minutes by car over the RFK Bridge into the Bronx. By subway, about 40 minutes from Court Square.
Getting here
From Queens
The RFK Bridge comes down in the Bronx a few minutes from the block, so driving is the quick way from Queens.
- 10min
By car
From Astoria Blvd and 31st St over the RFK Bridge (I-278), 3.1 miles, with a toll.
- 40min
By subway
From Court Sq: the E to Lexington Av/53 St, then the 6 from 51 St to Cypress Av and an 8-minute walk.
- 49min
By subway
From Astoria Blvd: the N to Lexington Av/59 St, then the 6 to Cypress Av and an 8-minute walk.
696 E 135th St
Bronx, NY 10454
Times from Google Maps, Oct 7, 2026, at weekday evening rush hour. Traffic and service change them.
Queens and the block
Queens to the block
Astoria and Long Island City do a lot of New York's film and photo work, and the RFK Bridge puts the South Bronx right next door.
When a project needs a New York street, a corner store or a city bus, the block is about a 10-minute drive.
Also close: Astoria · Long Island City · Sunnyside · Jackson Heights
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
How far is La Bodega NY from Astoria?
About 10 minutes by car over the RFK Bridge (there's a toll), or about 49 minutes by subway: the N to Lexington Av/59 St, then the 6 to Cypress Av.
How do I get there from Long Island City?
Take the E from Court Sq to Lexington Av/53 St, walk to the 6 at 51 St, and ride to Cypress Av: about 40 minutes. By car it's about 27 minutes.
What events can I host at La Bodega?
Concerts and showcases, album release events, private parties and birthdays, comedy and culture nights, brand activations and community events.
Coming from somewhere else?