Affordable Art Studios in Brooklyn, Lots of Natural Light! L Train

Find Your Creative Home at Brown Bears Studios

Looking for an affordable, light-filled studio space with a built-in creative community? Brown Bears Studios, located at 1660 E New York Ave in Brooklyn, is the perfect place for artists and music professionals alike to take root and grow their practice.

Whether you’re a painter, sculptor, photographer, ceramicist, fashion designer, craftsperson, or musician, Brown Bears offers both soundproof studios for music professionals and spacious, naturally lit studios for visual artists—all under one roof in a vibrant, creative environment.

About the Space:

Occupying a five-story manufacturing building, Brown Bears Studios features 100 private, lockable studios ranging from 100 sq ft to 500 sq ft, with 12–14 ft high ceilings, industrial character, and period architectural details throughout. Artists have access to slop sinks for messy work, and all visual art studios are bathed in natural light.

For musicians and sound-based artists, soundproof studio options provide the perfect environment to create without limits.

Studio Details:

• Studio Sizes: 100–500 sq ft
• Studio Prices: $450–$1,600/month
• Lease Term: 6–12 months
• Private, Lockable Studios
• Free WiFi
• Freight Elevator (business hours)
• 24/7 Security Access
• Mail Room for deliveries
• Surveillance Cameras & After-Hours Onsite Security
• Super on Premises
• Access to Slop Sinks (for visual artists)
• Please Note: Electricity is not included (average $15/month)

Easy Access:

Just a short walk from Broadway Junction, making it one of the most accessible studio buildings in Brooklyn. Served by the A, J, L, C (except late nights), and Z (rush hours only) trains, Brown Bears is easy to reach from anywhere in the city.

Community & Opportunities:

As part of Rockella Space, Brown Bears artists gain access to a supportive, growing community. Members are encouraged to take part in Open Studio events, pop-up exhibitions, workshops, and other community-building activities throughout the year.

Ready to make Brown Bears Studios your creative home?

Email us today to schedule a tour and secure your space before they’re gone!

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RENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Short Term rentals

One-year leases for long-term contracts

Application and credit checks required

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Phone 929-900-6731

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ABOUT ROCKELLA SPACE

Rockella Space was conceived in 2017 out of a personal need for an affordable studio space and a grand dream of building out the perfect, light-filled studio complex. Today, Rockella Space supports a dynamic network of artist studios and creative communities across New York City, with buildings in Brooklyn, Queens, and now Manhattan. Each location offers affordable, thoughtfully designed workspaces for artists of all disciplines and creative industries, with private studios ranging from 100-500 sqft, all with 24/7 access. With a focus on accessibility, community, and professional growth, Rockella not only provides space to create but also cultivates opportunities such as our annual open studios event, helping artists build sustainable, connected practices in the city they call home.