Ramscale Studio

My husband and I got married at Ramscale in September of 2015. It was an absolutely perfect experience! I had seen Ramscale online and fell in love immediately. For a New York wedding you can’t get any more ideal than an intimate yet not limiting indoor/​outdoor space. Plus, we lived in the West Village and wanted to share our neighborhood with our friends and family. We almost didn’t even go look thought because we were worried about the cost. However, we gave in and were even more convinced it was worth it based on George, the manager’s, positive, calm manner. Ramscale was fair, responsive, willing to work with us, and it really is the most beautiful place! There was serious construction going on in the building that they promised would not be happening during our wedding and they stuck to their word. Visible scaffolding was down and we lucked out with their beautiful recent remodel! I can’t believe someone used to live here! It’s huge and amazing. We had to do our wedding inside because of rain and I was so devastated but it was great inside and people could enjoy the PERFECT balcony with views when it let up. I do think they need to include at least a little rehearsal time with the venue fee but it all worked out for us. And I can’t forget to mention they had a wonderful employee, Sam, who basically acted as a wedding planner for me and was outstanding. If you can — hire her! Ramscale is a TRULY unique space that you can do so much with. Remember, it’s a raw space. They are SO helpful but you will need to bring in all the necessities. Most brides care about their dress, I cared about the venue and I could not have been happier.

The nonprofit I work for, Global Children Cambodia, had a silent art auction fundraiser at this wonderful venue back in April. The space is really beautiful and has a lot of character. There was plenty of wall space to hang art which allowed us to really showcase each art piece (we had over 50 art items) and made our event look like an art gallery. The team at Ramscale was very accommodating and flexible and understood our needs as a nonprofit. Any questions/​concerns we had were promptly answered. Everyone was very friendly, organized, and professional. Murray (the owner) and George were a pleasure to work with and helped out a lot with set up on the day of the event. All of our guests were extremely impressed with the venue and the auction. The evening was a success! Thank you Ramscale Studios!

Beautiful place, I put down a deposit to rent it for my wedding. My fiancé called in to ask About the size of the rooftop so we can rent a tent; it is then that they disclosed that the rooftop would be under construction the date of our wedding. The owner agreed to return the deposit, but after weeks of following and different excuses; I placed a claim with my credit card and received the money back. it was a really disappointing experience but I was able to find a better place.

Had our wedding here at Ramscale this Fall and could not have been happier with the venue. We had ~100 people with a casual cocktail tables and sitting tables arrangement and it was perfect. Wonderful views of the city for the out-​of-​towners and a great overall ambiance for an intimate wedding. George at Ramscale was very helpful and easy to work with also which made the site even better.

The only draw for me was the cute little rooftop. It did have a wow factor view. The inside consisted of 3 tiny sections. 2 of which were elevated with stairs. So if u are looking for a small venue with a small rooftop…

As an Event Planner, Ramscale is absolutely my favorite venue in New York. The location is perfect, the studios are clean and beautiful, the view stunning. All the guests from the events that I organized there felt in love with this place.
And a special word for the Ramscale team. It is really appreciable to work with such sweet and earnest people. They are professional, available all the time and helpful. It is always a pleasure to work with them.

The time I thought I was a ‘baller.’ I came to an open house event last month– no joke, I initially thought I could afford to rent the space for a random event, but when I realized my wallet had holes in it, I had to reevaluate my situation. When I saw they were holding an open house, of course I grabbed a friend and scouted out the venue.
If I was to have an intimate NYC wedding, Ramscale would be at the top of my list. The space is just the right size and the views– breathtaking. The windows are high and offer great lighting, and the different levels, nooks, and crannies allow for mini gatherings within your party. It’s a great space to work the room and to come together.
I never did ask how much it would cost– I’ll wait until I find «the one» before worrying about the details.

I held my wedding reception at Ramscale in October of 2001 and only have positive things to say about the space and the staff.
I had to reschedule my wedding due to ⁹⁄₁₁ and when I met and saw the Ramscale owners, they saved my day. I was able to change my venue within 2 days because of Ramscale. The caterer they recommended was spot-​on and everything was done efficiently and thoroughly.
Many loft spaces are too white and too large which would require expensive flower arrangements and lighting, but Ramscale’s size and existing features looked amazing simply with nominal décor and and votive candles lining the the massive loft windows. The outside space was perfect for photos and breathtaking views of the sunset. And then once inside the NYC skyline is the chic and urban landscape of the party.
I highly recommend this space for anyone who wants a low-​stress, high reward event for a group between 50 – 90 people. This is not a great space for the traditional large round table sit down dinner festivities. We used cocktail tables and a buffet for a «cocktail party feel (with food)».
Thank you Ramscale!

Absolutely amazing. Gorgeous, stunning views of Manhattan. Bathed in sunlight. The owners and event planners are very friendly, organized, and trustworthy. I had a great experience throwing a party here — will be sure to use again!

As a photographer, we photograph at many various distinctive venues.
This gem of a loft has lovely views, lots of room, lots of light if your party is during the day. It has a lovely cool vibe to it too!
The team at Ramscale is 100% there for your very special occasion. I highly recommend this location.
Cheryl Fleming Photography

I am a New York event photographer who has been lucky enough to photograph a product launch at Ramscale. The photos are beautiful because of the great space. The light is amazing and the views of the sunset over the Hudson are fantastic. I am recommending this space to clients, hoping that I get a chance to shoot here again!

good venue, wouldve been great if it had A/​C!

I occasionally do catering. This is one of my fav spots. In fact, out of all the hot spots I had done parties at I picked this one for my retirement party! A nice spot with two terraces, a full kitchen and a dj both/​ipod docking station. You can bring in any caterer you wish. The folks at Ramscale can hook you up! They know everyone in NYC.
So the story goes that the portion of the space that is used as an apartment has some history. It is told someone hung themself in the room no one uses.
Other than that crazy rumor the place is in my top five spots in NYC.

Attended a 1 year anniversary for a close friend’s company here and the space was AMAZING! Great layout, gorgeous views and beautiful but minimal furniture. The outside area was my favorite place to be :)
–K

I absolutely LOVED this venue!!!
It’s magnificent ambiance, cute balcony, spacious rooms, amazing upkeep, and amazing manager all make Ramscale top of the line! For any upscale event this venue is top choice honing all positives from location to décor and setup.
If anyone is lucky enough to attend an event at Ramscale they are bound to enjoy this one of a kind type of homey yet extremely sexy venue!

This space is incredible! I had one amazing Birthday Bash here this year but recently atteded an event here for election night. It is a real New York, downtown loft. No, it does not have granite counters and stainless appliances but the views are just crazy beautiful. Richard Meier’s buildings, the Empire State, Woolworth Building, and Julian Schnabel’s new building are all in close view which makes it both dreamy and New York-​centric. The terrace is HUGE and even the bathroom is like something out of a commercial for bubble bath. The staff was also helpful coordinating catering for me — they have obviously been around a long time and know the ins and outs of the neighborhood and the event world.

I was recently married at Ramscale and I can’t rave enough about the space. The views from the terrace and inside the loft are simply excellent, the location is fantastic, and the space manager Rocky was great to work with and very helpful. She’s flexible and laid back, and always professional. Perhaps our favorite aspect was selecting the artwork for the walls during our reception to make it really special. Art director Danette Koke was incredibly helpful. It’s a versatile space and does not feel weddingy. They host all kinds of events, and it just feels like a unique, hip spot.
The only cons I’d mention are that the stairs are tricky for long gowns and high heels (my mother-​in-​law ripped the back of her dress on the stairs). Also, one of the two bathrooms was shut down toward the end of the night due to a broken toilet. And last, though you can bring in any caterer of your choice, we went their recommended caterer, Marcey Brownstein, and were not overly impressed with them. If I were to do it all over again, I would go with a different caterer in that space. But Ramscale is awesome and I hope to go back sometime for an art show or another event because my husband and I truly love the space.

Ramscale is a unique event venue in the penthouse space of the old Bell Laboratories building in the heart of New York’s Greenwich Village. From the huge windows and the over-​sized patio, you can catch beautiful Hudson River sunsets and glimpses of how the well-​to-​do live since Bono and Nicole Kidman’s buildings are just a few blocks away (trust me, I spent some time wishing I had some high-​powered binoculars…)
We hosted a launch event for a client here, and at first glimpse were kind of in awe of and surprised by the unique quality of the site and weren’t sure it was what we wanted (since we booked it sight unseen.)
We worked with the venue manager Rocky (the best,) to make it our own through A/​V set ups, moving furniture and all of the visual fixins provided by our event company Events By Dano (see review,) and it really ended up being a fantastic place to work with.
No stuffy ballroom, no crappy, dirty, overdone nightclub space; Ramscale provides you with something different and unique.
Pros:
— great space with great stories and history and a one-​of-​a-​kind view of the Village and the Hudson
— amazing management by Rocky; available for anything, ready for anything and gives the best tips on good food you can order in during your event set-​up. Flexible, accommodating, laid-​back and friendly but professional.
— the place is completely white, so it serves as a blank canvas to bring in whatever colors you need whether for a corporate event or for a wedding or other special event.
Cons:
— It’s a few blocks from the 2 closest subway stops and it’s nearly impossible to catch a cab on the West Side Hwy following. Bottom line? Not the most convenient of places as compared to a venue in Midtown.
— It can be a bit pricey, but you get what you pay for.