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An Ultramodern Campus in the Heart of Lower Manhattan

NYLS is located in Tribeca, one of the hottest neighborhoods in Manhattan, where high-tech meets the old-world charm of New York. While legal, business, and government offices are just steps from campus, we’re also surrounded by quaint cobblestone streets, world-famous restaurants, hip galleries, and historic warehouse buildings that are popular among residents and visitors alike. Tribeca’s thriving cultural scene is buzzing with activity year-round and features some of the city’s most popular annual events.

Abbey Hall, our celebrated new 235,000-square-foot academic center, features a dynamic mix of facilities including a 286-seat Auditorium/Lecture Hall, a 4,000-square-foot flexible Events Center, a spectacular Rooftop Terrace and Lounge, and various seminar rooms and classrooms that comfortably accommodate groups of 15 to 135 attendees.

In addition to best-in-class facilities, our Events Management team will help plan and manage your event with the highest level of one-stop professional services. Our in-house caterers, on-site audiovisual team, and dedicated Events Management liaison are here to create a memorable experience for you and your guests from start to finish.

Rooms and Facilities

Communication and seamless programming are the keys to any successful event. That’s why the entire NYLS campus is outfitted with ultramodern classrooms and meeting spaces all optimized for effective staging, conversation, and collaboration.

Our Auditorium/Lecture Hall, which seats 286 guests, offers the latest meeting resources in a contemporary setting. Top-notch lighting and acoustics, current “smart podium” technology, and the newest tools for media-based programs enable dynamic conference presentations and interactive conversations to happen at the touch of a button.

Enjoy maximum flexibility in our 4,000 square-foot Events Center, which can be configured for a working business lunch for 50, a high-tech presentation for 200, or an elegant reception for 300.

Host a more intimate presentation, board meeting, or team retreat in our sophisticated Boardroom. Or use any number of our 20 other state-of-the-art seminar rooms, conference spaces, or classrooms which can accommodate groups of 15 to 135.

Finally, the beautiful, indoor-outdoor Rooftop Terrace and Lounge overlooking the Manhattan skyline and offering seating for 175 guests indoors and 50 outdoors, can provide a memorable setting for a distinctive event.

Catering

Our on-site caterer, CulinArt, offers a menu to fit any occasion or price point, from a simple continental breakfast to a multi-course lunch or dinner to a certified glatt kosher reception.

CulinArt and its catering collection including Robbins Wolfe Eventeurs, Philip Stone Caterers, and Regal Caterers truly create one of the most versatile mixes of catering options in the region and beyond. Voted one of the top five caterers in New York City, premier caterer and event planner Robbins Wolfe Eventeurs is the only catering company with strong bases in both New York City and the Hamptons. For events large and small, Philip Stone Caterers’ trademark quality and creativity are unrivaled. Regal Caterers, certified glatt kosher, offers cutting-edge, upscale menus composed and executed under strict rabbinical supervision.

Our team is happy to work with you to find the menu and presentation that’s right for you.

On-Site Solutions

NYLS facilities and professional service centers are available year-round to manage all of the business solutions to help make your event a success, from our in-house catering service and full onsite kitchen to our expert audiovisual technicians and professional event managers.

Every classroom and large event space is equipped with LCD projectors, screens, computers with high-speed Internet access, and video recording capabilities–all supported with onsite technical assistance from our audiovisual service team. Complimentary WiFi access is available throughout the campus.

FAQs

Can we use our own caterers for our event?
We strongly encourage groups to use our in-house catering services, but we do allow outside food and catering to be brought in upon request; additional charges and restrictions may apply.

Do you provide discounts for nonprofit groups?
Yes, as a nonprofit educational institution, we value our ability to serve other nonprofit groups, and a discounted rate is provided for space rentals.

Can you recommend or do you have relationships with any hotels in the area?
Yes, we have developed several partnerships with area hotels, and our event staff can provide a list of both partner hotels and other neighborhood hotels.

Do your facilities have available WiFi access?
Yes, complimentary WiFi access is available throughout our campus.

Does your Auditorium project in high-definition (HD)? And what are the dimensions?
Yes. The projection is a 16 x 9 aspect ratio with 1280p x 720p.

Do you have the capacity to record events and/or live-stream events?
Yes, the majority of our spaces have built-in standard-definition (SD) video capture as well as live-streaming capability to overflow spaces.

What types of microphones are available in your Auditorium and Events Center?
Our spaces can support up to four wireless mics (handheld or lapel).

Would we be permitted to use our own videographer for an event?
Yes. Additional audiovisual support fees and proof of insurance requirements may apply.

Office of Events Management • T 212.431.2111 • E events@nyls.edu