
Steiner Studios, the well-known soundstage operator based at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, has been selected to establish a 500,000-square-foot film and television production hub in Sunset Park that will create thousands of jobs, the New York City Economic Development Corp. and the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment announced on Thursday.
The project will be established within the Bush Terminal on the Sunset Park waterfront as part of the Made in New York Campus. It will include eight new soundstages, gut-renovations of two historic buildings and a new parking facility.
In addition, Steiner Studios will complete the adjacent Bush Terminal Piers Park, build a new playground designed with community input and contribute $25,000 annually to recreational programming in the park.
“TV production is a thriving industry in New York, and this project helps jump-start the city’s economic recovery and growth,” said Doug Steiner, chairman of Steiner Studios. “We’re beyond thrilled to have been selected, and to bring 2,200 high-paying jobs and opportunities to Bush Terminal.”
In advance of the announcement, NYCEDC signed a pre-development agreement with Steiner Studios for a long-term ground lease. In addition to the more than $320 million in private investment, the City of New York will contribute approximately $15 million towards site preparation work.
Those hired at the complex, when it’s finished, will include set builders, electricians, scenic artists, grips, prop masters, set dressers, hair and makeup artists and costume designers, among others.
This investment is also expected to create at least 1,800 temporary construction jobs and comes with a goal of a 25 percent participation rate by Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises. Steiner Studios will also be required to recruit qualified candidates from the local community through NYCEDC’s HireNYC program.
In addition to creating thousands of jobs and new public open space, this project will focus on investing in the local workforce and on advancing diversity and equity in the media and entertainment industry through the following investments:
“This production hub will expand diversity and inclusion in the film and television industry, while generating local economic activity, opportunity and job creation in south Brooklyn,” said Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-Brooklyn). “I’m particularly pleased that Steiner Studios has been selected to build the soundstages and production facilities. Once completed, this project will also provide educational and career pathways in Sunset Park through apprenticeship, internships and production assistant programs.”
“Businesses are not only here to stay, they are doubling down on building their future right here in New York City,” said James Patchett, president and CEO of New York City Economic Development Corporation.
The Made in New York Campus at Bush Terminal, including garment manufacturing, film/TV/media production and other light manufacturing facilities, was announced by Mayor Bill de Blasio in 2017. Construction was temporarily paused due to COVID-19 but has resumed as of July 2020.












SUNSET PARK — “As a resident of Marine Park, one of the great surprises I found biking around Industry City and visiting Japan Village was to discover Bush Terminal Park. I continue to be amazed at the serene hideaways that the city offers in some of the busiest places — and, still, with an iconic view.”

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — ‘A miracle that no one was killed …’ That’s what neighbors are saying about the collapse of the Hotel St. George marquee. Shown in this photograph are workmen beginning the removal and repair of the historic, old neon sign at the corner, referencing a relic of Brooklyn Heights’ past: the St. George Hotel.

ATLANTIC AVENUE — Exhausted shopper with cluster of bags and goods from mall at Boerum Place stops to look at huge construction site across the street. “Is that REALLY going to be a jail??” Her male companion is reassuring, “Nothing like Rikers … this is 21st Century.”
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Overheard in line at one of most popular pastry outlets on Montague Street: “Hope I can get them into a camp …” A mother with two pre-schoolers in tow was showing a friend the Dodge Y flyer for Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 18.
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And Industry City wouldn’t bring jobs and diversity to south Brooklyn, Nydia?