Kaufman Astoria Studios

Hospitality Guide 2010

Kaufman Astoria Studios » Hospitality Guide

A guide to services available from Kaufman Astoria Studios

K/A/S Lighting, KAS Music & Sound, The Studio Cafe and the Astoria community, including dining, shopping, and essential services.

A long and glorious history.

Astoria Studios has been making entertainment history for more than 85 years. After making its debut as Famous Players/Lasky on September 20, 1920, (later Paramount Studios), the studio became the home of productions starring Rudolph Valentino, Claudette Colbert, W.C. Fields, The Marx Brothers, Sylvia Sydney, D.W. Griffith, Gloria Swanson, and more.

In the years between the studio's current incarnation as Kaufman Astoria Studios and its earliest days, the property was transferred to the U.S. Army. It became the Signal Corps' Pictorial Center during World War II and helped to launch many careers including those of Paul Newman, Jack Lemmon and Milos Forman.

In the early 1970's the historic facility was saved by a non-profit foundation, now the American Museum of the Moving Image, and designated an American landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior. In 1982, development of the Studio was awarded to George Kaufman.

Today, film and television stars such as Woody Allen, Harrison Ford, Meryl Streep, Al Pacino, Denzel Washington, John Travolta, Edie Falco & Bill Cosby and the cast of Sesame Street are among the celebrities at work at Kaufman Astoria Studios. The facility boasts seven operating sound stages ranging in size from 3,200 square feet to over 26,000 square feet (the largest stage in the country East of Los Angeles). Plus, under construction a new Stage "K" that will be an 18,000-square-foot stage, 40 feet to the bottom of the walk-on grid and 22,000 square feet of support space.

The environment here is professional, creative, fun and exciting. Perhaps it's the tremendous diversity of the people and projects that come together here - on the set. There's a synergy here that makes things happen. After all, that's entertainment!

We hope you enjoy being part of the KAS "family." We hope that this guide will be a helpful reference for you during your time at KAS. Our safe and peaceful neighborhood is worth exploring. You'll find the best Greek restaurants this side of Athens, four-star Italian cafes, friendly shopkeepers, old fashioned bakeries, delis with the best bagels in New York, and stores you know such as The Gap, Starbucks, etc.

Welcome.

Hal G. Rosenbluth, President

Kaufman Astoria Studios

ASTORIA, NEW YORK - SERVICES

**ART SUPPLIES**
Lee's Art Supplies 220 West 57th Street (212) 247-0110	Ward's 23-08 Jackson Ave. 718-784-7632

**BANKS**
Astoria Federal 37-16 30th Avenue 718-545-4400	Atlantic 36-10 Broadway 718-204-2600	Bank of America 31-81 Steinway St. (800) 331-9994
Chase 38-18 Broadway 718-935-9935	Commerce Bank 31-90 Steinway St. 718-269-6000	Sovereign Bank 37-10 Broadway 718-274-0800

**BEAUTY / HAIR SALON**
Nature's Hair Salon 37-14 34th Avenue 718-752-0003	Modern Barber Shop 30-14 Broadway 718-728-9227	She Goes To Your Head 28-12 Steinway St. 718-728-8937

**BOOKS**
Book Value 33-18 Broadway 718-267-7929	NY Public Library-Broadway Branch 40-20 Broadway 718-721-2462

CAR SERVICE
Olympic
718-626-8000 NYC
718-643-6520 XYZ
718-768-7333

CHIROPRACTIC/ACUPUNCTURE
Dr. Barry V. Cohen
27-51 27th Street
718-728-0612 Dr. Angelo Ippolito
5-31 50th Avenue
718-707-3500

CLEANERS
Minerva
(Free pickup & delivery)
29-09 Broadway
718-726-2336
T&J Capital
36-12 34th Avenue
718-433-1680

**COLOR PHOTOCOPIES/PRINTERS**
Queens Progress 10-64 Jackson Ave. 718-784-1792	Kinkos 31-46 Steinway St. 718-721-4963	Staples 51-10 Broadway 718-932-9676

DENTISTS
Dr. Jefferey Dorfman
425 Madison Ave. NYC
718-(212) 758-1000 Dr. Scott Sherrin
31-80 38th Street
718-721-5577

DRUG STORES
Rite Aid
30-99 Steinway St.
718-274-6600 Rite Aid
36-01 Broadway
718-721-3481 Rite Aid
40-02 Broadway
718-278-2100

FLORISTS
Charles Floral
32-07 Broadway
718-274-8463 Pavillion Florist
30th Ave. & 32nd St.
718-278-5500

GYM / HEALTH CLUB
Evolution Sports Club
37-11 35th Ave.
718-349-3494

HARDWARE
Home Depot
50-10 Northern Blvd.
718-278-9031 Metropolitan Lumber & Hardware
34-35 Steinway Street
718-392-2316 Walter's Hardware
35-17 Broadway
718-728-1300

HOTELS
Courtyard by Marriot
90-10 Grand Central Pkwy.
718-446-4800 Crowne Plaza
104-04 Ditmars Blvd.
718-457-6300 Fairfield Inn
45-20 Astoria Blvd.
718-267-0008
Wyndham Garden Hotel
100-15 Ditmars Blvd.
718-426-1500

**LOCKSMITHS**
Admiral Lock & Key Co. 37-17 Broadway 718-274-2491	All Emergency Locksmith 32-43 Steinway Street 718-932-5025

LUMBER YARDS
LeNoble
23-30 Borden Ave.
718-784-5230 Metropolitan Lumber
34-35 Steinway Street
718-392-1786

MEDICAL CARE
Rapid Medical Clinic
33-16 Broadway
718-932-5252 Mt. Sinai Hospital of Queens
25-10 30th Avenue
718-932-1000

OPTOMETRISTS/OPTICIANS
American Eye Care (Jay)
38-03 Broadway
718-956-3000 Dr. Melvin Haller
30-74 36th Street
718-728-0224 MacKool Eye Care
34-35 Steinway Street
718-728-3400

OFFICE SUPPLIES
Staples
38-19 21st Street
718-786-3828 Staples
51-10 Broadway
718-932-9676
Weiss (Barry)
438 Central Avenue
718-567-9571

PAINT STORES
Astoria Paint
21-45 35th Street
718-204-2148 Schatz Paints
28-31 Steinway Street
718-721-2011

PARTY CENTER
Michael's Craft Shop
51-06 Northern Blvd.
718-371-0480 Party Fair
34-14 Steinway Street
718-472-0800

PET CARE
Animal Clinic of L.I.C.
32-01 36th Avenue
718-204-1448 Steinway Court Veterinarian
32-41 41st Street
718-728-2822

POST OFFICE
U.S. Post Office
43-04 Broadway
718-726-1107 U.S. Post Office
27-40 21st Street
718-726-1005

SELF HEALING
Energy Intuitive Practitioner
Debra Pesino
34-12 36th Street
(203) 217-1939

**SHOE REPAIR**
Cut Rate Shoe Repair 32-10 Broadway 718-728-9775	Astoria Leather & Shoe Repair 33-05 36th Ave. 718-392-9349

SPORTS SUPPLIES
Modell’s Sports Center
30-88 Steinway St.
718-956-4526 Sports Authority
51-30 Northern Blvd.
718-205-4075

TAILORS
San Remo Tailors
32-64 Steinway St.
718-278-7979

TOYS
Toys R-Us
35-00 48th Street
718-937-8697

VIDEO RENTALS
Blockbuster Video
25-31 Broadway
718-204-7589

FOODS & RESTAURANTS
The following are some local eateries surrounding Kaufman Astoria Studios:

**AMERICAN**
Applebee's 38-01 35th Avenue 718-943-7404	Michaels Diner 38-01 35th Avenue 718-943-7404	Pizzeria Uno 37-11 35th Avenue 718-706-8800
Chicken Shack 35-02 30th Avenue 718-721-3035

BAGELS
Brooklyn Bagels
35-15 Broadway
718-204-0141

BAKED GOODS
Omonia Bakery & Cafe
32-20 Broadway
718-274-6650 Panera Bread
38-01 35th Avenue
718-937-4740 Terrizzi Pastry
35-14 30th Avenue
718-726-9698

CAFE
Cafe-Bar
32-90 36th Street
718-204-5273 Starbucks
37-11 35th Avenue
718-706-0464

CHINESE
Sun Lok Kitchen
38-10 Broadway
718-626-3761 Top One
32-12 31st Street
718-777-3838

COLOMBIAN
La Fonda Antioquena
32-25 Steinway Street
718-726-9857 Tierras Colombianas
33-01 Broadway
718-956-3012

CONTINENTAL
Island Lounge
35-15 36th Street
718-433-0690 Water's Edge
44th Drive & East River
718-482-0033

DELIS
D & F
35-13 Broadway
718-728-2422 Sal/ Chris & Charlie Deli
33-12 23rd Avenue
718-278-9240

GREEK
Athens Tavern
23-01 31st Street
718-267-0800 Sagapo
34-21 34th Avenue
718-626-0303 Uncle George's
33-19 Broadway
718-626-0593

HEALTH FOOD
General Nutrition Center
31-65 Steinway Street
718-956-8675

ICE CREAM
Berry Lover
37-11 35th Avenue Coldstone Creamery
34-20 Broadway
718-204-7298

INDIAN
Seva Indian Restaurant
30-07 34th Street
718-626-4440

ITALIAN
Cinema Paradisio
36-02 35th Avenue
718-786-6400 L'Incontro
21-76 31st Street
718-721-3532 Piccola Venezia
42-01 28th Avenue
718-721-8470
Punta Dura
41-15 34th Avenue
718-721-2137

JAPANESE
JJ Sushi Bar
37-05 31st Avenue
718-626-8888

MEXICAN
Tequila Sunrise
40-01 Northern Blvd.
718-729-3301

PIZZA
John's Pizzeria
29-39 Astoria Blvd.
718-721-6904 Napoli Pizza
33-02 35th Avenue
718-472-1146 Polito Pizza
38-12 Broadway
718-626-6344

SEAFOOD
Elias Corner
24-02 31st Street
718-932-1510 Greek Captain
32-10 36th Avenue
718-786-6015

STEAKHOUSE
Christos
41-08 23rd Avenue
718-777-8400 Jackson Avenue Steakhouse
12-23 Jackson Avenue
718-784-1412

THAI
Taste of Thai
34-16 Broadway
718-932-8826 Thai Pavillion
37-10 30th Avenue
718-777-5546

In the Studio or on location, K/A/S Lighting can satisfy all your project's lighting and grip requirements. From a 12K Par to a stickup light, K/A/S Lighting has the inventory you want, and the dedication to quality and service that are the hallmarks of Kaufman Astoria Studios.	During the filming of "The Bourne Ultimatum"
From the West side of Manhattan to Martha's Vineyard, from the boroughs to the Berkshire's, the K/A/S Lighting logo has become a common sight. Our fleet of trucks is first class, and ready to supply all your lighting, grip and generator needs on location or on our stages.
Call Mike Spera, Vice President of K/A/S Lighting at (718) 786-7990 for information.

Kaufman Astoria Studios, the leading facility for film, television and commercial production, houses a high-tech recording studio, KAS Music & Sound.

The creation of KAS Music & Sound underscores our ongoing commitment to provide the absolute best environment for our entertainment industry clients," said Hal G. Rosenbluth, president of Kaufman Astoria Studios.

Joe Castellon, KAS Music & Sound, Executive Creative Director, said, "When producers come in now, I know exactly what their problems are so everything is done to make the job easier, and actually less expensive."

"We are changing the direction of what the facility does," added Castellon, who oversees the facility. Music & Sound can be reached at 718-786-3400.

How to get to Kaufman Astoria Studios

BY SUBWAY
Take "R or V" train to Steinway Street (stay on back of train), walk west on 34th Avenue, 3 blocks to 36th Street. Turn left on 36th Street. Studio entrance is mid-block.

Take "N or W" train to Broadway. Walk east to 36th street, turn right on 36th Street and walk 1-1/2 blocks to entrance.

Take "E" or "F" train to Queens Plaza, change for "R" or "G" train to Steinway Street and follow directions above.

BY CAR
Via MIDTOWN TUNNEL - after exiting the tunnel, stay on the right and take the 21st Street exit immediately after the toll booth. Continue and turn right on Jackson Avenue, and left on Skillman Ave. Follow to Northern Blvd. and continue to 35th Street and turn left. Proceed on 35th Street for several blocks to 34th Avenue. Make right on 34th Avenue and an immediate right onto 36th Street. Studio entrance is mid-block.

Via ROBERT KENNEDY BRIDGE (TRIBORO BRIDGE) - after exiting toll both, stay on right and take the 31st Street exit off the bridge. Follow service road Astoria Blvd. South to 36th Street and make a right and continue for five blocks. Studio entrance is mid-block (between 34th and 35th Avenues).

Via QUEENSBORO BRIDGE (59th STREET):
Lower Roadway -follow signs for Northern Blvd. to 35th Street and turn left. Proceed to 34th Avenue,
and turn right. Go one block to 36th Street turn right. Studio entrance is mid-block.
Upper Roadway -take exit to 21st Street. At end of ramp, make a right onto 21st Street. Follow to
34th Avenue and turn right. Go to 36th Street and turn right. Studio entrance is mid-block.

From Brooklyn & Staten Island - take B.Q.E. (Route 278) East to Northern Blvd. Make left onto Northern Blvd. to 34th Avenue, and bear right. Proceed to 36th Street and make a left. Studio entrance is mid-block.

From The Bronx & Westchester via WHITESTONE BRIDGE - Whitestone Expressway (678)
to Grand Central Pkwy. West. (See directions from JFK for remaining instructions).

From Long Island via LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY - take L.I.E. (495) to Grand Central Pkwy West. (See directions from JFK for remaining instructions).

FROM AIRPORTS BY CAR
JFK-take Van Wyck Expwy North to Grand Central Pkwy. Take Hoyt Avenue exit. Make a left on 31st Street (under elevated train). Stay on left and proceed to the first light. Make a left on Astoria Blvd. South. Stay on right side of Boulevard to 36th Street. Make a right and continue for five blocks. Studio entrance is mid-block (between 34th & 35th Avenues).

LA GUARDIA - take Grand Central Parkway to Hoyt Avenue. (See directions from JFK for remaining instructions).

NEWARK - take 95 north to George Washington Bridge. Follow signs to Robert Kennedy Bridge (Triboro Bridge), stay to right and get off at first exit, 31st Street. (See directions from Triboro Bridge for remaining instructions).

For more information, please call 718-392-5600.

**EXECUTIVE OFFICE PHONE LIST**
Elaine Ferranti Office Manager Assistant to Hal Rosenbluth-President ext. 5307	Joe Castellon Executive Creative Director KAS Music & Sound (718) 786-3400
Maria Kapsis Assistant Director, Real Estate / Notary ext. 4816	Linda Reda Evening Supervisor, Cleaning Department ext. 4816
Debbie Rizzi Administrative Assistant ext. 0	Pete Romano Director of Facilities Management ext. 5337
Mike Spera Vice President / K/A/S Lighting (718) 786-7990	Ellen Weisman Controller ext. 5392
Nick Zouvelos Chief Engineer ext. 5330	Studio Cafe ext. 5332
Freight Elevator ext. 5791	Front Lobby / Security ext. 5333

**KAUFMAN ASTORIA MAP**
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8	KAUFMAN ASTORIA STUDIOS KAUFMAN ASTORIA STUDIOS NEW STAGE K THE MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE EVOLUTION SPORTS CLUB, STARBUCKS, PIZZERIA UNO UNITED ARTISTS AT KAUFMAN ASTORIA STUDIOS FRANK SINATRA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS K/A/S LIGHTING HOME DEPOT / BEST BUY	9 10 11 12 13 14 15	MT. SINAI HOSPITAL OF QUEENS 59th STREET BRIDGE SOCRATES SCULPTURE PARK ISAMU NOGUCHI GARDEN MUSEUM ROBERT E. KENNEDY BRIDGE ASTORIA PARK BROADWAY / STEINWAY STREET SHOPPING DISTRICT

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Hospitality Guide - April 2009