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

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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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