Kaufman Astoria Studios

Paramount Studios Complex
Kaufman Astoria Studios
Map
Location35th Ave., 35th, 36th, and 37th Sts., Astoria, Queens, New York City
Coordinates40°45′27.74″N 73°55′25.77″W / 40.7577056°N 73.9238250°W / 40.7577056; -73.9238250
Area5 acres (2.0 ha)
Built1921
ArchitectMultiple
NRHP reference No.78001897[1]
NYCL No.0977
Significant dates
Added to NRHPNovember 14, 1978
Designated NYCLMarch 14, 1978

The Kaufman Astoria Studios is a film studio located in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens in New York City. The studio was constructed for Famous Players–Lasky in 1920, since it was close to Manhattan's Theater District. The property was taken over by real estate developer George S. Kaufman in 1982 and renamed Kaufman Astoria Studios.

The studio is home to New York City's only backlot, which opened in December 2013.[2] The property was designated a national historic district and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ Anuta, Joe (December 3, 2013). "Kaufman Astoria Studios grows Hollywood-style backlot and matching gate". Crain's New York Business.