Chelsea Studios

Chelsea Studios is a television studio in Chelsea housing two sound stages in a substantial building on West 26th Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues. The facility has been designed to provide professional production spaces for various television programs.

The building began as an armory for the Ninth Mounted Cavalry before Adolph Zukor converted it into a film studio in 1914. During the 1960s and 1970s, CBS utilized the renovated space extensively for soap opera productions.

The place served as a major hub for soap operas and television productions watched by millions of viewers. Today, visitors can see the spaces where generations of actors built their careers and became household names.

Access to the studios is typically limited to productions and authorized personnel, so check ahead about possible tours or special events. The West 26th Street location near major transit hubs makes it easy to reach.

The film '12 Angry Men' was shot here in 1957 and later became a modern classic in cinema history. The studio's role in creating this landmark production often goes unnoticed by visitors.

Location: Manhattan

GPS coordinates: 40.74661,-73.99520

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:52