our Facility: developing, printing, scanning.

In September 2024, Bushwick Community Darkroom opened its current home at 334 Himrod Street, a fully built-out, working analog lab in the heart of Bushwick. This is a space designed to be used, not just admired.

Our facilities support the full analog workflow — film developing, darkroom printing, and scanning — in an environment that’s functional, cared for, and shared. Everything here exists to make it easier to show up, do the work, and learn from one another.

The lab is fully heated & air-conditioned (something you’ll appreciate if you ever came to any of our prior homes), thoughtfully laid out, and accessible 24/7 to members. It’s not pristine or precious — it’s alive, maintained, and always in motion.


WHAT YOU’LL FIND HERE

Film developing station equipped with chemicals, tanks, reels, beakers & film drying unit

  • Dedicated black & white and color darkrooms
  • Film developing and scanning stations
  • Enlargers and workspaces set up for real use
  • Communal areas for setup, cleanup, and conversation

  • This is a shared facility. We expect people to clean up after themselves, treat equipment with care, and respect the folks working alongside them. If you’re comfortable in a space that runs on mutual responsibility, you’ll feel right at home.

HOW THE SPACE WORKS

  • We fix things as they need fixing.
  • We upgrade when it makes sense.
  • We listen when something isn’t working.

  • The darkroom isn’t finished — it’s maintained. And that’s intentional.

    If you’re looking for a spotless showroom, this might not be your place.
    If you’re looking for a reliable, human-scale lab where people actually help each other out, welcome.

MEMBERSHIP

In addition to 24/7/365 access to the facilities @ BCD members gain access to discounted services at partner darkrooms & labs all over the world (more every day!) as well as exhibition opportunities and a global community of film lovers accessible 24/7/365 via Slack.

Contact us.

info@bushwickcommunitydarkroom.com

(718) 218-4023

334 Himrod Street
Brooklyn, NY 11237