Orsman Road

Address
15 & 33 Orsman Road, Hackney, London N1.

Description
1930s brick & concrete-built factory, originally Players Cigarettes and then Research Engineers. 42 self-contained studios (ranging from 160 to 2,160 sq.ft.) at 15 Orsman Road on ground, 1st & 2nd floors and eight partitioned studios (150 sq.ft. to 300 sq.ft.) at 33 Orsman Road on ground floor only.

Established
1983. Studios originally developed with support from Arts Council of Great Britain. Freehold purchased 2000.

Local Authority
London Borough of Hackney.

Access
Two steps to front door. One goods lift serving all floors with manually operated gates.

Other facilities
Background heating throughout the main building (15 Orsman). Shared male & female toilets on each floor and wash-up facilities in corridors and toilets. Entryphone system.

Public Transport
Old Street underground.

Parking
On-street Pay & Display and Business Permit by application from Hackney Council.

Current Rent
£8.60/sq.ft./annum (15 Orsman Road), £7.75/sq.ft./annum (33 Orsman Road).

Review Date
April 2010

15 & 33 ORSMAN ROAD, HACKNEY N1.
Number 33 is the Trapex Building
Entrance is via 17 to 31 Orsman Road (Work Live Units) street gate