RENTALS
As of April 8, 2024, NAVEL no longer has a physical space or maintains a rental program. You can learn more about our decision and departure from the space at 1611 South Hope Street here.
We have reached out to all Community Keyholders as well as rental clients who have bookings on our calendar to identify alternate venues or to negotiate with the leaseholder of the space for their booking to continue.
The physical space at 1611 South Hope Street will continue to be available for rentals through a new management company called LINT. To request space or inquire about availability, reach out to LINT at 1611.hopestreet@gmail.com.
It has been an honor to serve Los Angeles as a welcoming, caring space for artists, cultural workers, organizers, changemakers, and communities to gather together. We wish you abundance in your pursuits to build a more just and collaborative world.
OUR SPACE
RENTAL POLICIES
If you have any questions or need clarification on our policies, reach out to space@navel.la.
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Click here to learn about the Accessibility of our space.
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Cancellations & Refunds
Any booking canceled by a guest seven (7) calendar days, or fewer, prior to the booking start date is non-refundable and the guest is liable for the entire booking fee.
For any booking canceled by a guest between eight (8) and twenty-nine (29) calendar days prior to the start of the booking, the guest will be charged fifty percent (50%) of the booking fee.
Any booking canceled by a guest thirty (30) days or more prior to the start of the booking will be charged twenty-five percent (25%) of the booking fee.
Additional security deposits, if required, are fully refundable for all canceled bookings.
COVID Rescheduling Policy
In the case of a surge, illness or death related to COVID-19, guests will be able to reschedule their booking for a future date within one calendar year, with any fees paid so far applied towards the future booking.
We reserve the right to cancel or postpone bookings for the health and safety of our staff during a surge. In the case that NAVEL decides to cancel a booking, we will work with the client to find a new date or offer a full refund.
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The maximum capacity of NAVEL is 250 people at any given time. Ideal capacity for your event depends on a variety of factors including seating arrangements and activities.
Standing Room: 200-250
Theater Style Seating: 150
Seated Dinner: 100
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The safety of our guests, staff, and Los Angeles community is our first concern. Under current Los Angeles City Covid-19 restrictions, we are able to return to regular operations and full capacity in our space. However, Covid-19 is not over, especially for those that are not vaccinated. We encourage our guests to get vaccinated and to review Los Angeles County’s COVID-19 Guidance for Event Venues & Cultural Institutions. Additional guidance can be found from the City of Los Angeles here.
Our current COVID policy:
Masks are optional for those who are fully vaccinated. Vaccination status must be proven via physical or digital vax card + matching photo ID before entering the space. We will work together with all rental clients to establish a system to check for vaccine status at entry.
Masks are required indoors, except when eating or drinking, for unvaccinated guests or guests who cannot prove their vaccination status.
We recommend those who are working at an event wear a high filtration mask (KN94, KN95 or N95) during their shifts, however they are not required. If you would like our staff to remain masked during your event, please notify us when confirming your booking details or send a reminder to space@navel.la.
Please note these policies are subject to change depending on current COVID conditions and local government guidance. The onsite manager for your booking will review current policies and practices prior to your event or production.
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Guests are responsible for leaving NAVEL in the condition it was provided and paying in full to repair or replace any damage that occurred while you or your guests are using the space.
Your booking should include all hours you will be present in the space, including load-in and load-out. If you need additional time the day-of, please speak to your onsite manager who has full discretion to approve or deny your request. Additional hours which are pre-arranged with the onsite manager will be charged at the original hourly rental rate. Additional time in the space that is not pre-arranged with the onsite manager will be charged at $350/hr. in 30 minute increments.
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We want to make every event here a special and welcoming experience. Therefore every effort will be made to allow you to prepare decorations reflecting your creative requirements. However, any furnishings, including but not limited to, artworks, lamps, antiques or seating should be rearranged and moved with care and after consultation with NAVEL staff. No nails, screws, staples or penetrating items are to be used on our walls or doors unless agreed otherwise. No glitter or foil (nonpaper) confetti is allowed on site. Only low tack tape is allowed on our doors and wall. Any damage will be charged after your event.
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NAVEL is committed to providing a welcoming and harassment-free environment for people of all races, gender expressions, sexual orientations, physical abilities, physical appearances, and beliefs. We believe a clear code of conduct is one necessary part of building an accountable values-driven organization. Racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, ageism, or hatefulness of any kind will not be tolerated and instead actively addressed.
If you have experienced harm in a NAVEL-hosted space, or have any concerns about community safety, please contact space@navel.la and a NAVEL team member will follow up with you.
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NAVEL is available for bookings from 6am-2am (events must end by 2am, with load outs finishing by 4am) every day, 365 days of the year. Events ending after midnight are charged an additional $30/hr. for hours between 12am-6am.
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Production and/or event insurance is required for all rentals of NAVEL with over 30 people, and will cost approximately $125. Prior to your booking you must provide NAVEL with a copy of your Insurance, with NAVEL named as an additional insured as follows: “NAVEL LA CO, 1611 S Hope Street, 2nd Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90015”.
You can easily purchase insurance through our partner via this link and we will automatically receive a copy.
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We love music and dancing! However, please be aware that the premises are located near residential units and therefore neighborhood noise regulations do apply. In the case that your event creates a disturbance due to high noise volume, the onsite manager will ask you, the DJ, or live music presenter to turn the entertainment down and/or off. If repeated disturbances are created, we might choose to turn the music off and reserve the right to end an event early. In the event of disturbances to the point of expulsion, no portion of the event costs will be refunded. Loud music in the main space should end by 10 p.m. during weeknights (Sunday thru Thursday) and by midnight on weekends (Friday and Saturday).
NAVEL is not an after-hours venue <3 but we are open to intentional, values-aligned late night events which center the dance floor as a space for liberation. Because of the excessive wear and tear on the space, and the liabilities associated with late-nights, we have limited capacity for these types of bookings.
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Paid parking reservations can be made through the parking company that manages our lot, JAZ Parking. You may also pay for parking, usually $10-15/vehicle via the QR code posted in the parking lot.
Guests should be directed to the Visit section of our website, which includes all arrival and parking information.
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Pricing
Our booking rates depend on a variety of factors depending on guest count, event type, date and time, and client/guest type. Additional fees may apply for use of our equipment.
Our baseline pricing for commercial usage is:
Offsites (up to 30ppl)- $175/hr or $1,750/day
Production - $300/hr. or $3,000/day
Events (30+ ppl) - $375/hr. or $3,750/day
We do our absolute best to keep prices as low as possible, while ensuring our space workers receive a living wage of $30/hr.
Required additional fees include site rep ($30/hr. up to 8 hours, $45/hr. each hour after initial 8) and cleaning fee of $150.We offer tiered/discounted pricing for the following groups:
Independent Artists & Cultural Workers - 66% off commercial rates
NGOs (collectives, coops, student groups, coalitions, etc.) - 55% off commercial rates
Non-Profit Organizations - 22% off commercial rates
We strive to accommodate budgets of all sizes and there is space on our inquiry form to help us understand the scale of what you’re planning.
Payment Info
50% of your booking fee is required to reserve the space, with the balance due 2 weeks prior to date of your rental. We accept checks, bank transfers, and all major credit cards.
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If you would like to do a site visit, please fill out the inquiry form first and then email space@navel.la. NAVEL’s team is on site for Office Hours on most Thursdays from 10am-4pm.