NYC Location Scout and Manager

NYC Location Scout and Manager NYC Location Scout and Manager for films, tv shows, commercials, events, etc Also a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson. Maisel, Mr.

NYC/Manhattan Based Location Scout and Manager with over 20 years experience working on Over 400 Productions---from tiny to massive, and everything in between! Extensive Location Library / Database with 100’s of thousands of clearable options and the connections to make them happen! Some of the brands, clients, projects, Films and TV shows in which I've been honored to work with: Mercedes, BMW,

The Marvelous Mrs. Robot, The Americans, Almost Famous, Gucci, Givenchi, Orange is the New Black, Law & Order SVU, Arhaus, Midsommar, Harvard University, Showtime, HBO, Netlix, Apple TV, Meta, Coinbase, Ferrari, Sauconi, Nike, Adidas, Facebook, Bacardi, Lavazza, PBS, In-Style Magazine, Lululemon, Asics, Accenture, Audible, Lifetime, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Austrian Airlines, Google, CBS Sports, Bank of America, Ford, Booking.com, Converse, Calvin Klein, Empire Health Group, Sony, Major League Baseball (MLB), National Football League (NFL), Volvo, Dell, Tesla, Mitsubishi, Westworld, United States Tennis Association, Burger King, American Express (AMEX), Kraft-Heinz, Gilette, F/X, Nintendo, Alicia Keys, Verizon, Microsoft, Samsung, Oral-B, McDonald's, The Blacklist, Arby's, Comcast, Travel Channel, Häagen-Dazs, The Big East, Orajel, Crest Toothpaste, Dodge, Union Pacific, Toyota, Marlboro, Jaguar, Under Armour, Got Milk?, Apple, Hasbro, CVS, Nationwide Insurance, Neiman Marcus, Chevy, Peter Bilt, Lockheed Martin, Proctor & Gamble, Mary Kay, Pepsi, Volkswagen, Lexus, Friday Night Lights, Walmart, Diesel, Nissan, AT&T, Pep Boys, Texas State Lottery, New Line Cinema, Comedy Central, media, M&M's, Motorola, Budweiser, Warner Brothers, Dreamworks, the NBA, Meta, Investigation Discovery, Edelman, eBay, etc.

Latest work for CBS/NFL
10/09/2025

Latest work for CBS/NFL

Scouting for the following, in case anyone has leads: -Grocery store-Court Room-Roller Derby-Firehouse=Commerical Airpla...
09/12/2025

Scouting for the following, in case anyone has leads:

-Grocery store
-Court Room
-Roller Derby
-Firehouse
=Commerical Airplane cabin (we can look in LA for options if necessary)
-Home Alone style house

David Brotsky
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212.863.9665
https://davidbrotsky.com
Location Manager/Scout

NYC Location Scout and Manager. Production Manager/UPM - Producer, and Fixer. Over 20 years experience working on over 400 productions, from tiny to massive!

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Get your home or property listed to be considered for films, tv shows, commercials, print ads, and other special events!

04/15/2025

Don’t get your hopes up about buying a house in this neighborhood anytime soon.

10/06/2024

As is custom between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, I apologize if I have hurt, offended, or slighted anyone. If so, I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me.

Do you want your property to be considered for use in movies, tv shows, commercials, photos shoots, or other events? If ...
08/15/2024

Do you want your property to be considered for use in movies, tv shows, commercials, photos shoots, or other events? If so, please fill out this form!

Get your home or property listed to be considered for films, tv shows, commercials, print ads, and other special events!

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I made slight improvements to my site.

Open to feedback for more improvement. Thanks!

NYC Location Scout and Manager. Production Manager/UPM - Producer, and Fixer. Over 20 years experience working on over 400 productions, from tiny to massive!

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05/29/2024

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"It is indeed only the likes of independent features or student productions that might use rental sites to find a location; studios have their own location-management departments. Manhattan’s David Brotsky, who has worked locations for series including "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," films including "Midsommar" and numerous corporate clients, said a consumer-oriented service such as Airbnb is not a first step he would take.

"A lot of producers on the lower end [of budgets] try to use these sites and then find themselves struggling in the end," he said, since homeowners unused to the needs of film productions often balk when they learn what’s involved — the number of people, the long hours, the heavy equipment moving from room to room.

"A lot of people think, ‘Oh, it's just the set where they’re filming.’ But we also need to be concerned about parking, about catering spaces, holding areas [for extras and other talent not in a shot], lighting and camera placements, etc," Brotsky noted.”

Many films, shows and music videos continue to be shot on LI. There are a select few where you can spend the night.

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Originally from Dallas, TX, David has lived in NYC (primarily Manhattan) for over 13 years. He loves the city for its culture, history, visual stimulation, constant convenience, and its unmatched rhythm—its heartbeat.

David’s unique blend of experience in sales and location scouting for major film and tv productions (such as Mr. Robot, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Americans, The Blacklist, Orange is the New Black, Almost Famous, Friday Night Lights, and Law and Order: SVU), have given him a knack for identifying and matching the right places with the right people.

He is attracted to real estate because of the connection he is able to make with his clients. He understands the importance of being honest, thoughtful, and empathetic, and seeks to build client relationships based on trust as he helps them make some of the biggest decisions of their lives. A self-motivated, innovative perfectionist, David is passionate about delivering results and is eager to welcome new people to the city, and others to their new homes.

In his spare time, David enjoys quality film, tv, and music, going to shows, and exploring all that NYC has to offer.