Gallery: New Startup Splacer Is Like an Airbnb for Event Spaces

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    Splacer is a new startup that wants to be the Airbnb of events.
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    282-Appetizing Brooklyn Backyard

    You can rent homes in New York City and Tel Aviv (soon to include San Francisco) for an hourly rate.
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    193-Geodesic Dome in the WIld

    You can also rent a geodesic dome in upstate New York.
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    204-Urban Greenhouse

    Or a backyard.
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    417-The Garage

    The company was started by two architects.
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    417-The Garage (1)

    They curate and vet all of the listings.
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    423-Vacant Church

    Yes, you can rent a vacant church.
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    198-Townhouse in East Village

    A chic townhouse in Manhattan for rent.
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    392-Elegant & Rustic BK Restaurant

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