Industry City

Brooklyn! I applaud you with this unreal outdoor venue!
After hearing about this spot I had to check it out because I didn’t believe it.
I took an über here as it is somewhat off the beaten path and on the drive there i passed all these industrial buildings and I felt like I was going to a secret warehouse party. When I got out infront i heard the music blasting and a huge crowd of people.
I got on the line and then got in pretty quick. After getting in I went straight to the bar and got a pitcher of the New Amsterdam Vodka Moscow mules. And this was hands down the best Moscow mule I have ever had!!! It is worth it to come here just for that! They use real ginger and it taste so refreshing and delicious.
After getting a few drinks we started moving through the crowds and everyone is dancing all over the facility warehouse park and the DJ crushing it going from new school, old school, and mixes.
We were here all night and the crowd of people was great also everyone was dancing and the DJ had the tempo locked down.
There is no place like this in the city and it is my new favorite spot and will be here all summer
In short:
— Best Moscow mule ever and they serve it in pitchers
— huge venue which is perfect for large groups 20+ people for a birthday party etc no problem
— Great music
— Perfect Summer spot
— My favorite new bar/​music venue etc

There’s a lot of smart marketing and business moves being made by the developer. Location is conveniently near 36^th St train station, buses run along 3^rd and 4^th Ave, and it’s right under the BQE. And its attracting a lot of attention from the creative industries so you will find a lot of artisan food and crafts as well as workshops/​studios opening up.
But let’s be honest, this is gentrification at its best. Gentrification does not invite preservation, it propels forward rebranding and finds things to fit into that box. The next Williamsburg no matter how they brand it; it attracts similar crowds oblivious to the actual roots of the neighborhood. It has always been industrious and occupied by mom-​pop stores and manufacturers because of the cheap rent for a large production space. Like other reviewers have pointed out, there’s not much around for you to see in the surrounding area. It’s grungy okay. No shocker if you are familiar with Sunset Park.
It’s been mom-​pop shops and low income/​immigrant multi-​family housing occupying this 10 block radius for years. So don’t expect to be walking down the scenic streets of Soho. Give it 5 years maybe and all these cheap ethnic food options and lowkey storefronts will be displaced due to spiking rent. I’ve got mixed feelings for you Industry City. With every good and new move IC has to offer, it’s at the price of someone else’s livelihood.

I did the Open Studio at Industry City. Every studio was overpriced. I left when I found out a «slightly stained» pillowcase cost $ 140. Ridiculous. The only upside was that on my way out I found Li-​Lac Chocolate on 35^th St. Wonderful.

You will get hit with nostalgia all around. They have A LOT of knick knacks for sale. There is a lunge area with board games in the back if you ever want to just relax and play a board game. There are super comfy couches as the seating.
Opened only during the weekends, the place is a big hit with vendors. They have hyped food ranging from the savory ramen burger, lobster roll, authentic ramen bowls, tacos, and sandwiches to the sweetie goodness doughnuts from DOUGH, and Waffles + ice cream (Gai Dan jai) from WOWFULLS.
They sell clothing, art pieces, kitchen utilities, vintage records and others pieces.

The buildings are nice, or getting nicer as they continue to make massive renovations. The Food Hall is great, nice people in each and every store. There are definitely some things I think they need to fix ASAP because management makes working here pretty uncomfortable:
1. BATHROOMS
— Have NO HEAT, ever
— Cleaned once a day, if that
— Rarely soap in the dispensers
— NO HOT WATER — imagine in 20 degrees having to wash your hands in ice cold water and not being able to dry them with a napkin. They have these blow dryers which shoot out cold air and have no intention on adding napkins because of IC’s «green efforts» — which I don’t think they researched because they make and sell recyclable napkins.
2. THE BUILDINGS
— The buildings are ALWAYS COLD. They do not put heat on and the air that is blowing through the vents is COLD air. Just walking to the restroom you have to put your winter coat and scarf on.
— They said that they turn off the heat/​air over the weekend and that it takes a long time before the buildings begin to heat up. These are lies, as the buildings never heat up and cold air comes out of the ventilation ducts. If this is the case then they should turn the head on Sunday so that people are not uncomfortable while at work.
3. WINDOWS
— They did not take into account that almost throughout the entire day the sunlight refracts off the windows of the building’s right across from us pointing a glaring and blinding light directly into our eyes making it almost impossible to read, write or look at your computer. They should have placed tinted covers over all of the top window panes to avoid this really terrible inconvenience.
4. CLEANLINESS
— They do not at all mop, sweep, or take garbage out from each office — this service should come with renting space in the building.
There are many other items I could list, I tried contacting management but they were extremely blunt and short with any of the requests, suggestions or ideas we all had. So therefore, I will be leaving reviews such as this across all websites where Industry City has an account/​profile built in hopes that they take their tenants requests seriously.

A great place to hang out if you like modern design. The downside: rent is very expensive for an industrial area as such. There’s not much in this neighborhood and limited choice of food and retail.

So much more space in this indoor venue than its previous locations over the years. A lot of vintage items mixed with newer curated shops selling homemade candles, textiles, jewelry, and a lot of food items like olive oils, hot sauces, drink mixes, chocolate, etc. Gifts galore and a good place to bring out of towners.
The best part is that the food options were plentiful as this is a smorgasburg/​Brooklyn flea mash up.

did the first annual beer/​wine/​liquor festival here and it was great. not to overwhelming and good crowd. definitely would do it again

Really cool spot for a large event. The large event I attended was Mr. Sunday. When done right, this space transforms into another world.
It’s really in the middle of nothing and there aren’t a lot of options around for food, cash, or other necessities.
If I ever need to throw a chill dance party with hundreds of people, I’d throw it here.

Really great place for an eclectic mix of food. The courtyard is great for working in on a weekday afternoon or lounging in the sun on a weekend. I’m keeping an eye on this place, lots of new good things to come

fine place to have a large event. It very industrious as the name implies. Nothing spectacular. nothing really around there except Costco… building had nice big windows for lots of light, and was by the water. But its Brooklyn so nothing about it was super «pretty» or worth going too far out of your way for.

Everything old is new again.
Industry City has a history that dates back to the 1930s when there was a boom in cheap labor, and construction on this scale was feasible.
It has a uniquely Brooklyn flavor to it, that allows workers to get their subway ride to 36^th street, and walk on over, and punch a clock.
It’s remained its edgy feel that has repelled the likes of Starbucks, etc. and has allowed for grassroots businesses and Mom and Pop stores to keep a foothold.
Industry City is a hub of warehouses (not just the furniture showroom end cap near Costco) but 5 or 6 City block-​sized building that have undergone a transformation over the past few years.
There is a LOT going on in Industry City. Photographer’s, Woodworkers, Popcorn and Chocolate factories, and wholesale companies of all sorts.
There have been random «Sunrise parties» thrown here, and the Nets NBA basketball team is relocating their training facility here, in 2015.
Great local falafal and deli’s are within walking distance, and a $ 1.50 Costco hotdog is a great option too.
Greenwood Cemetery is within Walking distance, as are bowling and other decent, local flavor restaurants.
Overall, just a really nice neighborhood lynch pin between Barclay’s center and Bay Ridge.

I love exploring new neighborhoods in my beloved borough of Brooklyn. This incredible white space is located in Gowanus across the street from Costco. I love the versatility of this space. I attended the BK Fit: Brooklyn Health & Fitness Expo, but I can imagine the many other uses for this space like corporate, holiday, or birthday parties. It’s an ideal space given its distance from residential property and proximity to public transit like the N/​R train or B37/​70 buses.

Far out in Sunset Park, there is a hidden gem of a warehouse now showcasing art work that focuses on Hurricane Sandy, one year after…
I came here a few weekends ago to the opening reception of «Come Together: Surviving Sandy.» Who knew there was such a massive warehouse out here and now the artists have taken it over? I love that New Yorkers are so resourceful and seek out every single nook and cranny in the city to let their creativity flow.
There are 6 floors in this building and there was artwork on display on the 1^st floor and 6^th floor. I enjoyed wandering around and getting lost and then found by awesome artwork.
My favorite piece was a film showing on the 6^th floor by Shoja Azari. I highly recommend it. It is a bit trippy but the colors and the story really stand out. Please check it out.
They are going to open food stalls inside and currently there are food trucks outside, in case you get hungry,
Definitely check out the «Come Together: Surviving Sandy» exhibition. It feels so good to see that New Yorkers can come together after such a devastating attack by Mother Nature. Hey Mother Nature, you can’t bring NYers to their knees, they just bounce right back!