Knockdown Center

This was in a very secluded area. Once we got to the building we could see the trees. It was peaceful and welcoming. It was also free. In the other wing there was art work. I enjoyed the suspended trees but it wasn’t a place to stay for very long. A simple visit is enough.

Pretty cool art scene. It’s a shame that it’s so far out of the way because I could see half of brooklyns youth coming here. They also need to utilize the space because there is a ton of room for some over the top exhibits if they so chose.

My expectations were low when I realized Knockdown is in Ridgewood. I was pleasantly surprised!
This review is for the free Deadmau5 show. No clue what the venue is like as an art space. It’s a legitimate warehouse feel, especially since Flushing Ave is so industrial.
Despite 3,000 people lining up for hours before doors, security and check-​in moved smoothly. TONS of bathrooms inside! The vendor stations were well-​placed and the lighting was much better than expected. Sound wasn’t great, but hey, it’s a warehouse.
Could Knockdown be Roseland Ballroom’s replacement? Depends on if you’re willing to make the trip to Ridgewood vs. Midtown.

Definitely a fun place to watch M.I.A. concert.
The sound system was great and the process to get in was swift.

This is in regard to the M.I.A. concert… Great venue, lots of potential. Somewhat reminiscent of P. S. 1 but nicer… however, the quality of the sound at the concert was a nightmare. I wish I didn’t go. The vocals sounded muffled and at all points I could hear myself talk in a normal voice and my friends, as well… and we moved around hoping for a better quality sound. Horrible acoustics that made me want to play the songs on YouTube while she was performing live. No alcohol to drown your sorrow… Plus the concert was over in less than 2h. So not worth it!

My favorite party venue in NY so far. This place is a gorgeous old factory (glass/​window/​door I think) with tons of space. I’ve gone here twice for Tiki Disco and both events were so much fun. The DJs and music selection were awesome and the crowd was really relaxed and unpretentious… just a bunch of people looking to dance. I arrived later in the day for both events and had no trouble getting in. The bouncers just smiled and pointed me in the direction of the dancing both times so I’m not sure what the other Tiki Disco review was talking about.
Nice features of Tiki Disco included the tent over the dance floor. It’s really hot in the crowd of dancing people already so the shade helps. The indoor bar is also a nice shady spot to take a break. There are also multiple bars to minimize lines and a shuttle to take people back and forth to the subway. Definitely one of the better orchestrated dance parties I’ve attended. :)

This is an event space. I was invited to a Yoga-​tastic electronic music dance party on Saturday June 15^th, 13.
This former door/​window factory is as huge as all the other former factories in the area. It’s a helluva walk from the L train at the Jefferson stop, but nothing too crazy for the adventurous New Yorker in my opinion.
The area is pretty flat and boring but there are tons of parties going on in every direction as the Williamsburg crowd surges outward into neighboring hoods.
The space itself can be setup in any manner the hosts choose, so be prepared for a new experience. I don’t know who put this event together, but it wasn’t as packed as it could have been. not full at all actually.
The crowd was awesome still and the party raged on until 6 am (as all the factory parties in the area tend to).
Go have a good time!

This is in regards to Tiki Disco, and I would have written a review separately of Knockdown if Unilocal made that possible. I am sure Knockdown is a great venue normally.
Tiki Disco is an unorganized mess that owes hundreds of people an apology. Please don’t throw a «free» event where those not on the list or unwilling to pay-​off bouncers have to wait three hours (not an exaggeration) to not even get in. Everyone was told in line that we weren’t moving because the place was at capacity, while at the same time they were letting groups of 15 – 20 walk up and go right in regularly. Is it at capacity? Or do you need to know someone? Please just be honest about the nature of your event before you make a bunch of people, including this writer, feel robbed and bamboozled for having paid a substantial amount of money to get to Maspeth, Queens only to find out there was no realistic chance of getting in. Just charge money for it and be done with it.
Honestly, they were lucky there wasn’t a riot. Visibly seeing bouncers take cash to let people in only makes it worse. Your party sucks for the rest of us. Hope the rest of you had fun.