The Green BuildingEST. 2010
Claimed
Space onlyAvg. venue rate
$5.8k - $11k
This venue has been favorited 725 times
Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world… you should probably walk into this former speakeasy.
Calling all dapper dames and gents, put on the Ritz for a wedding or party that's sure to be the cat's meow!
The Lowdown
Venue use
Space onlyBest for these Occasions
anniversary
birthday party
charity event
corporate event
dinner partyengagement party
holiday party
Product Launch
social event
wedding ceremony
wedding reception
Workshops: Creative, Photo, etc.Venue type
Banquet Hall / Event FacilityHistoric BuildingLoft / Warehouse Building
Views
courtyard
Style
RusticVintageEclecticRomanticShabby Chic
Venue Settings
Known for its rustic elegance and flexibility, the Green Building perfectly captures the young, creative spirit of Brooklyn. Built in 1889, the building was originally constructed as a brass foundry; it has since been restored into an elegant venue with more than 6,000 square feet combined indoor-outdoor space. Renovations highlight the building's industrial past; the venue's original exposed brick walls, natural light and open-beamed ceiling make a particularly cool backdrop for your Brooklyn event.
Capacity
250Seated160Buffet250Standing
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
- Venue price range
- Does this include catering fees?
- No
- Insurance
Additional insurance is required to host an event at this venue
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Amenities
Event Logistics
Essential logistics and amenities for a seamless, memorable event.
- Celebrations hosted here since
- 2010
- Curfew
- 2 AM
- Venue spaces
- Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
- Catering
- Client can select the caterer of their choice
- Music
- Indoors & Outdoors
- Smoking
- Designated Smoking Areas Only
- Accommodations
- Getting Ready suite
- Eco/Green Events
Yes
- Pet-Friendly Events
- Yes
- Kid Friendly Events
- Yes
- Handicap Accessible
- Yes
Onsite amenities
Street ParkingWifiDining ChairsDining TablesOnsite RestroomsBridal Suite/Changing Rooms OnsiteVenue Features
The scene
We love events: from creative weddings and intimate gatherings to blowout bashes and low-lit dinner parties. And we only host one event per day, so please make our space your home. For weddings we provide lots of space for creative couples to make their mark. Since you have the entire day, why not start the day with yoga in the outdoor courtyard, followed by a Bloody Mary bar and bagels while you run through a quick rehearsal. Head off to get dressed while we stay behind to greet your vendors. Invite guests to attend a ceremony and cocktails in our garden, followed by dinner and dancing in the main room; finish up the night with a grilled cheese truck stationed outside our large double doors as they exit. In cooler months our outdoor courtyard can be fully tented and heated through a third party vendor.
Design
Exposed brick, chandeliers, tin ceilings in the private lounge, soaring open beamed ceiling, globe lights strung across courtyard
Standout venue features
Project your favorite film directly onto the exposed brick above the dance floor. Take photos in our 1929 Model T pick-up truck. Have fun posing in our movie theater chairs. We feature food + beverage packages through our in-house food and beverage partner Purslane, and event planning, floral and design through Starling on Bond. We also offer an extensive Brooklyn-based vendor list, from band and DJs to chalkboard artists and food trucks.
Extra perks
*All day space usage (load-in can begin at 9am and the party must be over by 2am) *Access to our beautiful 3,000 sq-ft outdoor courtyard, perfect for your ceremony and/or cocktails *Our basic furniture rental package, which includes dining tables, cocktail tables and chairs for up to 160 guests *Two wooden mobile bars *Coat check area and management * Staging platforms for band, DJ or ceremony needs * Sound system compatible with all DJ equipment and iPod ready; includes two wireless mics and mic stands for ceremony or speeches * Projector with optional screen, perfect for a slideshow or film screening * Heat and A/C, WiFi access * 500 sq ft food prep area with freezer and refrigeration The following experienced Green Building staff members are also included in your space rental: *Private Events Manager from contract signing until the day-of your event; this person will be present for all appointments, can assist with room layout, timeline, vendor selection, and more. *Venue coordinator (introduced at your final walk-through) who will be on location the day of your event to greet your vendors and assist them with settling in. *Nighttime manager who is present for the duration of your event to ensure the building stays in tip-top shape throughout the evening. *Front of the house manager who can assist with coats and gifts, hand out programs, and call car services.
Awards, Notables & Events
Named one of Buzzfeed's Amazing Alternative NYC Wedding Venues Featured in Kinfolk Magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings, The Knot, Style Me Pretty, New York Magazine Annual host of popular Brooklyn wedding fair Wedding Crashers Featured venue on PBS's Live From the Artists Den, starring Norah Jones; host of TEDx talks; frequently the site of local film and TV productions
Getting there
La Guardia Airport
9.1 mi
Food Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Lounges
This section provides insights into our diverse culinary and social offerings.
Our in-house food + beverage partner Purslane Catering is brought to you by the team behind Rucola in partnership with Gowanus Hospitality Group. Our food is ingredient-driven, with a farm-to-table ethos and a vegetable focused menu. We believe in sourcing seasonally and locally, and our primary mission is to provide food that is delicious, sustainable and beautifully executed.
Gatherings
Space onlyAvg. venue rate
$5.8k - $11kThis venue has been favorited 725 times
