While most buildings in NYC are old, the Green Building represented a big part of Brooklyn's…read morehistory. It dates all the back to the 1800s, where it was the home to a number of industrial companies specializing in everything from water pipes to cement. The fact it's adjacent to the Gowanus Canal's waterway made it an attractive spot for businesses. After being the home of a brass foundry for nearly 60 years, it had undergone an extensive renovation in 2008 to become a special events venue that many know and love today. They managed to do all of this while still maintaining its iconic green exterior. Between then and now, it was a destination for Brooklyn weddings, corporate outings, and lots of fun special events. I enjoyed several visits here and was constantly impressed how the team here was able to make every different look so different from each other. Plus the venue staff that worked did a good job in making sure every gathering was a success. Fast forward to current times, the block and as well the surrounding buildings have been purchased by an investment group looking to create more residential spaces. Demolition has already began and is going as of the time of this review. While I can't fault a company for wanting to make some money, I am sad to see more history go by the wayside.

We just had our ceremony and reception in the Green Building space and have no regrets because the…read morevenue is so beautiful. The place truly decorates itself. The green building's staff were so kind to our guests and our guests continued to compliment us for finding a beautiful and unique space. We had to move the ceremony due to inclement weather and it was a seamless transition. We had the pleasure of working with Bridget and then was gracefully handed off to Angelica after her departure. Angelica was wonderful to work with and filled in the gaps and answered questions we may have had. Our wedding coordinator and Angelica handled everything to make our day absolutely perfect. Choosing the Green Building was one of the best decisions we made!

I had the pleasure of attending a party at Brooklyn Party Space this weekend. I've never been here…read morebefore and wasn't sure what to expect. I'm happy to say I was pleasantly surprised. The staff was very professional yet made everyone feel at home. The drinks were good. The food was partly provided by the party host and served by the venue. There were two nice clean (slightly small) bathrooms with a shared sink. It's July so the weather outside was hot. Inside, there was plenty of air conditioning in the back room (by the dance floor) with less up front. Unlike large event spaces in Manhattan, this one had a more cozy intimate atmosphere. The location is accessible by subway and car. Alternate side street parking is available, depending on when you go - it can be a little difficult finding a free parking spot.

Came here for a retirement party. The space is HUGE! Located near public transportation. The…read morebathroom was clean! A lot of places to have a bar. The dance floor is VERY small. The dining areas are abundant. I would recommend for an event. It is a little dated please be mindful if looking for a more modern space.

This venue was really wonderful for our wedding ceremony. it's big, can seat way more guests than…read morewe had, but looked amazing nonetheless. The scenery around the building is great for photos, and there are great views of the park from the venue. I do want to advise any potential bookers out there that they have a very limited number of vendors on their approved catering list. We found one that worked great for us, but there are not many, and they're all on the pricy side. If you love prospect park and have less than 150 guests, this venue is perfect.

We had our wedding ceremony and reception here 11/10/17, and could not have been happier. The venue…read moreis gorgeous (we didn't decorate beyond table linens, some candles, and 10 lanterns at the entryway because the place itself was beautiful ought on its own). The staff was professional, warm, and quick to respond to all email inquiries and requests. It was a gorgeous place to get married and the house manager and workers made everything perfect. I enthusiastically recommend this venue if you are looking for the best place in Brooklyn to hold an event.

Our son and daughter in law picked the venue for their…read moreWedding ceremony and reception. Off the chart exceptional. It previously was a venue that restored antique cars and was converted to a wedding reception and ceremony venue

We booked our July 2023 wedding here at 501 union and can whole heartedly say we would recommend…read morethe space to anyone looking for a beautiful space to make their own. We planned our wedding from out of state, and this proved to be be a non issue for the staff as they easily set up phone call and zoom sessions with us and our coordinator. We felt the pricing and expectations for what was available and offered to us clear and well explained. This is an amazing space that is essentially a beautiful blank canvas, meaning you can do as much or as little as you wish here. Our day of coordinator helped us secure many vendors to fulfill all the duties of the space, almost all who had worked events here before and had nothing but good things to say. When the day of arrived, we were given free reign of the space and politely checked in with every few hours to see if we needed anything on their end. When the wedding kicked into full gear we had a small unexpected hiccup (outside their control), which they promptly worked to fix and followed up with us after the wedding. I really felt they did an amazing job with customer service and providing a clean, open space to make our dreams a reality. We brought in two food trucks, and two drop off catering to which the space lended well. The house bar staff was great and the whole day truly was a dream. TLDR; This is an amazing space, that really lets you fulfill all of your DIY dreams. It's beautiful enough on its own, but lends well to any additions you want to bring in. The house staff was great and we would definitely recommend to friends and family!

Had my gender reveal here a year ago and the place was nice 2 bathrooms, backyard space , kitchen…read moreand bar space. A little on the Expensive, but nice. But however communication between the two business partners wasn't the greatest on top of them not explaining to me certain rules. I was running an hour late and couldn't get to venue in time because of traffic and I had to pay $50 for that. Then at the end of the venue I had little to no help cleaning up because people were drunk and I'm 6 months pregnant with my bf and friend trying to clean and was told they had to take an extra $50 out of my deposit because we went past the time by an half an hour. Can you say money hungry.

This place is amazing and when I say amazing I mean just that!!!! The place has everything and then…read moresome. Refrigerator full bar 2 oversized restrooms outdoor lounging area dj equipment with loud speakers the ceiling has some type of fancy lighting. Oh let's not forget about the full KITCHEN!!!! We cooked for over 200 people that event and the stove is great as well as the deep fryer. The place itself is phenomenal!! This company also does event planing, and they are a rental company. This is a one stop shop. The prices are very affordable. They have a s600 maybach and Mercedes Benz sprinter that will pick you up and drop you to the location. Parking is very easy. Especially after 7 pm

I was at the Conversations About Cannabis Panel with Q&As hosted by @gentlemens.factorygf…read mores.factorygf and @tremaine4ny n the @thebrooklynbank this evening 3/1/2022 #nyc #Brooklyn #bk #ny #NewYorkCity #bedstuy

A real hidden gem! All of my guests agreed once you step inside from the city feel outside, you are…read moretransformed into a beautiful venue ambiance. I hosted a small gala there but could have fit a very large one. The owner is amazing and the space has unlimited setup possibilities. Ask about the glass table rental!!! Perfect for elegant events & black owned!! Multiple bathrooms on each floor and the double lofts amplify your setup space.

One of the staff's attitude could use improvement. My sister showed up to decorate for a function…read moreand one of the staff members immediately said I hope you aren't putting up graffiti or a balloon arch. Why would you assume we are going to do graffiti? They did 2 showings as they tried to decorate. Also told one of the clients they could have a balloon arch. Consistently made comments as we tried to decorate.Towards the end a comment was made about the party starting late but we ended on time. Just unprofessional and just ghetto. Find another option.

I hosted a big party here and the staff and DJ were amazing and accommodating. Place is spacious…read moreenough for my party of 80-90 people (1/2 adult and 1/2 kids) . It was easy to plan since they catered the food. I also bought extra food and alcohol to bring there and they had no problem with it. The ONLY issue i had was the lighting of the place. They had pinkish warm lighting and most of my pictures came out terrible because it wasn't bright enough. I did email previously and ask if we were able to make the place brighter and she said it was no problem. But the day of the party I was so busy hosting and attending to party goers that I didn't remind them to fix the lighting for me. I didn't think it would be that bad but looking back at pictures now, it's pretty bad. Group pictures are a bit blurry and our skin looks dark from the pink hue. I recommend hosting a party here but maybe ask them to fix the lighting and make it brighter, and turn off the pink hues

I booked the Ray event space for a paint and sip event back in August. It was really easy to set up…read morea viewing of the space before booking. Daphne , one of the owners was very sweet and was flexible with pricing to accommodate my budget. I would definitely use the event space again. The only con is I wish the outdoor space was available at the time of my booking.

Had a bridal shower for my daughter March 18th,the owner Kevin was very accommodating and very…read moreeasy to work with. He also was very easy to reach by phone or email.The venue was very clean and the guest were very pleased with the venue and enjoyed the event. A big plus tables and chairs were included