the organizers
Gowanus Hospitality Group
Gowanus Hospitality Group is the home to a group of gathering spaces (The Green Building and 501 Union) located in the historic neighborhood of Gowanus, Brooklyn, and luxury boutique hotel Hasbrouck House in upstate New York. We host weddings, live performances, intimate gatherings, blowout bashes, milestone celebrations, creative conferences, community events, and more.
We are prideful of the Brooklyn community in which we live and eagerly endeavor to provide a variety of soulful forums for working, dining, and celebrating life. We thrive on authentic, intimate, and memorable connections, whether for two people or two hundred.
The VenueS
501 Union
Tucked among five distinct Brooklyn neighborhoods – Gowanus, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Boreum Hill, and Park Slope – 501 Union has become a hub for the community to gather, celebrate, educate, and learn. The building dates back to 1916 and once served as a classic car restoration shop. It was transformed into a private events venue in 2013 and now provides a unique backdrop for stylish weddings, corporate events, and photoshoots.
Address
501 Union Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
Subway
F/G to Carroll Street or the R to Union Street
ConTact Info
The green building
The Green Building is an event space and wedding venue located in the revitalized Gowanus neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. The building features original exposed brick walls, soaring ceilings, an open-air courtyard, gorgeous natural light, and tons of rustic charm, perfect for your Brooklyn wedding, private event, corporate party, or film & photo shoot.
Since we’ve opened our doors in 2010, we’ve proudly hosted some of Brooklyn’s most stylish weddings; concerts by Norah Jones, Jens Lekman, 2 Chains; intimate gatherings and blowout bashes; late night dance parties and early morning yoga sessions; milestone celebrations, creative conferences, holiday parties, community events and much, much more.
Address
452 Union Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
Subway
F/G to Carroll Street or the R to Union Street
ConTact Info
Driving & Parking
We do not have a parking lot, but occasionally there is non-metered, street parking available on the streets surrounding the venue. There is also a QuikPark garage located at 365 Bond Street, which is approximately a four (4) minute walk from the venue. Should you need directions or a car service at the end of the evening, we are happy to assist.
From points North – Take 1-278 W (the BQE) toward Brooklyn/Staten Island. Take Exit #27 Atlantic Ave; make a left at the first light onto Columbia Street. Go seven (7) blocks and make a left onto Union Street. Travel seven (7) blocks to the corner of Union and Bond. The Green Building will be on your right.
From the Brooklyn Bridge continue onto Adams Street which turns into Boerum Place. Turn left onto Atlantic Ave. Turn right at the second cross street onto Hoyt Street. Continue (11) blocks to Union Street. Make a left and The Green Building will be on your right.
From the Manhattan Bridge continue onto Flatbush Avenue extension. Turn right onto Tilary Street. Take a left at Adams Street. Turn left on Atlantic Avenue, and right on at the second cross street onto Hoyt Street. Continue (11) blocks to Union Street. Make a left and The Green Building will be on your right.
From the Battery Tunnel – Take exit 26 Hamilton Avenue. Turn left onto Smith Street. Turn right onto Union Street. The Green Building will be on your right at the corner of Union and Bond.
From points South – Take 1-278 (the BQE) E to exit 26 Hamilton Avenue. Make a slight right onto Hicks Street. Make a right onto Union Street. The Green Building will be on your right at the corner of Union and Bond.
Drivers should know that once they pass the Green Building, they will not be allowed to turn right until they get to 3rd Avenue. Once on 3rd Avenue, they should make another right onto 3rd Street, and a right onto Bond Street to get back to the corner of Union and Bond. All other roads will lead them to dead ends. That is the only way to circle around. If possible they should look for parking on Union Street within 3-4 blocks of the building.