Knockdown Center is a former door-and-glass factory on the Maspeth-Ridgewood line, and its main hall is the kind of high-ceilinged industrial room that makes a sound system feel enormous. Chaos In The CBD build sets out of warm, jazz-leaning deep house rather than peak-time bluntness, which suits a room this big better than most touring acts. If you want a warehouse night that rewards standing still and listening, this is the Queens booking to take.
What to expect
Entry is off Flushing Avenue into a large raw industrial hall with concrete floors and exposed structure. Expect a late start, a crowd that arrives well after the advertised door time, and outdoor space to cool off between sets. Sound is the draw; the decor deliberately is not.
Good to know
- The L to Jefferson Street or the M to Myrtle-Wyckoff are the closest subway options, then a short walk
- Crowds arrive late, so the headline set is not the same as the door time
- The main hall is a concrete warehouse, so dress for a room that is loud and not climate-perfect
- Car service back is easy but surge-prone; the L runs all night if you would rather ride
- This suits dance-music listeners more than casual bar-hoppers
- Ruin Bar next door is the lower-key option if the main hall gets overwhelming
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Common questions
Who are Chaos In The CBD?
They are a New Zealand duo of brothers Ben and Louis Helliker-Hales, known internationally for deep, jazz-influenced house records and DJ sets.
Where exactly is Knockdown Center?
It is at 52-19 Flushing Avenue in Maspeth, Queens, on the edge of Ridgewood, in a converted door and glass factory that now runs as a music and art venue.
How do I get home late from Knockdown Center?
The L train at Jefferson Street and the M at Myrtle-Wyckoff both run overnight, and both are within walking distance of the venue.
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