Knockdown Center: The Spaces, The Ruins and What to Expect
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Knockdown Center is a former glass factory from 1903 at 52-19 Flushing Ave in Maspeth, Queens, now a venue with four spaces for house, techno, pop, art and performance, plus an outdoor area, The Ruins, used in summer. BASEMENT, the techno club, is underneath it, with its own entrance.
Knockdown Center venue page: upcoming nights →| Quick answer | Knockdown Center (Nov 2026) |
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| Where | 52-19 Flushing Ave, Maspeth, Queens |
| Building | A glass factory from 1903 |
| Spaces | Four indoor spaces, plus The Ruins outdoors in summer |
| Programming | By event: club nights, concerts, art and day parties |
| Below | BASEMENT, a separate techno club with its own entrance |
The building
Knockdown Center took over an industrial glass factory built in 1903. It isn't a club with fixed weekly nights; it's a venue that programs events, from techno and house parties to pop concerts, art shows and performance.
What's on
Everything runs by date. In November 2026 the calendar mixes concerts, like Boy Harsher on Nov 5 and Headache on Nov 12, with club nights such as B3K Invites NY on Nov 6 and MPH in the Main Space on Nov 28. Some events are long day-into-night parties, so check the start and end times on the listing, not just the date.
The Ruins
The Ruins is Knockdown Center's outdoor space, used in summer, and the place for Sunday day parties. In 2026 it hosted Tiki Disco on July 19 and SG Lewis on Aug 21. It's closed for the winter; outdoor dates for 2027 aren't out yet.
BASEMENT is separate
BASEMENT shares the address but not the door. It's the techno club in the brick tunnels below, with its own entrance, its own nights (Friday and Saturday into the morning) and strict no-phone rules. If your ticket says BASEMENT, don't line up at Knockdown's main entrance.
Practical notes
Bring photo ID; the venue accepts passports. Maspeth is an industrial corner of Queens, so plan the trip home before the night starts. Nowadays in nearby Ridgewood is the other big name on this side of Queens.
Frequently asked questions
Is Knockdown Center in Brooklyn or Queens?
Queens. It's at 52-19 Flushing Ave in Maspeth.
What is The Ruins?
Knockdown Center's outdoor space, used in summer for day parties and concerts. In 2026 it hosted Tiki Disco and SG Lewis.
Is BASEMENT inside Knockdown Center?
It's underneath it, at the same address, but it's a separate club with its own entrance and its own nights.
What ID do I need for Knockdown Center?
A valid photo ID; guides note that passports are accepted. For the entry rules of a specific night, message us on WhatsApp.
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