The Dumbo Loft

I photographed a wedding at this venue and it was beautiful. Its located right by the bridge so it made for some awesome photos. Here is a link to their wedding photos:

My friends held their wedding here this weekend. It’s location near the bridge made for some unique photos and the event itself was really well done. The interior is simple brick walls and wood floors, making it a breeze to add your own unique flair in decorating the space. It’s got an industrial warehouse feel to it. The large windows allow some natural light in but it also means others walking by can see in-​which isn’t the worst, but also not the best. They could stand to update their bathrooms and add in stalls. The men’s and ladies’ rooms are single stall each and the area to stand in line, was cramped. Overall, if you’ve got some table settings you love and and don’t need anything too fancy, this space will do.

My review is about the service while trying to book an event. Unfortunately I will never know what having an event there is like.
I left 2 phone messages over the past few weeks and sent 1 email, but didn’t hear back from anyone regarding having a wedding reception there.
My fiancée and I live nearby so on a walk one night we stopped by and saw an event was taking place. The space didn’t make a great impression at first. There are lights outlining every window, which could be pretty, but they are crooked. Something to note since you wouldn’t be able to notice this if you viewed the space during the day.
As you can tell from the pictures there are windows all the way around the space and we noticed there was an unobtrusive window at the back of the property that could give us a peek inside. We would certainly never gawk at someone’s wedding or press our face against the glass, but this window was very out of the way.
As we were climbing the side stairs we encountered a women who claimed to be a property manager. She rudely told us to leave. Ok, fine, I would want someone keeping my wedding private. But since I had someone from the building I mentioned I was having a hard time getting in touch with anyone there. Then she got even ruder and said there’s no way that happened. Ooook.
I also found it off putting that when she first encountered us on the stairs she just gruffly said, «You can’t in this way» and pushed past us. We could have been guests for all she knew at that point and I certainly wouldn’t want my guests spoken to that way. «Are you attending the Mr. & Mrs. Smith Wedding? Please follow me and I’ll show you the way in,» would be what I hope someone would say to my guests.
I was interested in this space because the photos of the inside look great and I have heard it’s affordable, but I feel fortunate I got a look into the level of customer service that’s tolerated at this space. We’ll be looking elsewhere because I can’t imagine planning an event here after so much trouble just trying to get in touch with someone and then getting such a poor impression when I did meet someone with the building.

I have a little story for you. As most of you know, Tae and I got officially married on Nov 15^th 2013, but where going to have our wedding celebration on June 29^th 2014. Unfortunately, with the sudden and tragic passing of my Father on May 15^th, 2014 the wedding had to be moved to the following year. Being Jews, we have to bury our dead in 24 hours of passing, so in the midst of all the funeral chaos, I had to contact the wedding vendors and beg them to give us credit for the amount we had already paid them for the following year and a new date yet to be set. All the vendors agreed, they where all wonderful except The Dumbo Loft. When I called and told Chris about what had happened, he said unless he can rebook the space, we can’t get our money back. We did not want our money back, we wanted the date to be moved to the following year. To any date in June they might have available… but he said no. Then, Tae Ibraheem and I tried to reason with Chris, this is a business after all, and asked him if he could at least move the deposit or at least part of the deposit over to next year so we did not have to look for another venue and I can grieve my Father’s death in peace… but he still said NO! I even emailed him a copy of the death certificate so Chris would not think that we are trying to pull a fast one… but he STILL SAID NO! Thankfully, we found a clause in the contract that said that a $ 1,000 was due back to us for any rentals we might have paid if we cancel so we where able to get that back, but we are officially out $ 3,000. BUT! That is ok because we have a new place that we love, for the month of June, and karma is a, well, you know…

CHRIS IS THE MAN!
We just had an even at the Dumbo Loft and it was amazing!
Chris was very helpful with all of our questions, and came through to the last detail!
I would definitely recommend using the Dumbo Loft for an event.

Even if you know what’s coming… you’re never prepared for how it feels… this place sucks…
As cheap as this place is to rent is it worth it?!? NO… the area is big but looks hunted and shady… no wonder its less then four thousand to rent the space… they only give you the area and everything else’s you need to get it yourself… The place doesn’t seem safe… took hours to look for parking… Not a good area to do anything nice…
Ps: the roads are extremely bumpy…

The Dumbo Loft is a ground level event space located at the corner of Pearl and Water. I missed the place the first time I was walking there. Once you get inside, the space is appealing. High ceilings, large windows, exposed brick. The venue could be left as is, or decorated to suit your event. It’s definitely a space I would consider using, or recommend to others. Too bad there aren’t more restrooms!

Did a fashion show here & it’s a nice, spacious place. There are also bathrooms, a nice counter where you can sell things & the floor is decent enough for a fashion show. The ultimate in hipness.

I held my wedding here November 2013 and I absolutely loved it! The price was very affordable! The staff were very helpful and everything was clear since the beginning.
They have chairs and tables to rent.(tablecloths not included, I bought some off a friend and bought the rest online) I got my event insurance from an online company for $ 125-​$ 150 for 2 million coverage. We didn’t serve alcohol. But if you are going to sell it you need a license.
I had 140 for dinner and up to 200 for dancing. We had a friend cater our food and she found the kitchen area big enough. We had our own DJ, we like to dance so we wanted a more party feel to our wedding. I had a few friends decorate early morning before the ceremony. The place has a urban rustic feel already and doesn’t need much.
DUMBO area is a great place for pictures as well.
I would definitely recommend this place for any event!

I chose the Dumbo Loft for my wedding and I am so glad that I did! Not only is the location perfect but the venue was extremely affordable! The venue is beautiful on it’s own so we didn’t even need a lot of decorations. Even better was the staff. Chris and the staff were so helpful and super accommodating! Everything was very clear right off the bat with Chris so I knew exactly what I was getting into. There were no surprises or hidden fees. Also any question we had they answered right away! Anytime we needed to come in and check the place out, they arranged it. I highly recommend the Dumbo loft for anyone with an event coming up. They also have a few other locations if the loft is not the right size for you.

You cannot beat the price to rent this location. I held my wedding here in 2010 and while in the end everything came together, I wasn’t the happiest about everything going in. I had a hard time getting in touch with the guy renting the space. We chose this location because it was originally all brick on all of the walls. After we paid the first deposit (half of the total) and then came back to see something, they had added that ugly metal wall. That meant I had to pay extra to have that covered as much as possible because I didn’t want that in photos. I also wish they didn’t have their name and info on their windows, but that’s an after-​thought.
He became much more helpful in the days leading up to the wedding and we were able to get in and out like we were told. We had access to a huge room, the back area for food prep and the bathroom. I don’t know that if I had it to do over again that I would choose this place, but it wasn’t bad. It just wasn’t superb.

My husband and I had our wedding reception at the Dumbo loft last summer and couldn’t have hoped for a better venue. First off, Chris was wonderful to work with and because I was planning everything from Oregon, communication was incredibly important to me. He even sent me a floor plan so I could plan set up ahead of time, and met with me a couple days before the wedding so I could poke around.
The space was a perfect blank slate for our minimal decorations because the architecture makes the space beautiful without need of embellishment. It has everything you need: tables, chairs, garbage, buffet tables, a great sound system you can plug your device into plus mic, great lighting, hooks for hanging things about, bathrooms, and a kitchen area. (I want to point out the tables, chairs and buffet tables are all the Dumbo Loft’s, in case you’re wondering if you want to rent in house or from someone else. It was so wonderful not worrying about a crew needing to pack up all the furniture at the end of the night.)
Our wedding was only 45 people, but the space didn’t feel too big or too small. We could have easily fit more people, but it was perfect the way the tables wrapped around the dance floor with the food and beverage tables along the back wall. There is also a great outdoor space acting as a private patio with planters the smokers can sit on. The bridge and small park underneath gave a perfect backdrop for more wedding photos too.
For the location and price, the place was amazing. Our wedding was on a Monday so the area was relatively quiet, and that was really nice. I couldn’t have imagined a better location.

I had my wedding here in July 2013. We had the ceremony at the park (apply for a permit) then we had the reception at The Dumbo Lofts. Chris the person in charge of bookings was helpful, laid back and very nice. We had the place from 11−1am. I love the RAW space and we had free range of decoration and catering options. Reasonably priced and in a trendy location, my guests could walk around DUMBO and hang outside to smoke. We really enjoyed the Dumbo Lofts!

I came here for an event that was being done for some HS girls. They were getting free prom makeover.
The space itself was huge and was able to accommodate 40 people along with dressing area, makeup area, nail stations, facial area, & eating area.
I will definitely attend another events… maybe have one myself.

I’ve been here a number of times for events that my friend has invited me to. More specifically they are tech start up meet up events for people emersed in the Technology and Marketing/​Multi-​Media Universe of NYC. I know absolutely nothing about these things. However, my friend is an IT recruiter! And I usually make up fun names like «Phoebe» or «Chloe» just to see if people treat me differently than an «Ingrid». The ways I enjoy life.
The actual space is very large for a good group of people. It’s open and would be good for any event that involves a few hundred people. They always have tables set up for cocktails or occasional appetizers. Photobooths, t-​shirt give-​aways, etc. The walls are enclosed in brick and its located right near the Brooklyn bridge and the beautiful promenade and water scenary.

I’ve been coming here now pretty regularly for the past 4 years for several networking/​techie social gatherings.
This is a beautiful, raw and rustic venue space with lots of openness, high ceilings, large pillars strategically placed within the space and large windows which allows for plenty of natural lighting.
Space aside, they also boast a pretty decent sound system and there’s a gorgeous disco ball installed on the ceiling that I’ve never actually seen used here, but I’m sure they could seriously have a rockin’ party here.
I saw some reviews here about how people have had weddings here, I’m sure it’s great and you can take some amazing photos in the neighborhood with a park nearby and the beautiful scenery that is the Manhattan Bridge overpass, the large tunnel and plenty of places nearby that would be fitting for a reception afterwards, but I would never use Dumbo Loft for a wedding, just not my style.
For networking events, celebrations, speakers, purely social parties then I highly recommend using this space as it’s a prime location, (I’ve heard) not too pricey to book and is a pretty remarkable raw space that can become whatever you want to make of it.

Very reasonably priced, this is a beautiful venue in a fun neighborhood. We had our wedding there just yesterday and I was so pleased with the experience I had to review it right away. Chris, the manager, was consistently easy to get a hold of and managed to accommodate every special request we made. If you are looking for an event space in NYC, you should seriously consider this Brooklyn gem.

The Dumbo Loft is high-​ceilinged, with exposed brick walls and wooden pillars running throughout. Tall windows offer a substantial amount of natural light and great views of the bridge. Despite the considerable character of the venue, one of its best qualities is its flexibility; it’s a very raw space that you can turn into whatever you wish.
I’ve had the pleasure of attending several different events here, and I’ve enjoyed each and every one of them. I’ve been to tasting events (where I stuffed my face), conferences (where I stuffed my face), and fashion shows (where I wish I could have stuffed my face); each and every one was enjoyable.
If you’re looking for a raw space in DUMBO, it’s definitely a great option.

Netter Veranstaltungsort mit anspruchsvoll-​rustikalem Ambiete, sehenswert sind die irrsinnig dicken Holzbalken die den Raum stützen. Klimaanlage nervt etwas, draussen ist es durch den Verkehr auf der Manhatten Bridge sehr laut. DUMBO steht als Abkürzung für Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass und bezeichnet die gesamte Gegend.
Nur sehr wenige Toiletten;)

My SIL held her swanky loft wedding this past weekend in DUMBO, bklyn. Her wedding theme was the 60’s vintage era with a friendly eco-​green environment. Even the bathrooms had a energy conserved feature that automatically turn off the lights when it was not in use. The centerpieces were edible wheatgrass with white tulips in a tin bucket placed over green table clothes draped over chiffon. The effect was eye popping. A disco ball was hung above the ceiling that give off a radiating look. My SIL wore a stunning custom designed Pronovias satin v-​neck gown with a asymmetrical ruching on the bodice and waist. And a beautiful white feather headband to compliment her vintage theme. The BMs wore Donna Ricco’s Kelly Green dresses. The bridal bouquet consist of green ranunculus, calla lilies, babies breath, white roses, carnations and mums with feathers tied in white silk and jewel pendant.
Food was catered by Abigail Kirsch featuring a Tropical Latin buffet. Chile coconut shrimp skewers, Spicy Jerk Chicken Lollipops (marinated in Caribbean spices), Yuca Frita (Yuca fries with mojo de maiz), Tequila Lime chicken with papaya mint chutney, Caribbean salad (field greens with plum tomatoes, pineapple, oranges, mangos tossed in a lime cilantro vinaigrette) Table Carved Roasted Leg of Lamb (marinated with herbs, cracked pepper, spices, and sea salt), Mediterranean Chicken (Balsamic chicken jus filled with herbed goat cheese, topped with tomato basil gratin and olive tapenade, herb polenta crisps, and lemon asparagus), Grilled citrus fillet of Atlantic salmon over mango-​tangerine salsa, Lobster and Corn Soufflé (Maine lobster and corn on wilted greens with andouille sausage in roasted tomato broth), Tilapia Sates with a drizzle of pesto sauce and saffron rice, Churrasco (Skirt steak in Latin American style marinated in garlic and fresh herbs with tostones).
A huge dessert station featured a chocolate fondue with skewers for dipping brownie bites, cocoa dusted marshmallows, coconut macaroons, stem strawberries, raspberries, sliced bananas, diced fresh pineapples, sectioned navel oranges, rice krispie treats, pretzels, and almond biscotti. And a candy/​ice cream bar where we all helped ourselves to our sundae creations and a goodie bag! Some treats include: chocolate peanut butter truffles, whimsical dipped brownie cheesecake pops, jelly beans, gummies, taffy, and so forth…
My SIL opted for a modern twist to the wedding cake. Guests were treated to a cupcake tower! Complimentary of Little Cupcake Bakeshop. Beautiful Golden vanilla, German Chocolate, Devils Food, and Strawberry with chocolate & vanilla buttercream decorated nicely on the display. I had the Golden Vanilla and German Chocolate. Rewardly sweet, rich, and satisfying.
The loft is not only an incredibly huge space but it had exposed brick walls that created a rustic appearance. The tall windows faced the open view of the bridge and skyline of the city. A beautiful venue for picture perfect and candid shots! Everyone had a blast dancing to an indie/​jazz band on site featuring oldies tunes and the likes of Girls Aloud (Can’t Speak French), La Roux (Bullet Proof), Metro Station (Shake It)…etc. Very Vintage, timeless, and suitable for a yuppy wedding!