venues: access + $ transparency
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key to ratings + note on transit
♿️: wheelchair accessible
: (unavoidable) stairs☑️: not best, but possible! (e.g., a ramp can be set up w/ advance notice; may lack accessible bathroom)
ⓧ: given zone is likely not wheelchair accessible (e.g., bathroom <32" wide)
✅: financial transparency &/or w.a.g.e. certified
❌: def not committed to financial transparency
over time i'm adding stuff from the MTA's own accessible stations info… & no, i don't trust it to be up-to-date!!, which is why i'm listing "transit possibilities" with my tongue firmly in cheek.
BASIC CHECKS:
website:
entry:
age policy:
main space:
bathroom:
stage:
transit possibilities:
financial transparency:
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VENUES
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• 411 kent / shift (☑️) (requested info 3/12)
website: https://www.411kent.org/contactentry: 411 kent ave, williamsburg, bklyn
age policy:
☑️ main space: there is a no-stair entrance, but it requires unlatching from inside: <contact@411kent.org> or call 617-953-8356 to request access
ⓧ bathroom: "The bathroom entrance is 26" wide."
☑️ stage: there's a raised stage (a few inches) with no ramp, but often artists perform on the non-raised floor, there's def accessible performance space.
transit possibilities:
financial transparency:
note: "411 Kent Ave has two entrances, one with 1 step and one with no stairs. ... We will do our best to make this space as accessible to you as we can. For all other accessibility questions or to discuss specific needs, please write to contact@411kent.org."
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• alphaville (♿️)
website: https://www.alphavillebk.com–– couldn't find on site, response w/in 24 hrs through @alphavillebk
entry:
age policy: 21+
♿️ main space: ramp to enter
bathroom:
stage:
transit possibilities:
financial transparency:
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• anyone comics ( / ♿️)
website: info sourced via instagram @anyonecomicsentry:
age policy:
♿️ main floor: "It's wheelchair accessible to our main floor. We have a ramp that goes up one step" + "2 aisles for shopping are ... wide enough for a wheelchair"
ⓧ bathroom: "Bathroom on the main floor is not wide enough for a wheelchair "
event space: "events space/ basement is a narrow set of stairs about 15 steps down with a handle"transit possibilities:
financial transparency:
note: "Our sister store @everyonecomics in Long Island City is fully accessible"
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• bam: peter jay, fisher, strong (♿️)
half access (bam fisher): https://halfaccess.org/venues/brooklyn-academy-of-music-fisher-building/website: https://www.bam.org/visit/accessibility
peter jay sharp building: 30 lafayette ave, brooklyn
bam fisher: 321 ashland pl., brooklyn
bam strong: 651 fulton st., brooklyn
♿️ main spaces: wheelchair accessible
♿️ bathroom: wheelchair accessible
stages: [confirm]
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• blank forms ( / ☑️)
website: http://blankforms.org–– access info at the bottom of each BF-specific event page, e.g. here
entry: 468 grand avenue, clinton hill, bklyn
age policy:
☑️ main space: 468 Grand Avenue, #1D: "Blank Forms is located on the first floor of 468 Grand Ave in Clinton Hill. There is one step down from the entrance to the building. If you require help accessing the space or would like to use our wheelchair ramp, please contact jade@blankforms.org."
gallery space: 468 Grand Avenue, #3D: "Blank Forms’s gallery space is located on the third floor of 468 Grand Ave in Clinton Hill. There is a step down from the street into the building and two flights of stairs—thirty-five in total, plus a hand rail—up to the gallery. If you require help accessing the space, please contact jade@blankforms.org."ⓧ bathroom: "Our bathroom entrance is 25" wide."
stage:
transit possibilities:
financial transparency:
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• bowery presents venues (♿️)
website: http://bowerypresents.com–– couldn't find info on website, but responded via email (info@bowerypresents.com) w/in 24 hrs.
♿️ Brooklyn Steel
♿️ Forest Hills Stadium
♿️ Music Hall of Williamsburg
♿️ Racket
♿️ Terminal 5
♿️ Webster Hall
age policy:
main space:
bathroom:
stage:
transit possibilities:
financial transparency:
email: "Our [Bowery Presents] venues have ADA seating. We ask that you notify staff upon arrival and they will escort you. They will be able to accommodate you and a guest. All you need is your GA tickets. Our venues have elevator access (except Forest Hills) and private sections for wheelchair users and people with disabilities to enjoy the show."
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• brooklyn music school ()
website: https://www.brooklynmusicschool.org/faqsentry:
age policy:
main space: bathroom: stage: transit possibilities:
financial transparency:
note: "Unfortunately, our building is not wheelchair accessible at this time. Due to the age of the building and space allowance, there is no elevator. The building has four floors."
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• center for performance research / cpr (♿️)
website: https://www.cprnyc.org/mission-valuesentry: 361 manhattan ave (ground floor), williamsburg, bklyn
age policy:
♿️ main space: wheelchair accessible
♿️ bathroom: 1 wheelchair-accessible restroom
♿️ stage: wheelchair accessible
transit possibilities:
✅ financial transparency: [will request specifics, but] "We provide heavily subsidized rental rates for independent artists and small nonprofits, and CPR’s public programs are free, donation-based, or low-cost. We value an accessible performing arts landscape where both creating and viewing dance and performance is available to everyone."
notes: "CPR values access. CPR is a fully ADA-compliant and accessible venue that invites all dance and performing artists to make the space their own through our rehearsal and performance rental program."
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• elsewhere + zone one (♿️ – confirm!)
half access: https://halfaccess.org/venues/elsewhere-zone-one/ (out of date)website: https://www.elsewherebrooklyn.com/support
entry: 599 johnson ave, east williamsburg, brooklyn
♿️ main spaces: wheelchair accessible
♿️ bathroom: wheelchair accessible
♿️ stages: wheelchair accessible
♿️ roof: wheelchair accessible
note + accessibility contact: "Elsewhere is fully wheelchair accessible (including the rooftop), but some areas require staff escort for elevator access. Reserved seating or viewing areas can be pre-arranged as well. Please email care@elsewherebrooklyn.com to give us a heads up, or ask security or a manager for assistance when at the venue."
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• freddy's (♿️)
website: https://www.freddysbar.com/events (site doesn't give access info, confirmed w/ our pal chris libutti)♿️ entry:
age policy: 21+
♿️ main space: wheelchair accessible (ramp)
♿️ bathroom: 1 wheelchair-accessible bathroom in back (where shows happen!)
♿️ stage: no raised stage
transit possibilities:
financial transparency:
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• issue project room
website:entry:
age policy:
main space:
bathroom:
stage:
transit possibilities:
✅ financial transparency: w.a.g.e. certified
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• jazz gallery (♿️)
website: https://jazzgallery.org/faqentry:
age policy:
♿️ main space: wheelchair accessible
♿️ bathroom: "1 ADA compliant bathroom in our lounge"
♿️ stage: wheelchair accessible
♿️ lounge: wheelchair accessible
transit possibilities:
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• kingsland
half access: https://halfaccess.org/venues/kingsland/website:
entry:
age policy:
main space:
bathroom:
stage:
transit possibilities:
financial transparency:
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• knitting factory brooklyn (♿️)
half access: https://halfaccess.org/venues/knitting-factory-brooklyn/ (out of date)website: https://bk.knittingfactory.com/ada-assistance/
entry: 361 metropolitan ave, williamsburg, bklyn (access ramp through box office door)
♿️ main space: wheelchair accessible
♿️ bathroom: wheelchair accessible
stage: [confirm]
accessibility contact: Tiana at tlopez@knittingfactory.com
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• (le) poisson rouge (♿️)
website: https://lpr.com/faq/entry: 158 bleecker st., the village, mnhtn
age policy: varies
♿️ main space: wheelchair accessible (via elevator)
bathroom: [confirm]
stage: [confirm]
accessibility contact: info@lprnyc.com
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• mama tried (♿️)
website: https://mamatriedbk.com/–– access info not currently on site, but responded via email w/ access info within 7 minutes! (info@mamatriedbk.com)
entry:
age policy:
♿️ main space: "Entrance through the yard/performance space."
♿️ bathroom: "One accessible bathroom."
♿️ stage: level yard
transit possibilities:
financial transparency:
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• market hotel (☑️?) (requested info 3/12)
half access: https://halfaccess.org/venues/market-hotel/website: https://www.markethotel.org/faq
age policy: all ages
☑️ main space: wheelchair accessible via alt-entrance elevator (need to confirm location); requires advance notice to info@markethotel.org
bathroom: [confirm]
𓊍 stage: low stage with steps
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• mercury lounge
half access: https://halfaccess.org/venues/mercury-lounge/website:
entry:
age policy:
main space:
bathroom:
stage:
transit possibilities:
financial transparency:
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• miller theatre (♿️)
website: https://www.millertheatre.com/visit/accessibilityentry: 2960 broadway (at 116th), morningside heights, mnhtn
age policy: all ages
♿️ main space: wheelchair accessible
♿️ bathroom: wheelchair accessible
♿️ stage: wheelchair accessible
addt'l: "Large-print programs are available upon request."
transit possibilities:
note: "Please contact the Box Office to make arrangements in advance, or see a House Manager upon arrival; access to the wheelchair lift requires a key." + "A wheelchair lift, accessible restrooms, and wheelchair seating locations are available on the Orchestra level of Miller Theatre; wheelchair and companion seats may be purchased through the Box Office online or by phone at 212-854-7799."
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• national sawdust (♿️)
website: https://nationalsawdust.org/directionstickets/entry: 80 n. 6th st. (on wythe avenue), williamsburg, brooklyn
age policy: all ages (unless noted otherwise)
♿️ main space: wheelchair accessible on main floor
♿️ bathroom: wheelchair accessible on main floor
♿️ stage: wheelchair accessible
transit possibilities:
• Bedford Ave L — 0.3 miles
— Elevator on NE corner of Bedford Ave and North 7th St.
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• new york live arts (♿️)
website: https://newyorklivearts.org/visitor-information/ticket-policy/entry: 219 w. 19th st., mnhtn
age policy: all ages, but " Children must be accompanied by an adult or guardian"
♿️ main space: wheelchair accessible
bathroom:
stage:
transit possibilities:
note: "The New York Live Arts Theater is wheelchair accessible. Accessible seating is located in J101-104, J 111-112, A 6, 8 and A 5, 7. Please notify the Box Office when purchasing tickets as well as upon arrival to performance."
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• pioneer works (requested info 3/12)
website:entry:
age policy:
main space:
bathroom:
stage:
transit possibilities:
✅ financial transparency: w.a.g.e. certified
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• the poetry project at st. mark's church (♿️ confirm?)
website: https://www.poetryproject.org/about/visitentry:
age policy:
♿️ sanctuary: wheelchair accessible
? parish hall: "To access Parish Hall, attendees must pass through the main sanctuary and a corridor. ... The smallest of these doors at the end of the corridor is 28.5 inches wide."
♿️ / ⓧ bathroom: there are "wheelchair accessible all-gender bathrooms on the ground floor," but they're "often unavailable" Fridays between 8pm - 9:30pm
stage:
transit possibilities:
financial transparency:
note: "Please call The Poetry Project at 212-674-0910, or email us at info@poetryproject.org, in advance of events to arrange accessibility."
additional: "The Poetry Project will arrange for an ASL interpreter for any event with one week's advance notice."
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• roulette (♿️)
website: https://roulette.org/visit/entry: 509 atlantic ave, downtown brooklyn
age policy: "Minors under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult."
♿️ main space: wheelchair accessible
♿️ bathroom: "We have an ADA compliant and all-gender restroom with a baby changing station."
stage: [confirm]
transit possibilities:
• Atlantic Avenue-Barclay’s Center — 0.2 miles
— Elevator on SE corner of Pacific St and 4th Ave (best for D/N/R)
— Elevator at Hanson Pl and Flatbush Ave (best for B/Q/2/3/4/5/LIRR)
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• saint vitus (requested info 3/12)
half access: https://halfaccess.org/venues/saint-vitus-bar/website:
entry:
age policy:
main space:
bathroom:
stage:
transit possibilities:
financial transparency:
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• sara's (requested info 3/12)
website: https://saras.world/aboutentry: 2 e. broadway, fl. 3, mnhtn
age policy: all ages
main space:
bathroom:
stage:
transit possibilities:
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• scholes st. studio (☑️)
website: http://scholesstreetstudio.com/–– info not currently on website, but responded w/in 24 hrs (scholesstudio@gmail.com)
entry:
age policy:
☑️ main space: several steps to entrance, but they have a portable ramp for wheelchair access; email <scholesstudio@gmail.com>
bathroom:
♿️ stage: no raised stage
transit possibilities:
financial transparency:
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• the stone (♿️)
website: http://thestonenyc.comentry: 55 w. 13th st. (in the new school's glass box theatre), manhattan
age policy: all ages
♿️ main space: wheelchair accessible
♿️ bathroom: [confirm #]
♿️ stage: no raised stage
transit possibilities:
• 14 St-Union Sq L/N/Q/R/W (4/5/6 not accessible) — 0.4 miles
— Elevator on NE corner of 14th St and Union Square East.
— Bus connections: M1, M2, M3 (all northbound), M14A SelectBusService, M14D SelectBusService, SIM1c, SIM3c, SIM4c, SIM7, SIM9, SIM33, SIM33c (all SI-bound).
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the sultan room (requested info 3/13)
website: https://thesultanroom.com/faqs/entry:
age policy: 21+
main space:
bathroom:
stage:
transit possibilities:
financial transparency:
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• sunview luncheonette (☑️)
website: https://www.thesunview.org/–– info not currently on website, but responded via email w/in 24 hrs
entry:
age policy:
♿️ main space + stage: ground level, no raised stage
ⓧ bathroom: not ADA accessible
transit possibilities:
financial transparency:
note: said they can provide ADA access through the front door, but do not advertise as being an accessible space because of lack of ADA accessible bathroom; performance + audience space is at ground level, no raised stage
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• the town hall (♿️)
website: http://thetownhall.org/accessibilityentry: 123 w. 43rd st., mnhtn
age policy:
♿️ main space:
♿️ bathroom: "elevators that access the mezzanine level for seating and accessible bathroom."
♿️ stage:
transit possibilities:
financial transparency:
additional: "Assistive Listening Devices ... are complementary and available for guests who are deaf or hard of hearing for events in the hall.
–– The Town Hall is pleased to provide signed performances for the deaf and hard of hearing upon request. ... Please contact the box office at 212-997-6661 for further information.
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• trans-pecos (requested info 3/12)
half access: https://halfaccess.org/venues/trans-pecos/website: https://www.thetranspecos.com/faq
entry: 9-15 wyckoff ave, ridgewood, queens
age policy: all ages
☑️ main space: wheelchair accessible; requested advance notice to info@thetranspecos.com
♿️ bathroom: single-user bathroom behind stage is wheelchair accessible
stage: no ramp to stage, but artists often perform on the floor [not sure if there's a ramp in storage]
☑️ yard: not accessible through main space, but can arrange to enter around the corner at 16-11 weirfield st.
accessibility contact: info@thetranspecos.com
transit possibilities:
• Myrtle/Wyckoff Av M/L — 0.3 miles
— Elevator in station house on SW corner of Wyckoff Ave and Gates Ave.
— Myrtle-Wyckoff Bus connections: B13, B26 (goes to venue), B52, B54, Q55, Q58.
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• tv eye (requested info 3/12)
website: https://tveyenyc.com/faq/entry: 1647 weirfield st., ridgewood, queens; "wheelchair accessible through patio door"
age policy: 21+
☑️ main space: wheelchair accessible "through patio door"; unclear if this requires prior contact
bathroom: [confirm]
stage: [confirm]
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• union pool (requested info 3/12)
website: https://www.union-pool.com/venue-guidelinesentry:
age policy: 21+
main space:
bathroom:
stage:
transit possibilities:
✅ financial transparency: full breakdown here: "House Costs are $350 // These costs come from ticket sales or can be paid up front. // Performers receive 100% of the door after house costs. Performers retain 100% of profits from merchandise sales."
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