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Brooklyn Mirage Demolition Permit Filed Amid Financial Woes

10/15/2025

Summary

Story summary

Avant Gardner filed a permit to demolish the Brooklyn Mirage, a 32,000 square foot venue in East Williamsburg, as part of an 80,000 square foot complex.
The venue has faced financial difficulties, including a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in 2023 with $155 million in debt.
Issues arose after two patron deaths led to canceled shows and failed inspections, prompting the Department of Buildings to revoke its occupancy certificate.
A hearing to approve the sale of the venue's assets is set for October 22, 2023.

History

Historical Context

The "Save Our Stages" Act, passed by the New York City Council in 2020, allocated $15 billion to support struggling entertainment venues during the pandemic. However, Brooklyn's Avant Gardner filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2023, burdened with $155 million in debt, exacerbated by canceled shows following two patron deaths. This highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the live event industry.

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Story summary

Avant Gardner filed a permit to demolish the Brooklyn Mirage, a 32,000 square foot venue in East Williamsburg, as part of an 80,000 square foot complex.
The venue has faced financial difficulties, including a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in 2023 with $155 million in debt.
Issues arose after two patron deaths led to canceled shows and failed inspections, prompting the Department of Buildings to revoke its occupancy certificate.
A hearing to approve the sale of the venue's assets is set for October 22, 2023.

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