The Sweatshop

NOT the coffee shop.
This spot is comparable to The Studio on 30^th St in Midtown. Appropriately grimy for garage & punk; prices are super reasonable. There’s definitely bleed from one room to the next, so just play loud af.
If something doesn’t work, talk to staff & they’ll fix/​replace; that said, there are a couple times when a bass amp hasn’t worked, I tell em about it & 2 months later it’s still broken. So whoever’s working to keep equip maintained could work a little faster.
Some reviewer talked about feeling uncomfortable because she’s a woman? I’ve definitely never gotten that vibe, even when I ask for tp for the girls room.
Maybe the Sweatshop coffee shop could combine forces with this place. I’d take a nice espresso with my afternoon thrashjam.

was truely dope

I don’t know how this place has 4 stars. Everything smells like smoke. The equipment is dodgy. It is not heated, at all from what I can tell, in the winter. It’s gross, cold, uncomfortable, and with equipment you cannot play on.
I was going to give it one star, but the people who manage the space are very kind, friendly and accommodating. I just wish the space was better so I could give them more than that :(

Been coming here for over a year now.
Easy to get around.
Very affordable rooms as low as $ 15 per hour and good equipment.
Staff is cool peoples too.
So far, so good
A++++

Great, chill, reasonably priced rehearsal space– some of the equipment can be dodgy, but it’s nothing that isn’t workable for a rehearsal.

First time rehearsing in BK but no complaints. Staff was friendly and helpful, room was fine, once you’re in your reserved room you can’t hear too much the other bands practicing. And, anyway– unless you’re in an orchestra, the atmosphere of a rehearsal hall is a nice and familiar feeling so this isn’t a huge deal. I was happy to play here.

Love this place. Super affordable practice space with great service. The rooms are neat and set up so that you can get up and running in a few minutes. Even the $ 15 room is super spacious for a full, ready to rock band.
Availability fills up pretty quickly, but they are open late and accommodate almost anything as long as you call in advance. They don’t even require a deposit, just a 24-​hour cancellation if you aren’t going to show up. The noise control is also great. You can barely hear anyone else practicing and really feel uninhibited when rehearsing. Probably the best rehearsal studio I’ve ever been to. Definitely going to be a regular here from now on.

I think one of the best rehearsal studios I’ve ever been to. Spacious rooms with great acoustics and quality equipment. What else do you need to rock out like a boss!

So hipster.
Cappuccino was good. Milk wasn’t overdone which is most important, but it could have used a little more foam.
Nice art
I like that it has a small outdoor patio but it kinda smells like pee out there…

They’ve added more rooms and improved some of the equipment but the prices have gone up on everything so they’re no longer the cheapest option — although clearly still competitive. The band scene is also competitive, however, to the point you need to book the cheat rooms weeks in advance. Sometimes you get lucky on a day-​of booking, but make sure to plan ahead.

Great, affordable practice space. Close to the train. My only comment is you can hear all the other bands playing. I know that sounds like a stupid complaint at a practice space, but I’ve been to other spaces where the sound is much better muffled.
But if you’re playing something like thrash metal (and it sounds like everyone is) you should feel right at home.

Great studios. Well maintained, chill atmosphere, reasonable prices. I use the drums there which I am always pleased to find in good condition, with 3 toms. I come all the way from Queens just to practice if that proves anything. Thanks guys!

I love this place. I mean, they need to learn how to answer their fucking phone or at least come up with a better way to schedule, but this is the only place we will go to practice.

Staff here is always helpful and friendly. If there are any issues, with the room, equipment, the AC, etc. staff tries to address them immediately. I had to rent a guitar once or twice and that was nice to have, too.
The spaces are adequate; the showcase room is great for simulating a stage environment and or inviting friends to listen to your latest songs. Smaller rooms have usual limits, re: direction of amp output, but you can’t beat the prices here. Amp selection is decent and PA works fine. I love the overall atmoshere, which is gritty but clean.

Having worked in rehearsal studios for some years I was happy to find that the venue and facilities are what you expect, everything you need in a space that you don’t have to feel precious about.
However I don’t know that I’ll book here again, being that on both of my visits I’ve experienced pretty shitty customer service. Intentionally or not, the fella at the helm made me feel like an idiot for being there.
A lot of rehearsal spaces can feel a little too cool for school, and as a new immigrant to the city I expected to feel like an outsider. I didn’t expect to feel disrespected.
It’s a mad shame because the music community should feel cohesive. Not exclusive.

Reasonable rates good locale.

you can hack away on the drums for $ 12 an hour. just bring sticks. awesome.
strangely received a ⁴⁄₁₀ dunkel post review last year.

This place rocks.
Affordable rooms affordable gear rentals. Not too far from the train.
and the gear in the hourly rooms actually works and everything sounds good.
I read the reviews on here but the two times I’ve been here the bathroom was clean and the hallway did not smell of cigarettes. All it takes is one disgusting person to fuck something up, but it then takes a moron to mar a businesses reputation because of a lame customer.
they also have a great website that shows off the different styles of room (showcase room, old school room, punk rock room etc) you can rent.

lots of rooms, good equipment… Pork Pie snare drums :)
decent PA’s in the room. Helpful staff.
Great location!
Only issue is they are really tough on time, because they book up. So, if your jam is up at 11pm, your ass has to be out the door at 10:59 (your money is on the dresser honey). yup…

I really like this place. Came here last night to practice in one of the $ 15 rooms. I was expecting the equipment to be cheap and the room to be really dirty and small but it was perfect for a three piece! The equipment is good and the place is actually clean! The staff is friendly, and we didnt have to call several days in advance to get a room like many other places in Brooklyn and the city.
The area seems kind of sketchy. It’s a trendy factory kind of vibe in williamsburg. We’ll be returning for sure.