I've been coworking here for the past few months and have had a wonderful experience! I'm on their most lightweight plan (floating desk, $500/mo), which has worked well for our team of 2. The WiFi has been reliable and they have a lot of conference rooms to hold meetings. I look forward to their continental breakfast every morning (croissants, bagels, overnight oats, hard boiled eggs), and their afternoon snacks (pumpkin pie, brownies, etc). The interior is spacious and decorated with a lush array of plants, which helps get the creative juices flowing. Unlimited coffee and tea is also a great perk. Lots of food options nearby too. They have co-ed bathrooms which was a little strange at first but you quickly get used to it. read more

The Brass Factory - Space - Shared Office Spaces Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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If you need a reliable place to work in Brooklyn, look elsewhere. While the physical space at Brass Factory is great and the general staff is friendly, the management is incredibly erratic. My membership was terminated abruptly and unprofessionally by the manager, Alice. My daily workflow involves dictating to an AI, so I utilized the plentiful, empty phone booths to keep my business matters quiet and respect the shared space. Despite a massive surplus of these booths at all times, Alice repeatedly confronted me about using them without ever pointing to a clear rule. The final straw was an interaction in the communal kitchen where she raised her voice over the phone booth issue, snatched a snack out of my hand, asked bizarrely irrelevant personal questions, and abruptly kicked me out. She instructed an employee to escort me out (he was very professional despite the awkwardness). You want a coworking space where you can focus, not one where you have to navigate an unpredictable manager. Skip this one. read more

Let me say, its a beautiful space, however, huge huge AVOID. Whoever their front desk person is, well, she is probably the worst person ive experienced in a long time. It seems like everyone at Brass Factory feels the same. I have never met a more unprofessional, rude, and strange person in my life. Im not going to be moving forward with my membership. I would never bring a client or investor here, because this person is so unbelievably unprofessional. She is terrible, truly truly terrible, and is rude to pretty much everyone, she has yelled at other members and more than one person who has done a tour has withdrawn their membership because of her terrible behavior. read more

I've been at The Brass Factory for a while now and it's honestly the best coworking space I've been in. The vibe is relaxed but super productive, the community is great, and the space itself is beautiful--lots of light and plants everywhere. The amenities are a huge plus: fast Wi-Fi, comfy meeting rooms, phone booths, and plenty of spots to hunker down. Also, the snacks and breakfast spread are clutch--coffee, pastries, and little treats that make the day better. Can't recommend it enough. read more

I worked on and off at the Brass Factory for years and had a very bad experience, mostly toward the end of my time there. Brass Factory's internet quality is very bad. I was frequently unable to make meetings and had lots of dropped calls. This is a common complaint of many people in the space. I recommend you take a tour and ask anyone in the right-half of the space - everyone will corroborate this. What spoiled my experience the most was that the management was aggressive and frequently made me uncomfortable. Ask about the time the owner was arrested and taken out in handcuffs . One member in particular has aggressive, confusing behavior and would make verbal slights to me regularly. Many times they made my guests feel unwelcome, relentlessly insisting they sign up for a monthly desk, hovering and not going away (one friend politely declined, they asked how much his apartment rent is and ultimately made him feel stupid because it wasn't very high, I think? I have many stories like this). At some point that same member of management must have developed a personal vendetta toward me. I'm not sure why and, believe me, I've thought about this very much, but I've seen them do this to others. It culminated in my last day in the space where, in front of many other members, screamed "YOU CAN GET THE F*** OUT!!" and then awkwardly stood over my desk, intimidating me, as I collected my things. It was terrible. Of course I did nothing to deserve this (was never disrespectful or troublesome), but this is consistent with the experiences of most people at the Brass Factory (again, during your tour please pull anyone aside and ask for an honest opinion about the management. You'll see what I mean!). Lastly, I don't trust the management with security deposits. On one occasion I was canceling my desk for three months while traveling and they refused to give it to me until I asked three or four times. My most recent security deposit was only given to me after multiple emails asking for it and 60 days (was only supposed to take 30). I recommend working anywhere else. read more

The Brass Factory is *such* a special place. I found it only a short time after my move to NYC, and it's truly become my second home. The people are friendly, engaging, and interesting - I've made many close friends by striking up conversations while grabbing coffee. Outside of it being an outstanding community, the space is stunning. It's got a plant-shrowded, incredibly lit, daylight-streaming-in, lovely decor vibe while somehow managing zero pretension. Walking in is just one giant exhale. It's gorgeous. Lastly, management works hard to make sure everything runs smoothly. Everyone is known on a first-name basis; if I need anything, I know exactly who to ask. It's a cozy, unique, personable space. I'd definitely, *definitely* recommend the Brass Factory if you're looking for an alternative to being nameless in a big-brand coworking space read more

I just moved to New York and The Brass Factory has been an incredibly welcoming home away from home! The environment is sun drenched with tons of natural light and plants everywhere. The location is amazing and I am so grateful this is the working environment I get to come to 5 days/week. Alice is delightful - she's curated a kind, collaborative community of people and is always making introductions among members. I've worked out of WeWorks across the US & internationally and it wasn't until coming to Brass Factory that I truly felt like I had experienced the community-based benefits of a co-working environment. Also love that they provide coffee, fruit, and treats to members. Love it here :) read more

**TL;DR:** Overall, it's a pleasant place to work. But, I'm giving it 2 stars due to consistently laggy internet for video calls and poor customer service, especially if you're not in the manager's good books. I spent a full year at Brass. The place is spacious, bathed in natural light, and the presence of plants everywhere makes it feel welcoming. The morning snacks are a bonus. I've met a lot of amazing people here, some of whom have become my friends. Despite these positives, the space lacks one crucial component: reliable internet! Since February of this year, the internet has been consistently poor. The manager has consulted with a few different internet experts during this period, so I recognize her efforts. Yet, the situation never improved. On the few occasions I raised my concerns, I almost felt like I was at fault for complaining (??). The manager would suggest the issue was with my laptop, or my desk location, or advise me to use the conference rooms with hard-wired connections (which, by the way, aren't always reliable). It became a running joke among a few of us that every time someone posted on our Slack channel about the poor wifi, the post would mysteriously vanish (aka deleted). We would call it "wifi censorship." Over time, the atmosphere turned sour. When I tried to leave due to the unsatisfactory internet, the manager insinuated legal action if I didn't adhere to the 30-day termination notice (even tho good internet should be basics for any coworking space). Wanting to avoid further hassle, I complied. The manager then promised to install a hard-wire connection at my desk, but when I didn't retract my termination, the manager denied ever making that offer. Overall, my take through my experience (and a bunch of others) is if you somehow aren't liked by the manager, you will end up experiencing a weird vibe. And there are other google/yelp reviews that seem to show this as well. That said, if your work is more asynchronous, or you only have occasional video calls, you might not face these issues. If that sounds like you, then Brass might be a suitable workspace. read more

I was a member for 1.5+ years. At one point, it was a good work place to go to then people started leaving for a variety of reasons. Good location, near the water.. In the last 6 months, I know of several people who have left because the internet, problems with the front desk person, and other problems with the workspace. People were dropping calls left and right. They tried to fix the problem but it kept happening which made it nearly impossible to get work done, given the number of dropped calls. Several people I know left for this reason, and I know this was a constant point of discussion in the office. I've seen the front desk person have several shouting matches with members. The last thing anyone needs is to feel like they're in an unsafe working environment. I would NOT recommend Brass Factory to anyone. There are cheaper places with higher quality internet connections. The building is old, and I think internet will continue being problem for them. This is a no-go for me. read more

Love This Space ! The most productive working space to incubate! Very spacious and lots of amenities:)

Great community and nice amenities! Near the L train with good food near by. The staff are nice and helpful

If you are a startup founder avoid the brass factory. The internet issues which have continued for multiple years and the threatening behavior of one member of staff to many members mean that you cannot provide your team a safe and productive working environment. This member of staff, she is likely the one who will give the tour, and will seem really nice but do not trust it. It's so sad, the space is amazing and it tours really well but please please avoid. And if you do decide to join, document and screenshot all the reported issues on the internet etc and store them in your own document. It's the only way you will get your security deposit back. read more

The best. Alice is amazing. The most gorgeous space in Williamsburg. Couldn't imagine working anywhere else - always choose this place over WeWork. read more

A hidden gem of a coworking space - Beautiful space that is filled with plants, a great friendly group of individuals working there, nice conference rooms, and amenities like snacks and printing are included. I almost don't want to mention how nice of a spot this is such that it doesn't get too crowded. It really is one of the nicest spaces I've been to though. read more

Great space! We looked at several co-working places, and were shocked at the tiny veal fattening pens with no windows they wanted to put us in. Here, for the same price, we get a larger space with tons of light (it's inside an old brass factory, hence the name), huge open floorplan and industrial/creative vibe. It reminds me of some of the co-working spaces in San Francisco, without the annoying "tech bros." Free snacks (Rice Krispie treats!), clean bathrooms, friendly and interesting "co-workers," and excellent location. What more can you ask for? They also host social events from time to time, like music concerts (after hours so not to disturb people trying to work) and happy hours. read more

Absolutely beautiful co-working space that really feels like a community. Coming here was a lifesaver during COVID - instead of being stuck in a tiny shoebox I got a dedicated desk in a well-lit, plant-filled area. Beat out WeWork, The Yard, and Bond Collective - each of those were more expensive, had significantly less (or no) light/windows, and had an irritating conference room credit system. Brass Factory is unlimited. Also - a bonus - you can get packages delivered, has bike storage, and the manager is there everyday and is super friendly, helpful, and knows everyone by their first name! read more

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Awesome atmosphere and community! After checking out other co-working spaces in the neighborhood I visited The Brass Factory and was instantly taken with the vibe. The space is huge, filled with lush greenery and has great hospitality and amenities. I signed up for a dedicated desk which I found to be the best price compared to other spaces. I find my work day to be highly productive with out a stressy feeling. They also have enough space to get up and stroll around or sit in the lounge area for a break. Love the member mix. I often find mingling with co-workers there's always someone you can run something by...great network and friendly peeps. Great place, super convenient and awesome staff. read more

Really great office space. I like the open layout and amount of space. Very convenient location in Williamsburg too. My ideal type of coworking because you feel connected to everyone but you can still really focus in on your work. read more

Great community, well-operated, great amenities. Beautiful interior space with lots of light and plants, appropriate noise levels and ample coffee. Can't beat the location in central Williamsburg and the great convos with others in the space. read more

The Brass Factory is an awesome space. I looked around the entire city for an ideal co-working space and just assumed one didn't exist. Fortunately, during my last search, I found The Brass Factory. They were able to show me around within 30 minutes of my phone call and have been as prompt as the first day I came here. It's not a coincidence that when I started working here I ran into a few friends that also worked here as well. Highly recommend! read more

Working in the Brass Factory is an absolute pleasure. The space is enormous which makes the common/shared areas amazing. The staff is super friendly and very attentive to detail, making the overall experience fantastic. It's also dog friendly which is great! 10/10 would recommend to anyone, and already have to several friends in the area. read more

After having visited many of the coworking spaces in Brooklyn, I can honestly say that this is one of my favorites. It has all of the basics (fast WiFi, coffee, snacks, filtered water), but is also more spacious than most, with several different options for working (lounge areas, open desks, and even biking desks as well as conference rooms), and lots of plants and natural light. read more

Great work space! Lots of open space as well as great amenities, definitely a place to check out to work in

What a cozy coworking space! Visited the space for a tour and was greeted by friendly staff who genuinely care about the space and the people. Needs better signage as it was a little tough to find but overall well designed and love all the plants. There are 100+ thriving plants in the space and beautiful natural light pouring in from the windows. I'd be energized working here. read more

One of the best co-working spaces I have encountered. Was out here for a business trip and needed a place to work for the day and Brass Factory did not disappoint. Fast internet, plenty of desks & free coffee. Will definitely be coming back. read more

I've been a tenant at the BF for 3 months now, and I have been incredibly happy with my experience here. The staff, the space, and the tenants make the working experience very pleasurable. There is no place like the Brass Factory, it is an inimitable setup. read more

Great coworking space. Good internet. Lots of space. I was a little confused by the bathrooms though. Same bathroom for men & women. I couldn't find separate bathrooms but maybe I did not look hard enough. Does anyone know if they have separate bathrooms? read more

Far and beyond the most welcoming co-working space I've ever experienced. The space is expansive, has tons of sunlight, and is not overcrowded. The amenities are all encompassing. And most importantly, the staff goes above and beyond to ensure your experience is remarkable. Skip the overpriced and overcrowded WeWork down the block, join the quiet, peaceful, plant-filled space of The Brass Factory. read more

This space is wonderfully open-concept and unlike any other spaces you'll see around the area. That being said, it is lacking in the way of sound proofing. read more