Frequently Asked Questions

 

We’ve gathered answers to some of the most common questions we receive to help you plan your event with ease. From food and beverage details to vendor guidelines, accessibility, and policies, our goal is to make your experience at Carroll Hall as seamless and enjoyable as possible. If you have a question not covered here, our Events Manager will be happy to assist you.

Vendors & Planning

  • Absolutely! While we have a wonderful list of preferred vendors familiar with our space, you are welcome to bring in your own. New vendors simply sign an agreement with Carroll Hall and provide proof of insurance. We’re happy to share our recommendations if you’d like a starting point.

  • Yes, we require either a professional day-of coordinator or a wedding planner to be onsite for your event. This ensures everything runs seamlessly. While Carroll Hall does not provide planning services, our team is always onsite to oversee venue operations and assist vendors.

  • Yes! Carroll Hall is available for multi-day rentals. Please inquire with our events manager about rehearsal options as part of your rental agreement.

Food & Beverage

  • Carroll Hall carries its own liquor license, which allows us to provide curated bar packages exclusively for your event. 

  • Carroll Hall offers a kitchen prep area equipped with a large commercial refrigerator, 3-basin sink, countertops for prep, an ice machine, and a dishwasher. Everything is available for your use and for your caterer’s convenience.

Event Logistics

  • Your rental hours will be outlined in your contract. If you would like to extend your event hours, please connect with our events manager in advance to explore available options.

  • We recommend tenting the garden to ensure your event is comfortable rain or shine. Tents also provide shade on hot days! Tenting is arranged through one of our exclusive vendors and is not included in the rental price.

  • Your rental contract provides full details, but generally you’ll be responsible for clearing and storing trash, removing decorations, resetting tables and chairs, and leaving the space broom-clean.

  • Since Carroll Hall often hosts private events, we kindly ask that all visits be scheduled in advance with our Events Manager. From time to time, we also host public events—please check our events calendar for upcoming opportunities to visit.

Facilities

  • Yes, all of our indoor and outdoor public are wheelchair accessible and ADA compliant.

  • Carroll Hall has three restrooms: two standard and one ADA-accessible restroom with a changing table. All are conveniently located on the ground floor.

  • Our venue is located in a residential neighborhood. To respect our neighbors, amplified music outdoors must end by 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and by 9pm on other evenings. We recommend hosting your dance party in our Warehouse, where the celebration can continue later. (If Monday is a holiday, Saturday hours apply to Sunday.)

  • Of course! We have specific guidelines to help preserve the beauty of Carroll Hall, and these are clearly outlined in your rental agreement. We’ll review everything with you at booking and answer any questions along the way.

Policies

  • For the comfort of all guests, smoking and vaping are not permitted inside Carroll Hall or in the garden. Smoking is allowed on the street, at least 15 feet from the door.

  • Yes, candles are welcome. If you have any specific requests, please ask our events manager.

  • While we love animals, we aren’t able to accommodate pets onsite. The exception is service animals, which are always welcome.

  • Yes! Children are welcome to attend age-appropriate events at Carroll Hall. For their safety and comfort, we ask that they be supervised by an adult at all times.

  • Yes! Guests are welcome to take photos with their smartphones during private events. For the comfort and privacy of all, professional equipment such as tripods, SLR cameras, video gear, or drones is not permitted unless pre-approved.

    Commercial photography, professional photo or film shoots, and other creative sessions may be booked separately through our Events Manager.

Transportation

  • We have 2 designated spots for you or your vendors. There is limited street parking and public transportation is conveniently located.

  • The address is 2 Vandervoort Place, Brooklyn, NY 11237. The entrance is located on the corner of Vandervoort Place and Thames Street, one block east of Morgan Avenue.

    Carroll Hall is also within walking distance of the Morgan subway stop on the L train, and the Flushing Ave stop on the J and M trains.

    The B60 bus stops at Morgan & Thames which is on the same block as Carroll Hall. There is another bus two blocks away- the B57 at the Flushing and Wilson Ave stop.