The plans call for up to 5,000 people to be at the site at one time. Having this many people gather at one location to drink alcohol will put a strain on police services. There have already been documented incidents of bad behavior involving drugs and alcohol at dance parties at this location.
- The building is not soundproofed and most of the party space is outdoors. There are residences across the street on 54th Street and a residential community across Flushing Avenue.
- There is no parking provided in their plans. Public transportation and parking in the area is lacking. Their school bus shuttle system is inadequate and unsafe.
- After using temporary permits to host events in the former glass factory, at 52-19 Flushing Ave., Knockdown Center has applied for a permanent liquor and cabaret license and taken steps to receive a public assembly certification authorizing the admission of up to 5,000 people.
- Traffic already backs up on Flushing Avenue between Metropolitan Avenue and 61st Street, making it difficult for emergency vehicles to pass through. Adding more gridlock will endanger lives.
- Two people involved in this enterprise, Gina and Tony Argento, were cited by the Business Integrity Commission. The report issued by the BIC indicates that they were denied permits because they illegally ran a waste transfer operation in Brooklyn, lied about a past DWI arrest and "lack good character, honesty and integrity".
