The Brooklyn Children’s Museum in Crown Heights has started renting its rooftop for loud events, which has cut the number of days the museum is open to children and sparked complaints from nearby residents.
The rooftop, once a popular space for families, is now being used for parties that generate revenue for the museum but also increase noise levels, causing frustration among neighbors.
Local residents say the shift reduces kid‑friendly access and creates disturbance, while the museum points to the rentals as a source of income.