Indian Larry Motorcycle shop leaving Greenpoint amid city officials' concerns
Created by the late Indian Larry, a renowned motorcycle machinist and cultural icon, the annual bash draws hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world.
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Flaming engines, smoky spinouts and the roar of custom bikes - this has been the scene at the Indian Larry Motorcycles Block Party for the past 22 years in Greenpoint.
“The energy is pretty chaotic, in a good way,” said Gabrielle LoSchiavo, manager of Indian Larry Motorcycles. “There’s vendors, there’s music. It's really just a fun celebration for Larry’s life, but it is always respectful.”
Created by the late Indian Larry, a renowned motorcycle machinist and cultural icon, the annual bash draws hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world. For many, it’s a celebration of community as much as craftsmanship.
“This year I thought was the best one,” said John, a local resident. “There were a lot of families out there, and it’s something cool too.”
But not everyone is revved up about the yearly celebration. Some residents say the festivities bring more noise than nostalgia.
“They park on the sidewalks. It’s loud, it’s a rambunctious weekend or day,” said Levi Bartlette, who lives nearby. “A little quieter street wouldn’t be the worst thing.”
This week, Council Member Lincoln Restler took to X to call the high-octane parties disruptive for locals, announcing that the shop would be leaving the neighborhood in January 2026.
However, according to LoSchiavo, the departure stems from a different issue - the building’s sale in 2024 and planned redevelopment by the new owner.
“It’s the only reason we’re moving,” LoSchiavo explained. “Honestly, we’d love to stay, but they have other plans for the building.”
For now, Indian Larry Motorcycles says they aren’t revving out of the neighborhood just yet.
“It’s not totally goodbye to the neighborhood,” LoSchiavo said. “Hopefully they respect Larry’s legacy and want to see it kept alive.”
Though their days at the current location are numbered, representatives say they’re not putting the brakes on Brooklyn anytime soon—and hope to keep future block parties rolling somewhere in the borough.
