The owners of the troubled East Williamsburg mega-venue Avant Gardner have filed permits for a full demolition of the Brooklyn Mirage, its seasonal outdoor stage.

According to records filed with the city’s Department of Buildings on Oct. 10 and first reported by the Real Deal , the owners are seeking to tear down 32,000 square feet of temporary structures at Avant Gardner, where the Brooklyn Mirage has remained shuttered since 2024 following a last-minute cancellation of its 2025 season due to permitting issues.

Avant Gardner did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The company previously said the Mirage would not reopen this year but had expressed its intention to bring it back for “2026 and beyond.”

The demolition application comes two months after Avant Gardner filed

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