Bushwick and East Williamsburg residents showed up last night. Community Board 1 held a public hearing last night on Pacha New York's liquor license for what would become an 8,000-person outdoor venue at the former Brooklyn Mirage site – down from an allegedly proposed capacity of 9,600. FIVE Holdings' Kabir Mulchandani – the Dubai-based billionaire behind the Pacha brand since 2021 – made an in-person appearance, delivering a 10-minute presentation to the board.

As the anticipation tightens, thePacha PR team is keeping it surprisingly under the radar. While 140 Stewart Avenue has been cleared for temporary assembly space in DOB filings on March 19, 2026, it is only meant for the ground floor. The space can fit 2,800 people, which is not even close to the planned 7,000-person grand reopening.