KCDC (skateshop) explained

KCDC, also known as KCDC Skateshop, is a skateshop formerly located in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City.

History

Opening in 2001, KCDC was first located at North 10th Street.^[1] The first location of KCDC catered to the NYC skate community by providing access to ramps in addition to the retail skateshop.^{[2] [3] [4]} Founded by Amy Ellington, KCDC makes an effort to support Women and LGBTQ+ skateboarders. Throughout its history, KCDC's location remained in Williamsburg despite rising rents, until 2024 when Ellington closed the physical location of the skate shop due to rising rents.^{[5] [6]}

In 2022, KCDC released a hightop Nike SB Dunk in a pink and black colorway.^{[7] [8]}

KCDC is recognized for hosting community skate events, including art shows, music events, meet-and-greets, and a Valentine's Day skate night.^[9] Additionally, KCDC produces their own skate videos featuring local skateboarders.

Videos

• The Rent is Too Damn High, 2024^[10]

Locations

• 90 N. 11th Street, Brooklyn, NYC (2006)^[11]
• 80 N. 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NYC (-2024)^[12]

Notes and References

1. Book: Scott . David Meerman . Fanocracy: Turning Fans into Customers and Customers into Fans . Scott . Reiko . 2020-01-07 . Penguin . 978-0-593-08400-7 . en.
2. Web site: Pappalardo . Anthony . 29 April 2022 . Finally, a Skate Shoe for Everyone . Highsnobiety . en.
3. News: Vadukul . Alex . 2011-09-22 . A Skate Shop Where Skateboarders Can Defy Gravity . The New York Times.
4. Web site: 2017-06-12 . Best Skateboard Shops In New York . 2024-09-03 . CBS New York . en-US.
5. Book: Campo, Daniel . The Accidental Playground: Brooklyn Waterfront Narratives of the Undesigned and Unplanned . 2013-09-10 . Fordham Univ Press . 978-0-8232-5189-6 . en.
6. Web site: Farewell, KCDC, You Will Be Dearly Missed . 2024-11-02 . Monster Children . en-US.
7. Web site: Le . Michael . 2021-07-04 . Brooklyn's KCDC Skateshop Celebrates 20th Anniversary With The Nike SB Dunk High . 2024-09-03 . Sneaker News . en-US.
8. Web site: Wong . Veronica . 2021-07-06 . Take a First Look at KCDC Skateshop's Nike SB Dunk High "KCDC Brooklyn" . 2024-09-03 . Hypebeast.
9. Web site: Taji . Ameen . Nic . Nootens . 2018-02-18 . INSIDE OUR VALENTINE'S DAY SKATE NIGHT WITH KCDC & FRIENDS . 2024-09-03 . Jenkem Magazine . en.
10. Web site: Staff . Jenkem . 2024-10-13 . "THE RENT IS TOO DAMN HIGH" A VIDEO FROM KCDC SKATESHOP . 2024-11-02 . Jenkem Magazine . en.
11. Book: Hughes, Carl . Let's Go New York City 16th Edition . 2006-11-28 . Macmillan . 978-0-312-36087-0 . en.
12. Web site: Hershkovits . Esther . 2022-09-29 . 7 best skate shops in New York . 2024-09-03 . Red Bull . en.