Happenings at 250 Schermerhorn


Does anyone know what’s going on at 250 Schermerhorn, at the corner of Bond? (It’s the old NYS Department of Labor building.) It’s been pretty much gutted, but I don’t know if anything new is going in or if the unemployment office will be returning there.

Categories: Real Estate
By lambretta76 | 09/09/2010 11:15 AM | Comment

Commercial demo recommendations


We signed a lease a couple of years ago for an office space that was built out with walls, essentially dividing the space into 10 offices. We’re now leaving and are required to return the office empty.

My question is, since the walls are just curtail walls – they’re not “structural” and are not wired – do you need a construction permit to remove them?

If we’re going to need a demo permit, what could someone expect to pay for about a 1,000 square foot office with 15 foot ceilings?

Categories: Demolition
By lambretta76 | 03/23/2009 12:11 PM | Comment

Tipping in rental buildings


I have a question for you all – I live in a rental building that is partly rent-stabiliazed/partly market rate. (I’m of the former group.)

Having never lived in a full-service building before, I was wondering what the amount of tips should be. Following the $50 per doorman/$100 per super rule would run close to $700. I don’t want to insult anyone, but that amount is unaffordable at the moment.

Opinions?

Categories: Etiquette
By lambretta76 | 12/24/2008 9:18 AM | Comment