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February 18, 2008
looking for office space
We are two published, full-time authors looking for the first time for office space outside our home. We'd like something in Park Slope or Prospect Heights. A cubicle won't do -- we want privacy, natural light and enough space for desks, bookshelves and phones. Some charm would be great. A little outdoor space may be too much to hope for. We want to settle in by June 1st. Anyone have advice on how to find what we want?
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There are empty store front offices all along 5th, 7th and vanderbilt. Go to a broker and hand over the cash.
Posted by: guest at February 18, 2008 3:09 PM
If you're willing to venture south a bit, I have approx. 1k sf of rentable parlor floor space in PLG, directly on the Park. Want charm? How about oak parquet floors, french doors, mantels, wainscotting and backyard access. This space has previously served as both an MD's office and as an art gallery. If interested, please provide contact info.
Posted by: guest at February 18, 2008 4:15 PM
what's your budget?
Posted by: guest at February 18, 2008 4:47 PM
pay rent on a studio apartment and use it as a home office, like most people do.
Posted by: guest at February 18, 2008 6:06 PM
We're still investigating what space like this should cost, so I'm not sure yet what our budget will be. Anybody know how office space prices compare to apartment prices? Depends on how nice the space is, too, and how convenient to us (we live on President Street and 8th Avenue). My contact information is beckybob58@yahoo.com.
Posted by: pswriter at February 18, 2008 6:14 PM
Jeez, you're awfully picky for "writers." How did those french guys ever manage in those coldwater garrets? I guess it was the "charm" that saw them through.
Posted by: guest at February 19, 2008 7:24 AM
7:24, it was the absinthe that saw them through.
Posted by: guest at February 19, 2008 1:24 PM
Since when aren't writers supposed to be picky? That's your fantasy of a writer.
For the most part, workspace is going for about $2 per square foot per month and up. More if you're are talking about a central location, light, etc.
Posted by: guest at February 20, 2008 7:21 PM
hi, when I lived in Park Slope I rented a great art studio in a very quiet building on 8th Avenue and 18th Street. They have a sign posted on the front of the building with the phone # to inquire. I rented two different studio spaces over the course of 4-5 years and there was never a time I heard anyone else in the building! It was well kept, had clean bathrooms (shared, but cleaned at least once/week) and when I happened to run into someone else on my floor they were always very pleasant and it seemed like a variety of businesses, both art/writing/etc. were renting there. It was very affordable at the time (I left the place 3 years ago, but I paid 450/mo for a large space, with a nice window and a huge storage closet. I never had any issues whatsoever and only left the place because I moved away. I still long for having that little private room of my own! good luck to you both!
Posted by: honeycut at February 20, 2008 8:49 PM
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