Please add a new line in the table if you look at a space. Feel free to add to the Comment for a space that you have seen, even if someone else originally made the entry.

Space Requirements

24/7 access for members
At least 600 square feet of actual space, not RSF
Windows that can be opened
3-5 year lease
Budget ~$2.75K-$3.25K
Building should ideally be walk ups.
- Most 3-5 story buildings in Midtown Downtown

Luxuries

High ceilings for storage
Private bathroom/sink
Rooftop access
Direct sunlight

Search Tips

Searching for real estate is difficult. As of Sept 2021, many "office" unit types seem to have been leased by workers who need an office to get away from home after the pandemic. Of the units viewed by members at late 2020, over 70% of the viable units were no longer available a year after.

Searching by square footage: On loopnet.com, listings can be filtered by square footage per year costs. Our monthly income and budget as of Sept 2021 puts our ideal rent at $30 square feet per year for locations that are at least 900 square feet. It may be worth following up on listings whose square footage are far larger than what we need because the building manager may be willing to split a big unit into a smaller one.

Building Access: The reason we specify walk up buildings is because larger building have lobby security that verifies who enters. Buildings with elevators and lobby security will generally prefer/require the tenant only need 24/7 access for a small number of employees. Between our membership, and our public events like open house nights, this is an issue that may require additional deliberation/negotiation. Walk up buildings tend to be like our current building, a single door leading to a staircase. However, walk up buildings have rejected us on the grounds that our foot traffic is a concern. In order to prevent a sudden judgement resulting in a denial, it is suggested that when you describe HackManhattan's business use, you highlight the following.

We have operated for 10 years without issue or complaints from adjacent units
Only a third of our active membership have actually accessed our current location.
Our members are individuals who are
- require to attend multiple public nights to determine culture fit by members
- need to be voted in by multiple members
- briefed with how the community procedures as well as technical operations

While it is possible that a building complete refuse an application because we require too many people have access, there is no reason to suggest that we could not operate in a building of similar size as the one we currently occupy. It is likely a matter of how to convince the landlord that we are not a risk.

Vetting Process

Post link into the #physical-space channel on slack.
- If craigslist, post pictures and text in message to retain history).
Contact broker and ask if the units minimum requirements
- 900sqft
- windows that open
- 24/7 access
- DO NOT provide budget
Organize search party to visit location with broker
- ideally, at least 2 members should be in attendance)
Update #physical-space channel message as thread with details of the viewing.
Email the broker and CC building@hackmanhattan.com with review of square footage, price, and ask what is needed for next steps.
Investigate building address in public records
- Find the building owner in http://maps.nyc.gov/doitt/nycitymap/
- Check if the managing company is a plaintiff or defendant in NY Court Site eCourt https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcivil/FCASSearch?param=P
- Lookup the building for complaint records http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/bispi00.jsp
- Property Tax Lookup https://a836-pts-access.nyc.gov/care/Search/Disclaimer.aspx?FromUrl=../search/commonsearch.aspx?mode=address

Offer Letter Draft

Hello

My name is ____ and I represent HackManhattan, a local non-profit makerspace that helps foster science, technology, engineering and math(STEM) by providing affordable access education resources and equipment. Our specialties include 3d printing, prototyping electronics, software development, and other STEM related industries.

We are currently looking for the following:

600 Actual Square Feet or more
Windows that can be opened
3-5 year lease.

We started on 14th street and 7th avenue in 2011 and continued to grow. When the pandemic hit, we co-founded nycmakesppe.com to coordinate the manufacturing and distribution of PPE like face shields and masks. As we start to recover, we are hoping to find a new space to continue the work we did when we started.

Sincerely,

______

Web Leads

This section is made separate from actually visited spaces. Many building management companies will use multiple brokers which can clutter up the actual units visited versus listings online. Units here should limited to buildings with confirmed management companies and verified addresses (ie loopernet, not craigslist). Because buildings will be listed with shell companies as owners, the only way to determine the management company is likely by visiting the building directly.

Sites for Searching

Leads to Investigate

Address	Units available	Status	Management Company	Asking monthly rent	Size	Comments
557 8th avenue	St3	Viewed by Jay and Clyde 2021-09-22	n/a	$2000	1025	Viewing available on slack https://hackmanhattan.slack.com/archives/C01EREVDXFE/p1632334236029500 https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/557-8th-Ave-New-York-NY/21625348/ Viewing coordinated via Adam Dressler Spoke with Basshar (building super/runs gym next door).
241 W 37th Street	406 1006	Business information provided to broker Viewed by Jay 2021-09-21 Viewing Scheduled 2021-09-20	n/a	~$2600	835	Viewing available on slack https://hackmanhattan.slack.com/archives/C01EREVDXFE/p1632243307028400 https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/241-W-37th-St-New-York-NY/23922159/ Spoke with Michael Donkis 406 has offers in play
325 West 38th Street	0201,0303,0304,0402,0403,0603,0703,0705,1001,1401,1509	Peter please investigate	Falcon Properties	$2000-$3225	~600-1500	https://falconproperties.com/available-rentals/
325 West 38th Street	0201,0303,0304,0402,0403,0603,0703,0705,1001,1401,1509	Please investigate	Falcon Properties	$2000-$3225	~600-1500	https://falconproperties.com/available-rentals/
224 West 35th Street	308,610,1002,1006,1206,203A	Viewed by members	N/A	~$3750-$4500	~1200-1400	Too expensive Contact: Hiro Iwata
330 West 38th Street	902			$3200	1200	https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/330-W-38th-St-New-York-NY/17161109/
262 West 38th Street	206,702			$2182-$2300	903,920	https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/262-W-38th-St-New-York-NY/17542493/
252 West 38th Street	405,505			$2240,$2182	927,903	https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/252-W-38th-St-New-York-NY/17542438/
264 West 40th Street	Mezzanine			$3750	1800	https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/264-W-40th-St-New-York-NY/17124134/
202 West 40th Street	903			$2390	989	https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/202-W-40th-St-New-York-NY/15570171/
121-127 W 27th St	205			$3163	1150	https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/121-127-W-27th-St-New-York-NY/9339578/ Free Rent depending on Term
350 7th Ave	1205			n/a	1000	https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/350-Seventh-Ave-New-York-NY/3939025/

~~241 W 37th S~~	St 406	Contacted Broker	Bluestone Realty	$2698	925	Offers placed https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/241-W-37th-St-New-York-NY/23922159/
~~1011 6th Avenue~~	3F	Awaiting response.	Adams & Company	$2563	1025	Building denied our use case 2021-09-20 https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/1011-Avenue-of-the-Americas-New-York-NY/18828537/ Viewed by Shenkin and Jay Current top pick.

Places We've Seen

Address	Room	Seen by	Date seen	sf rentable	sf actual	$/sf*yr	Comments and links to photos
143 West 29th Street	904, 1101(1100A)	Jay, AGV	2021-09-13	1000,800	open unit, 2 office	~$2500	Viewed also by Shway, Peter, and Clyde but different units in the building.
38 W 32nd st	600, 1301, 1302	Jay, Shway, Clyde	2021-03-03	1080 sqft & 1050 sqft	single room, two room setups	asking rent around ~$3500.	A See in VLC player for 360 footage. 3-5 years leases, 3% increase possible negotiate, will probably be submitted without property taxes, common area and maintenance charge $60 month: security gaurd, 50% of a submeter, Landlord likes, that we aren't a hawgun, manicure, or spa 600 1301 1302 See all the places we saw today here on https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yrrRnHapPYkmFvmLL-ZvVVh243AsusCL?usp=sharing
~~260 W 35th Street~~Landlord decided against use	~~204~~,301,~~302~~,~~304~~,~~501~~,601	Jay	2020-11-27	1000 sqft	single room, two room setups	metered electricity, shared restroom	6 units available. Rental comes to ca ~$2850/mo (asking). 204 301 302 501 601
555 8th Ave (38th St.)	810	Peter	15 jun 2012	810	540,single room	Asking $30.95; metered electricity; $25-50/mo water charge	Single 24 x 22.5' room. Rental comes to ca $2250/mo (asking).
256 W. 38th (bet. 7th & 8th Av)	5th floor	Peter	15 Jun 2012	(sublet)	400, single room	Previous sublessee paid $2500; would take less; guess would certainly come down to $1500	Single, separate room, 20x20'. Main lessee has a short-run printing business; his lease runs 3 more years.
318 W. 39th	11th Fl.	Peter	15 Jun 2012	(sublease)	ca. 650, two connected rooms	Asking $2500/mo	A bit of a warren -- main way in is through the main lessee's offices; it's a fashion business. But maybe there's a separate entrance. I didn't look (but should have). Main lessee's lease expires Feb 2013.
77 W. 47th	1602	Peter	03 May 2012	1090	700	41	Lovely space -- single large room. Top floor in the jewelry district. Convenient transp. High-security building might be problematic for us. Price incudes $5/sf*yr electricity charge.
175 E 2nd St	Basement	Crystal	27 April 2012	1200	1000	24	Well laid out for our needs. Lots of power, large turbine fan ventilation system. Full bath in space, motorized lift to street level, washer/dryer & kitchen sink. Enclosed loft room good for meetings & group workshops. Pictures at [1].
135 W 20th St 3rd Floor Suites	3rd Floor	Dave&Guan	14th May 2012	350/400/800 or combination thereof	TBD	41 (negotiable?)	Great potential for us. 3 possible rooms, elevator access. Near our current location. 24/7 access, noise is no problem. Windows in 2 rooms for ventilation. Renter is familiar with hackerspaces, pleasant and is downsizing existing optics workshop, so facilities are good and some existing equipment which we may be able to share (Workbenches, storage cabinets, CNC mill, lathe etc). Flexible on space/usage depending on our plan, including sharing of space/equipment. Not sure about roof access. Pictures