https://wiki.hackmanhattan.com/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Krassimir+Iankov&feedformat=atomHack Manhattan Wiki - User contributions [en]2024-03-29T10:51:07ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.40.1https://wiki.hackmanhattan.com/index.php?title=Meeting_2013-01-14&diff=2788Meeting 2013-01-142013-01-14T03:56:52Z<p>Krassimir Iankov: /* Vote */</p>
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<div>= Proposal =<br />
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'''Hack Manhattan will relocate to the third floor of 137 W 14th Street into the southeast room, which is currently called Studio B'''<br />
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The vote will close at 12pm on Sunday, January 13, 2013.<br />
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Due to lack of a quorum voting has been extended until a decision can be reached.<br />
[[User:SuperLuckyCat|SuperLuckyCat]] 03:43, 14 January 2013 (UTC)<br />
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= Vote =<br />
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* [[User:SuperLuckyCat|Crystal]] : yes<br />
* [[User:shenkin|Peter]]: yes<br />
* [[User:Robby O'Connor|Robby]]: yes <br />
* [[User:Guan|Guan]]: yes<br />
* [[User:Ximox|Antonio]]: (waiting until further debate)<br />
* [[User:Jordan Erenrich|Jordan]]: yes<br />
* [[User:Jonathan|Jonathan]]: yes<br />
* Nickolai(verbal): yes<br />
* [[User:rmd6502|Robert Diamond]] yes<br />
* [[User:skreuzer|Steven]] yes<br />
* [[User:Krassimir Iankov|Krass]] yes<br />
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= Details =<br />
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We have been negotiating a move to Studio B in lieu of expansion into the space next door to us.'''There are many arguments in favor of the move''':<br />
*Alchemical Theater will take over the second floor and maintain studio C on the third floor. This change allows them to remain in the building when they would otherwise have to relocate. Keeping them in the building gives us a known, friendly neighbor, a stable tenancy in a fully occupied building, and leaves the option of renting additional studio space on an ad hoc basis open.<br />
*We go from 389 sf to 486 sf, a 25% increase. The move can occur as soon as February 18th.<br />
*Alchemical will handle moving all of our equipment in exchange for this deal.<br />
*The more open configuration of B allows us to purchase a laser cutter (if the group agrees) immediately if funded, with no construction necessary, as would be required for expanding to D.<br />
*In 6 months we have the option of taking over the studio next door, E. This expansion would give us a much larger space (916 sf vs 731 sf) in the long term than D. Kenny, our landlord, has expressed his willingness to do the same deal as for D, with a lower initial rent that escalates to market value as our organization grows.<br />
*We will be closer to the roof for events, horticulture, and use of the hammock :-) There is space in the hallway to the roof to park bikes and lock them to the railing.<br />
*Fire escape access, with a cement foundation good for sitting or a few plants. There is also a ladder to the roof for those who feel adventurous and are well insured.<br />
*Our neighbors would include a painters' group immediately adjacent in E for now (to move to C if we want to expand) and Sung in his workroom down the hall, currently dubbed "studio X."<br />
*Rent is $1850, as compared to the $2100 we would be paying on expansion into D. The savings over 6 months while we wait to expand would allow us to acquire more equipment and build a reserve to grow more organically.<br />
*A quieter floor with greater privacy<br />
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'''Arguments against''':<br />
*Loss of an enclosed machine shop area<br />
*Loss of the storage closet<br />
*Less space for the months of March-June than we would have otherwise had<br />
*Loss of the roof patio<br />
*Extra flight of stairs to navigate<br />
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'''In Summary''':<br />
I feel strongly that this is a good strategic choice for the long term growth of Hack Manhattan and the stability of the building at 137 W 14th. While there have been some issues with Alchemical in the past, we now have a mutually beneficial and friendly relationship. In addition, a building committee has been formed to come to group decisions to direct the ecology of 137. Kenny is supportive of this working dynamic. Our hope is to create a unified body that will make the entire building an enjoyable space supportive of the arts and creative technology. <br />
[[User:SuperLuckyCat|SuperLuckyCat]] 16:16, 11 January 2013 (UTC)<br />
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Possible layout of the new space (link to [https://docs.google.com/a/nyu.edu/file/d/0B9_Bu9HtBEIlbGhwdFJxZExfN3c/edit full floor plan]):<br />
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[[File:StudioB.png|1248px]]<br />
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= Discussion =<br />
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[[Category:Meetings]]</div>Krassimir Iankovhttps://wiki.hackmanhattan.com/index.php?title=User:Krassimir_Iankov&diff=2717User:Krassimir Iankov2012-12-22T18:35:56Z<p>Krassimir Iankov: </p>
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<div>Interested in startups of all kinds. Love DIY projects and space-tech.</div>Krassimir Iankovhttps://wiki.hackmanhattan.com/index.php?title=Individual_Pages&diff=2716Individual Pages2012-12-22T18:34:50Z<p>Krassimir Iankov: </p>
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<div>Please add yours!<br />
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* [[user:citybadger|citybadger (Stephen Lynch)]]<br />
* [[user:skreuzer|Steven Kreuzer]]<br />
* [[user:Jonathan|Jonathan]]<br />
* [[user:Jeff|Jeff McCrum]]<br />
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* [[User:Guan|Guan Yang]]<br />
* [[User:Sam|Rotabush (Sam Brown)]]<br />
* [[User:DrReeves|Dave Reeves]]<br />
* [[User:shenkin|Peter Shenkin]]<br />
* [[User:Jsadusk|Joe Sadusk]]<br />
* [[User:ximox|Antonio]]<br />
* [[User:SuperLuckyCat|Crystal]]<br />
* [[User:Conor Russomanno|Conor Russomanno]]<br />
* [[User:Merylgreenblatt|Meryl Greenblatt]]<br />
* [[User:Krassimir Iankov|Krass]]</div>Krassimir Iankov