My darlings, does anyone know of an available desk at a shared workspace in downtown Manhattan? I've been going a little nutty working from home (and miss having co-workers), so I'm searching for an office to share with other freelancers. Instead of a place where a bunch of different people come and go (like Paragraph or In Good Company), I'm hoping to find a shared office in Manhattan where the same small group of creative people work everyday and have their own dedicated desks (like Swissmiss's great office in Brooklyn).If you know of a shared workspace in Manhattan that might have an available desk, I would be THRILLED to hear (and very grateful to be considered)! Thank you SO much!!! hellojoannagoddard at gmail xoxo
This place is new, so I don't know much about it but my husband looked into it when we thought he would need a space. New Work City http://nwc.co/
ReplyDeleteAlso, the wiki can be a great resource. http://wiki.coworking.info/w/page/16583629/CoworkingNewYorkCity
~Nancy
PS Don't you wish NYC had something like CAMPOmaha, the coworking spaced started by Megan Hunt, aka, Princess Lasertron? http://www.campcoworking.com/
Have you checked out The Listings Project? It's an email that goes out every Wednesday with workspaces and apartments for rent/sublet. They often have situations like what you've described.
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
my graphic designer friend worked at green spaces for a while and said there was a nice group of creative people there. http://www.greenspaceshome.com/
ReplyDeleteGood luck!!! I hope you find a great space. Love your blog.
ReplyDeleteI just heard about a coworking office in Greenpoint, BK (sorry no Manhattan!) http://greenpointcoworking.com/
ReplyDeleteThey are just launching and having a opening party this Sat Jan 8
Hi Joanna! You should check out 3rd ward in Brooklyn (http://www.3rdward.com/)! Looks lovely to me - wish I worked there!
ReplyDeleteI hope you find a place. Sorry that I am no help. I often think it would be nice to work from home, but then I too would probably go a little nutty and need to be around people, out of the house. GOOD LUCK!
ReplyDeletehow exciting! I think it would be great to be around other creative people. Even just to share a cup of tea with would be nice. good luck! x
ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea! You could always start one ;)
ReplyDeleteyeah, jaime, if i don't find a place in manhattan, i think i will just start my own, fingers crossed! :)
ReplyDeleteIf you do end up starting your own space, I just found this article the other day on GOOD:
ReplyDeletewww.good.is/post/how-to-start-a-coworking-space/
Best of luck!
I know how you feel Joanna! I work from home as well and I'm sure my room mates are tired of hearing me talk about work. It's just not the same without coworkers. I hope you find what you're looking for! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea. I too miss having co-workers and water cooler talk.
ReplyDeleteHi Joanna!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog. I came across this website a few months ago. Check it out.
http://loosecubes.com/map
3rd ward does really great studio/office rentals. http://www.3rdward.com/membership/
ReplyDeleteEasy ride on the L too! :)
the building i work in is full of small creative studios and almost always has a flyer in the hallway about an available desk. i'll keep an eye out for you, but if you want to look into it, it's 611 broadway (the cable building.)
ReplyDeleteIsn't it funny how we always want what we don't have. Even though I love my co-workers, I dream of working from home:-D
ReplyDeleteHope you find a place, but I also think that starting your own place would be very educational and fun for us to read about:-)
xo
Carina
Hi there!
ReplyDeleteMy friend Caitlin works for a company that rents office space to people! It's called Sunshine Suites and feel free to email her at Caitlin@sunshineny.com.
Happy New Year!
Cheryl
Checkout www.loosecubes.com - this is exactly what the service offers. They hook freelancers up with available office space, desks etc.
ReplyDeleteunfortunately no...but I love Jim Halpert. Had to share:)
ReplyDeleteswissmiss.com is often posting open desk space.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.swiss-miss.com/2010/01/rent-a-desk-next-door.html
http://www.swiss-miss.com/2009/01/looking-to-rent-desk-space.html
I love that you chose this photo. I'm obsessed with them as an on-screen couple!
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Dreaming of Palm Trees
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ReplyDeletehave you seen this? I'm not sure it's exactly what you're looking for but the office space sounds great - they have a wall street location.
there is an open space at http://www.sohohaven.com/
ReplyDeleteCan't help you, but I adore this picture of Jim & Pam! :)
ReplyDeletethanks, laura! these are great tips xo
ReplyDeletethe thouht of working from home sounds good...but yeah, I would probably go a little nutty too if I did it. Hope you find something good!
ReplyDeleteI don't know of a place in Manhattan, but I just had to chime in and say that my husband and I work at a space just like this in Portland called TENpod, and we LOVE it! It is so great to be around all the great creative energy. We have graphic designers, architects, nonprofits, consultants, and artists and it is fantastic. Good Luck Joanna!
ReplyDeleteSomeone on my local parenting group posted they're offering a desk at $400-$700 a month in the Crate and Barrel building in Soho. You'd be sharing a space with Film/TV Sales & Finance Co., Web Designers. Since it wa a private listing, feel free to contact me if you're interested. Good luck in your search! :)
ReplyDeleteAwww, such a cute story! I love these prints.
ReplyDeletecheck out green desk!
ReplyDeleteIf you happen to find a good space would you mind sharing, Joanna? I just recently signed a book deal and desperately need a writing space away from my very active (& adorable) toddler! I have yet to find a good option in Manhattan.
ReplyDeleteThere's a free workspace on 10 W. 18th street floor 2, called the Wix Lounge. It's always very quiet and never too many people (6-10 in a HUGE space) with lots of tables and private seating nooks. I highly recommend it!
ReplyDeleteHave you checked out Tech Space (http://www.techspace.com/)? My boyfriend works for a small mobile advertising agency and rents a space here. It is located right in Union Square and is the same space with a other small digital/new media companies like Pandora, as well as freelances. It may not be as intimate as you are looking for, but great location and there are lots of amenities. P.S. Love, love your work : )
ReplyDeletebee, that sounds awesome. i would LOVE to get in touch with you, but i can't find contact info for you. would you mind emailing me at hellojoannagoddard at gmail? xoxo
ReplyDeletethe way you described that work space makes me wish I had the means to do this! being surrounded by creative people in a tranquil environment would make all the difference... sigh!
ReplyDeleteI work at Green Spaces in Denver and know that they have one in Manhattan as well. It's an awesome enviroment!
ReplyDeletethanks so much, lori!
ReplyDeletetry http://loosecubes.com/
ReplyDeletegreat site. awesome concept and lots of great options!
I know loosecubes.com was already mentioned, but I wanted to recommend it again. It is a great company, and as a bonus, it was started by one of my highschool classmates :)
ReplyDeletewish i lived in NYC so that we could share an office!:)
ReplyDeleteme, too, rachel!!!
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ReplyDeleteHi Joanna,
ReplyDeleteI can put you in touch with the people who run New Work City if you like?
You might enjoy Green Spaces:
http://bit.ly/hS5quT (my personal preference).
A third location We Work New York is close by. They are each within 5 minutes of each other.
I can offer you contact info from people at all 3 locations (actual clients and/or service reps). But I recommend spending a day at each place and feeling it out. Green Spaces offers a complimentary pass for 1 day.
Happy Searching,
Parris
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The New York Foundation for the Arts offers desk space in their DUMBO office (one stop into Brooklyn). Pretty affordable and you're around lots of artists and creative people
ReplyDeleteI just got word that Base Design has a desk for rent! They are located at 151 Grand St, 5th floor.
ReplyDeleteContact Lauren Driscoll for more info:
lauren@basedesign.com
Hi Joanna,
ReplyDeleteBig fan of your blog! I actually run a coworking space called Hive at 55. It definitely has people coming and going, but a great core group of people. Would love to have you!
I was actually looking for an office space in Charlotte before. I want an office that is chic and that has conference rooms that we could use during meeting. Good thing, I now found the one that suits best for me.
ReplyDeleteThis may be too late or you may have seen these already:
ReplyDeleteSwiss Miss was looking for studio mates on Feb 2nd: http://www.swiss-miss.com/2011/02/desks-opening-up-at-studiomates.html
At the end of January, the studio next to Swiss Miss, office were looking for studio mates: http://www.swiss-miss.com/2010/01/rent-a-desk-next-door.html
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ReplyDeleteGood luck in your quest to look for a cozy and affordable office space, Joanna. I wish you all the best!
ReplyDeleteI Hope that you would find a great space that you amazed from it and I think it would be a great to have a creative people and designer to your space. I will refer also this to my friend.
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