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"We're going to be the only co-working space in not only Crown Heights, but also in a space that is close to neighborhoods like Bed-Stuy and Park Slope," Mody said. "We think there's a tremendous demand in these neighborhoods for this kind of space that has not been filled."
The Vault rented the Dean Street space for 10 years. The firm will be the building's largest office tenant and brings the property, a former Studebaker automobile repair facility, up to 89% occupancy. Among the other tenants include D'Addario Guitar, Praytell Strategies and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. The building is owned by a partnership between Brooklyn Flea co-founder Jonathan Butler, BFC Partners and Goldman Sachs.
20,000 SF of primarily young, college educated people.
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yup. Many will work long hours and want to no only eat and drink locally (Berg'n, I am looking at you), but also live locally.
Big 16 developments of mostly small, market rate apartments, I am looking at you.
I'm interested in seeing if this place will open once they have the majority of co-working spaces rented.
...and how long that will take.
In LA, it seems coworking places can legally provide bunk beds.
...but you are not supposed to get laid in them.
http://motherboard.vice.com/read/in-pod-based-community-living-rent-is-cheap-but-sex-is-banned
Whenever I am in 1000 Dean, it is cold in there. I might need a blanket to get laid or sleep.
I have witnessed several interactions in local coffee shops that seem to result in hook ups.
...I suspect a lot of people rent co-working spaces after finally admitting that they need more permanency than a coffee shop can provide.
Answers many of the questions I had about the thing. Still think they should've called or emailed me back!
What was originally supposed to be young people central (3rd ward, The Flea and then coworking), is now destined to become offices.
The impact is that Berg'n originally had an on site market for its beer and appetizers, but now must compete with places like City Point.
Some of the food court vendors have already bailed, and I hope the rest are negotiating rent cuts or have short leases.
https://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20170208/crown-heights/ignitia-co-working-space-studebaker-building-dean-street