Cleaning

Cleaning services are not provided. Please keep the ​space clean. You will need to clean the office or pay ​the Cleaning Service fee of $75 to clean the space at ​the end of your visit to the office.

To help with keeping the space tidy:

• put away all items after use
  
• throw away your trash and leftovers
  
• put dishes into the dishwasher
  
• clean any spills
  
• wipe down table surfaces
• push in chairs
• vacuum the floors (vacuum in the walk in-closet)
• empty and replace the kitchen trash bags as ​needed and bring them to the Trash Room
  
• break down boxes and place them in the Trash ​Room
  

Trash & Recycling

All trash must be separated within our office into the ​three bins we have provided in the kitchen:

Paper goes in Clear Bags

• Office paper, receipts, mail, folders, newspapers, ​magazines and catalogs.
  
• Cardboard boxes, should be broken down and tied
  

Metal, Glass, Plastic & Beverage Cartons goes in ​Translucent Blue Bags

• Metal cans, aluminum foil, glass bottles and jars, ​rigid plastic, mixed metal/plastic objects and ​beverage cartons
  

Garbage goes in Black Bags

• Food scraps, soiled or coated paper, foam ​products, plastic film and wrap and plastic bags
  

There is a trash room located near the restrooms. ​When your time in the office is over, take the trash ​bags to the trash room which is located straight down ​the hallway and to the left where you will find a door ​that says “Trash Room” on the left.

Do not dispose furniture, cabinets or electronics in ​trash rooms, loading docks, or anywhere in the ​building. Please reach out to Property Management at ​718-625-5505 for disposal options.

Client Services

Jobs are responsible for setting up and cleaning up any Client Services, meetings, gatherings, or lunches your team plans on having. You may hire a PA to assist with any preparations, coordination or clean up.

Snacks, beverages and office supplies for any meetings, gatherings or Client Services must be purchased by your Job. You will need to restock any snacks, beverages or supplies present in the office at the time of your arrival that your job used.

Dishware, glassware and silverware are available in the office.

For catering options, view the “Catering” tab in the “1stAveMachine Recommended Vendors” document in the 1stAveMachine Resources Shared Drive.

Hiring PA’s

Jobs are responsible for hiring a PA for any in-office preparations, needs or client services you may have.

Once you have booked a PA, connect your PA with Caralyn Hamel for guidance prior to their arrival.

Package Delivery

You should be present when anticipating a delivery to ​ensure you receive the package. If you anticipated a ​delivery but did not receive it, check the mailroom on ​the 3rd floor. The key for the mail room is hanging on ​the wall near the door, inside our walk-in closet.

Large packages will be delivered to your door. The ​lobby attendant and staff are not permitted to accept ​deliveries or packages.

USPS, DHL, Fed Ex and UPS drop boxes are located ​throughout DUMBO. A USPS satellite office is located ​at 84 Front Street. The main USPS post office is ​located at 271 Cadman Plaza E. Brooklyn, NY 11201.

Zoom Connectivity

Zoom is available in the conference room via a Mac ​Mini mounted by the TV. If it asks for a password it ​should be 1stave. Fair warning the conference room is ​very echoey.

Alternatively there is an iMac on the communal table in ​the main room that can also use Zoom. Sign in to ​Zoom as usual via this computer.

Snacks & Supplies

Jobs are responsible for purchasing and setting up ​their own snacks, beverages and office supplies.

You may use our Snack and Supplies Guide to ​easily purchase our suggestions of quality snacks, ​supplies, or items.

Food Delivery

The lobby attendant will provide your delivery person with a visitor pass to deliver your food to your space. If the lobby attendant is away from the desk, the delivery person may contact you directly and you will need to go down to collect your food.

Costs & Fees

There is no initial fee to use the office.

Costs your job are responsible for while using the office:

• the rate of a PA if hired
• snacks, beverages, decor, or supplies
• lunches and catered meals
• paying the Cleaning Service fee of $75 if desired

A cleaning and put back fee of $75 to $250 will incur upon your jobs last day in the office only if:

• the office is left in an absolute mess
• the job rearranges a large portion of the office and does not put anything back
  

Tracking Inventory

Staff should notify Caralyn immediately when you notice an item is out of stock or you take the last of an item in the office to keep amenities and supplies fully stocked in the office at all times.

Jobs must replenish any supplies, snacks or beverages used during your time at the office.

Internet & Wifi

The internet speed will be 1000/1000 maximum.

Network: SG-Dumbo

Password: H@ve-a-nice-d@y!

Air Conditioning & Heat

There is one thermostat in the front of the Suite by the ​door, and a thermostat dial to adjust the heat in the ​Conference Room by the radiator near the window.

Press the up and down buttons to adjust the heat on ​the thermostat in the Main Area, and twist the dial (to ​the indicated line on the right hand side of the dial) to ​adjust the heat of the radiator near the windows.

Office Repairs

If anything around the office becomes broken or needs repairs, take a photo of the broken item and notify Caralyn with the problem and location within the office so she can schedule the Building Maintenance to fix the item.

If the maintenance issue is urgent, contact Caralyn immediately at 917-586-3102.

Leaving The Office

Prior to leaving the office, please:

• Clean the office
  
• Tidy the space
• Take trash and boxes to the Trash Room and ​replace cans with the correct new bags
• Clean and put away all dishes
• Restock any snacks or drinks used in the space
• Turn off the lights
  
• Close the door
  

Swag & Swag Bags

Swag items are stored in Los Angeles. Please provide advance notice if you need to receive Swag or Swag Bags.

View the Swag Bag Intro for more information about requesting Swag Bags or Swag for your Job.

Accounts & Vendors

A list of accounts and recommended vendors are available in the 1stAveMachine Freelance Resource Shared Drive.

For local restaurants, rooftop venues or atmospheric spaces for dining out, view the 1stAveMachine New York Venue Website.

For catering options, view the “Catering” tab in the “1stAveMachine Recommended Vendors” document in the 1stAveMachine Resources Shared Drive.

20 JAY STREET SUITE 902 BROOKLYN NY 11201 • OFFICE CONTACT 917-586-3102 • LAST UPDATED 06/22/2024