The new co-working spaces are an ideal solution for those who don’t want to work at home or in a coffee shop or hotel lobby, and don’t need an entire office.
Renting desk space at these co-working space includes perks like a conference room to meet clients, coffee and muffins, yoga classes, even a quiet room for a nap and private telephone booths for conservations you don’t want overheard by your co-working neighbors.
Unlike traditional office space, you can rent a co-working space by the day or week, which makes these locations as convenient for New Yorkers as for visitors who need to get some work done.
The largest co-working company in New York City is WeWork, with a growing number of locations throughout town. But it’s not the only game in town.
Here are some other affordable co-working options from Forbes magazine and additional suggestions from NYC on the Cheap.
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Location: Financial District
What’s to love: A wellness-minded co-working space with modern furnishings, travel photographs on the walls, and an abundance of green plants create a warm and inviting environment. A fully-stocked coffee bar with baristas to churn out lattes, and vegan muffins from trendy Brooklyn Whiskers. There’s a fitness studio with a roster of classes that range from yoga and meditation to bootcamp and group runs, making it easy to take a mid-day self-care break and freshen up in the sleek locker room with changing rooms and showers. Also on offer, an assortment of interesting talks and networking events.
Included: WiFi, coffee, tea, bike storage, access to private phone booths and locker rooms.
Cost: $30 per day with a $20 fee for any class. Fathom readers can take advantage of a special monthly rate of $413 or weekly rate of $75.
Locations: Bowery, Chelsea, East Village, Nolita, Williamsburg
What’s to love: New York City is home to many beautifully designed restaurants that stay closed until dinner service. Spacious makes use of unused restaurants like DBGB Kitchen & Bar and MP Taverna by repackaging them as a comfortable place to work. Private meetings rooms are available upon request.
Included: WiFi, coffee, and tea.
Cost: Your first week is free. After that, it’s $29 per day or $95 per month.
Location: Long Island City
What’s to love: This is the first U.S. outpost of the European-born co-working brand, located in the historic Falchi building. Along with a grown-up look and feel, members can take advantage of onsite concierge services for help with everything from dry cleaning to IT support to floral arrangements. A packed calendar of social and learning events gives guests an opportunity to mingle. Meeting rooms are available for an additional fee.
Included: WiFi, concierge, and access to social and learning events.
Cost: $30 per day, $179 per week, and $349 per month.
Location: SoHo
What’s to love: Tthe rustic, farm-inspired interiors are a nice change of pace from traditional office decor. Decorated with wood from salvaged barns, the warm and open office space has a treehouse hideaway, nap room, private phone booths, and is home to Bueprint Health Accelerator, a community for healthcare entrepreneurs.
Included: WiFi, coffee, and tea. Access to conference rooms is included with monthly memberships.
Cost: $25 per day, $250 per month for a communal desk, and $400 per month for a dedicated desk.
Locations: Financial District, Flatiron, Herald Square, Lincoln Square, Lower East Side, and Williamsburg. Columbus Circle and Gowanus opening soon.
What’s to love: One of the city’s larger co-working networks offers a place for travelers to find focus and balance. Decor is contemporary and classic with lots of mid-century modern furniture and a bright color palette. Premium snacks like Justin’s peanut butter cups and Boom Chicka Pop popcorn.
Included: Access to a kitchen, shared common spaces, phone booths, WiFi, water, coffee, tea, and events.
Cost: $35 per day. Monthly rates vary by location and start at $275 per month for open co-working.
Location: Chelsea
What’s to love: In addition to providing a place to work, this co-working space is designed for startups, investors, and corporations to network. A full kitchen, regular happy hours, and roundtable discussions provide opportunities for members and guests to interact.
Included: WiFi, access to printers, and coffee.
Cost: $30 per day, $250 for a 10-day pass, and $400 per month.
Location: Financial District, Flatiron, Gowanus
What’s to love: The industrial-chic spaces are some of the best looking in town, with plush upholstered furniture in jewel tones and old-world finishes like Turkish rugs. Curated programming brings members together with regular happy hours, member panels, and the occasional massage day. Dogs are welcome at several locations.
Included: WiFi, coffee, water, tea, beer, bike storage, and unlimited printing.
Cost: $40 per day, $250 for a 10-day pass. Monthly rates vary by location and start at $350 per month for open co-working.
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BarWorks
UPDATE
BarWorks locations have closed.
BarWorks owner, Renwick Haddow, is under federal indictment for defrauding investors out of some $37 Million in a massive Ponzi scheme.
Locations: Midtown, Times Square Tribeca, Chelsea, Williamsburg
What’s to love: Describes itself as workspace with vibe, which is industrial chic.
Included: Unlimited printing, copying and scanning, meeting rooms, beverages and snacks and private booths for private or otherwise sensitive phone conversations.
Cost: $50 per day, $250 per month for limited membership (two days a week), $400 a month to use any available desk, $550 per month for a fixed desk. Membership also allows access to all locations anywhere in NYC and in Barworks outposts in Miami, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Co-working graphic courtesy 123RF.com
I would add SoHo Places to your list! It’s such a multipurpose space: from cowering to hosting an interview or meeting. There is no membership, it’s quiet, super comfortable and the WiFi is top speed. SoHo Places offers quiet seating by the hour with unlimited coffee, tea & snacks. It’s designed to impress & brings extreme focus.
Check it out on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/sohoplaces