Ask HN: what is a good spot to work in New York? • Hacker News Board

Re: Ask HN: what is a good spot to work in New York?

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Post by lazerwalker » Sun, Sep 30, 2012, 6:10 PM UTC

There's a lot of love here for the 42nd St. library, but I'm personally a fan of the performing arts library at Lincoln Center. Aeron chairs, tons of open space with plenty of outlets, and if it's warm out you can work in the Lincoln Center plaza for a change of pace.

If it's warm out and you don't need internet access, I'm also a big fan of working from the High Line. There are lots of shaded tables, and you can't beat the ambiance. If you need to duck away for power or WiFi, Chelsea Market has both nearby (although getting a place to sit at Chelsea Market can be tough if it's after 11am or so).

Re: Ask HN: what is a good spot to work in New York?

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Post by GMFlash » Sun, Sep 30, 2012, 6:14 PM UTC

The Rose Reading Room is beautiful, but the wooden chairs are a bit uncomfortable if you plan on being there for a few hours.

I suggest the Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL) on 34th and Madison (http://www.nypl.org/locations/sibl). They have a big room full of about 150 workspaces to work from your notebook with power, Wifi and Aeron chairs. I've been there several times and did not run into any issues with finding an open seat.

Re: Ask HN: what is a good spot to work in New York?

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Post by kyro » Sun, Sep 30, 2012, 6:15 PM UTC

I just moved to Brooklyn a month ago and spent about a week looking for great coffee places to get some work done. I came across this one place called The Tea Lounge on 7th Ave and Union St. I've kept it secret from those around me because I don't want the place anymore crowded than it is, so just keep this between me and you.

Re: Ask HN: what is a good spot to work in New York?

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Post by skyebook » Sun, Sep 30, 2012, 6:19 PM UTC

blakeeb wrote: post #7

I'm a fan of Think Coffee, and Ace Hotel's lobby

Think Coffee is a great spot, decent amount of room in the back that is pretty empty during the day and clears out again after rush hour

Re: Ask HN: what is a good spot to work in New York?

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Post by iamdann » Sun, Sep 30, 2012, 6:32 PM UTC

kyro wrote: post #13

I just moved to Brooklyn a month ago and spent about a week looking for great coffee places to get some work done. I came across this one place called The Tea Lounge on 7th Ave and Union St. I've kept it secret from those around me because I don't want the place anymore crowded than it is, so just keep this between me and you.

Tea Lounge is fantastic. Just moved out of that neighborhood, but would go back to work.

Re: Ask HN: what is a good spot to work in New York?

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Post by iamdann » Sun, Sep 30, 2012, 6:33 PM UTC

Just a heads up, most of the Starbucks in Manhattan have removed all their power outlets (last month, or the month before) to prevent people from spending time there working.

I guess having people say "my company started from humble beginning in the local Starbucks" is no longer valuable to them.

Re: Ask HN: what is a good spot to work in New York?

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Post by jblow » Sun, Sep 30, 2012, 6:40 PM UTC

advertising wrote: post #10

The Ace Hotel has a great lobby to work in. I work there for a couple hours almost every trip I make to NY. Convenient outlets at most seats, free wifi, and a Stumptown adjoined! Lot's of creative types working there, illustrators, writers and such. Can get pretty busy after 5pm. http://www.fastcompany.com/1768472/ace-hotels-communal-works... 20 West 29th Street New York, NY 10001

I second this. Ace Hotel is rad.

Re: Ask HN: what is a good spot to work in New York?

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Post by bdonohue » Sun, Sep 30, 2012, 6:40 PM UTC

Have you looked into any coworking spaces? They might be able to accommodate you for a few weeks. NYU Poly has incubators on Varick St. in Manhattan, and an office in DUMBO (which I've been working out of for several months). Good luck!

P.S. I know NYU Poly DUMBO has open space, it's in an awesome area, and the management there is friendly.

Re: Ask HN: what is a good spot to work in New York?

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Post by sethbannon » Sun, Sep 30, 2012, 6:45 PM UTC

I work out of General Assembly (a co-working space between Union and Madison Squares). You're welcome to work from there for a day as my guest if you like.

Re: Ask HN: what is a good spot to work in New York?

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Post by cypherpunks01 » Sun, Sep 30, 2012, 6:47 PM UTC

Manhattan:

- Kaffe 1668 in Tribeca - great atmosphere, great coffee & tea

- Cafe Mercato on Broadway at Bleecker St. - open 24h, it's a sizeable deli, has tap beer, and work space in the back

- Ace Hotel lobby on W. 29 st - classy but gets very crowded

Brooklyn:

- Vineapple in Brooklyn Heights - coffee & grilled cheese

- Tea Lounge in Park Slope - coffee & beer & many couches