Can you help me find office space for a non-profit in NYC?

August 7, 2008 10:08 AM

Can you help me find office space for a non-profit in NYC?

A friend of mine started an NGO in SF in 2004. A year ago they expanded to NYC but have been using donated office space and will need to find a new home starting September 1st of this year.

They are: an arts and education non-profit that facilitates global education through youth programs, development of curriculum for high school teachers, and the creation of a publication about global issues.

They are looking for: someplace fairly convenient to Brooklyn and/or Manhattan and subways, 400-1000 sq ft of office space for 2-3 employees (preferably with some room to grow). Ideally they would have access to shared conference room, color printer/ copy machine, kitchenette, wireless, phones. Their budget is $1300 or less per month. (Bonus points for a window or two...only in NY is this perceived to a be a "luxury item.")


Anyone know of:
(1) something specific,
(2) know of another organization that is looking to share space, or
(3) know of resources for such requests in the city?

I saw this but I think the nonprofit status adds a different element since I imagine there could be organizations that deal specifically with this sort of thing.

posted by jasbet07 to grab bag (4 comments total)

We've had luck with Tech Space (although no window- good luck with that! Sad to say that that is a luxury).
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 10:39 AM on August 7, 2008 [1 favorite]

Possible places:

303 Fifth Avenue. Go to the second floor and speak with the building manager. Ask him if he has any small office spaces.

38 West 32nd Street. Maybe a tenant moving out with the space you're talking about?

Ask Housing Conservation Coordinators. Pat Hooper might be able to help you. [e-mail] pHooper [at] hcc-nyc [dot] org

New York Spaces on an hourly basis as a temporary measure.
posted by nickyskye at 6:05 PM on August 7, 2008

These guys may be worth checking out. Sunshine Suites.
posted by dudeman at 7:42 PM on August 8, 2008 [1 favorite]

Two spaces available now at 38 West 32 St. NYC 10001

450 sq ft for $1500 a month

600 sq feet for $2000 a month

Call 646-243-7234 ask for Scott.
posted by nickyskye at 12:17 PM on August 13, 2008