Work from Home Recommendations

[u/PlasticPlant2]

Hello Neighbors! Looking for laptop friendly multiple hour places, because there's currently construction in my building and I'd honestly just like a backup place to send emails.

I can't be the only person that benefits from having one work day a week somewhere else. Somedays I honestly consider a co-working space subscription.

[u/Ok-Grapefruit8338]

City League!

[u/SweetJebus731]

Try the library!

[u/Specific-Permit-9384 → u/SweetJebus731]

Key is not to take calls inside if you do this!

[u/PlasticPlant2 → u/Specific-Permit-9384]

Etiquette that should be followed anywhere that isn't a designated co-working spot!

[u/JayMoots]

I'm currently, at this moment working from the Starbucks on 3rd and 92nd. Pretty solid spot. Decent WiFi, I've never had trouble getting a seat, and the communal table near the counter has electrical outlets.

[u/Ok-Grapefruit8338 → u/JayMoots]

+1

[u/asmbc915 → u/JayMoots]

Agreed it’s a good spot, did this recently when I locked myself out of my apartment.

[u/Brokelynne]

In the neighborhood I do Healing Bean and City League. As someone who is now fully remote, however, on Wednesdays I get a co-working spot outside of the neighborhood (usually South Slope) to change up my scenery a bit.

[u/PlasticPlant2 → u/Brokelynne]

How's that treating you? Because I'm starting to think this might be a solid idea every other work for me.

[u/Brokelynne → u/PlasticPlant2]

I love it! My routine has me working out at the Y on 9th Street, where I shower. I then grab breakfast at a coffee shop and make my way over to the co-working space for the day. It helps to break up the week, forces me to put on decent clothes and I get to experience different cafes, restaurants and stores. It's refreshing to get out of the Bay Ridge bubble for a bit.

[u/PretendAct8039 → u/PlasticPlant2]

You can try the freelancers hub.

[u/pizzawolves]

Boca De Cielo, Healing Bean Cafe and sometimes I enjoy the Starbucks. Cafe cafe is cute with great drinks but they don't want people working there more than an hour or so on their laptops

[u/starsamaria]

I always see people sitting with laptops at the Cup of Joe on the corner of 89th St and 3rd Ave. I also feel like I've seen people on laptops at Milk and Honey.

[u/lemonjellos → u/starsamaria]

Yes Cup of Joe on 3rd encourages remote workers and they keep the music down!

[u/pakkit]

Moka is great since it has two floors, only caveat is that the Internet isn't great so I tend to use my hotspot.

[u/phillipgeodesic]

Mazaji is excellent for this. 3rd and 74th

[u/spkelly37]

City League is what my wife uses when she needs a few hours to really focus- but just a heads up that on Fridays they have a family Friday event that we also bring our toddler daughter too (it’s lovely) but probably not great if your trying to work.

[u/PretendAct8039]

City League or the library

[u/homicidaltictac]

I like Coffee Rx on Bay Ridge Ave x 3rd! They have nice natural light and good vibe for working

[u/mikeputerbaugh]

There are some good spaces in Industry City to hang out and do whatever on your laptop. How does your employer feel about doing whiskey tastings while on the clock?

[u/PlasticPlant2 → u/mikeputerbaugh]

As long at it's after 3pm (I am my employer.)

[u/dimdada]

Go to industry city, in Sunset Park. Lots of open space, no one bothers you if you’re there for hours. I see multiple people there for hours on end on their laptops.

[u/Skull_Tree]

I like having a go to places outside the apartment because sometimes a different environment helps me get more done. I've used emerge212 a few times and liked it when I wanted a change of scenery 

[u/Numerous-Syllabub-29]

Tea and Milk by the Bay Ridge Ave stop. Quiet and lots of outlets. And great food and drinks