Space Search 2015
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In which our intrepid hackers try to find a larger, more accommodating space for our shenanigans.
Contents
Interested members
Requirements
- Size - MIN: 1000+SQFT DEFAULT:1500+SQFT
- Location - Near South Side, bound loosely by Western Ave on the West, Madison/"0" on the North, the Lake on the East and Pershing Rd on the South
- Rent - at or under $1000 or $1200 with heat and electricity
- Features/amenities
- REQUIRED: bathroom, 24/7 access, heat+electricity, internet
- SEEKING: street-level entrance, open plan for subdivision, ability to vent and exhaust, water+sink+drain, adequate power with independent breaker box
- PREFERRED: roll-up door access, 3 phase power
Questions to Ask When Considering a Property
- Is the property large enough for our current needs and for us to expand operations?
- Is the property laid out in useful manner? Can it be separated into noisy/dusty and quiet/clean areas?
- Can we do all the same things we can do now at this property or will something be restricted?
- How favorable is the location?
- Is the price appropriate?
- Is there a ventilation system set up or can one be set up in the property?
- Is there heating and air conditioning?
- Is there a bathroom and what condition is it in?
- How secure are entrances and exits? How secure can the property be made?
- How easy will it be to bring material in and out of the property?
- How is parking near this property?
- Will we have 24/7 access to the property and do we have restrictions on operations outside of business hours (for example due to residential neighbors)?
- How much will utilities run at this property?
- Will Comcast (or better) serve our Internet needs at this property?
- How good is the electrical at this property? How many breakers do we have? How easy is the panel to access?
- What is the timeframe for making the decision?
- What are the terms of the lease? Is it NNN? Is anything unusual?
- Is there a slop sink and/or a kitchen sink?
- Are there kitchen appliances at this property? Can we install our own?
- Is there 3 phase power and/or can it be made available?
- Will we be able to weld or do metal work in the property?
- Can we do automotive work in/near/behind this property?
- Is there laundry in or near the property?
- Does the property manager have other properties available that we can consider relocating to at a later date?
Leads
- http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/off/4805324492.html
- Status: Agocs called 2015-01-09
- Agocs and Dima visited on 2015-01-10 16:00
- Looks OK, wouldn't be the worst thing in the world, but probably no
- http://agocs.smugmug.com/Other/556-West-37th-St/
- http://podmajersky.com/gallery_retail.htm
- Status: Agocs emailed 2015-01-09
- Got an awesome email back from David, who did a lot of research into our space independently
- http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/off/4836787676.html
- http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/off/4793798703.html
Potential Spaces
TBD