2011 New Space Search

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New Location Requirements

Space Requirements

  • 5000 ft2 - 10000 ft2 or 460 m2 to 930 m2
  • move in date on or after September 15th
  • Light industrial or C1 zoning rating
  • We will probably need about 1 month to move into the new space and we need at least a Six month agreement from April 15th, the earliest we could get out is October 15

Utilities

  • adequate plumbing--we need a bathroom that doesn't smell
  • Decent heating/control of our own heating
  • Good power - we only have 2x110V breakers we need more and also access to at least 220V and 220V 3-phase
  • access to water in the space

Architecture

  • shower
  • natural light
  • High Ceilings > 16'
  • a real kitchen - room to move around in
  • Ventilation
  • Garage Door
  • Secure Entrances

Budget Projections

Currently we have 37 full members and 5 members at the starving hackers rate, which puts out monthly income at $1800/mo.

Potential Space comparison table

3354 N. Elston (our present location) 3050 N. Rockwell 3065 N. Rockwell
Photos Walk into the space and look around. ;-)
Size ~2456 sq/ft
$/Mo ~$2750
$/SqFt/Yr $13.44
Utilities Included in Rent Separate Separate
Power 120V and limited 220V 120V, 220V, 3-phase 120V, 220V, 3-phase
Kitchen Partial kitchen (sink & fridge) No, Can be built No, Can be built
Server Room No No, Can be built No, Can be built
Garage Yes (shared) Yes No
First floor Yes Yes No, basement
AC Partial No, can be added
Heat Yes, but only in the room next to the garage Yes Yes
Ventilation Possible
Parking Ample street, bikes in garage Ample street, bikes inside Ample street, bikes inside
Transit Blue line, Belmont bus Blue line, Belmont bus Blue line, Belmont bus
Outdoor Space Garage accessible back alley Large, quiet, side street Large, quiet, side street
Taken No