A day in the life of a Manhattan superintendent

… thing as a typical day My usual routine is to wake up at about 6 am The first thing that happens is the doorman calls … and phone calls Its very busy  … What you should understand about superintendents … Supers are human too We do make … her going off to kindergarten  … What you need to know about tipping your building staff … First dont give the same …

By Alanna Schubach |December 1, 2016 - 1:59PM
The Brick Underground Podcast Episode 10: It's tipping season in NYC

… tipping guide And after we interview a Manhattan doorman about what his job entails and what he thinks about the practice of tipping  Listen to the podcast … for a new season of the podcastand if you have a great tale about navigating NYCs maze of a real estate market or about

By S. Jhoanna Robledo |December 1, 2016 - 9:59AM
Don't forget about your parking attendant this holiday season

… tips … How the day begins and ends … I leave home in Queens about an hour before I need to get to work Luckily I can … to Bricks tipping guide  was right … But its not just about the money … If a holiday falls on one of my working … in the office so warm clothes help … What you may not know about being a garage attendant … Sometimes we find some …

By Lucy Cohen Blatter |November 30, 2016 - 8:59AM
A day in the life of a New York City concierge

… put together Everyone has always been very friendly about it Ive never had a resident be angry or upset or who … in another building Hes working out shes here for a meeting about an unrelated request so theres no pressure I have a …

By Virginia K. Smith |November 29, 2016 - 9:59AM
Why do we tip, anyway? A history of paying gratuities

… makes sense to want to know how this whole tradition came about in the first place  According to Conde Nast Traveler …

By Alanna Schubach |November 28, 2016 - 12:59PM