{"id":15536,"date":"2022-05-11T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-11T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/content-manager\/?p=15536"},"modified":"2023-07-22T11:36:30","modified_gmt":"2023-07-22T15:36:30","slug":"doorman-vs-live-in-super","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/doorman-vs-live-in-super\/","title":{"rendered":"Doorman Vs. Live-In Super"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Whether you have a doorman vs. live-in supper, consider yourself lucky. Even though it is more common than not to have one or the other, a lot of New York City<\/a> apartments do not have either. But, the two are vastly different and if your apartment offers either a doorman or a live-in super it is good to know how they compare as well as the pros and cons of both.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What Is A Doorman?\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A doorman provides courtesy and security services in an apartment building. Your doorman will greet you at the front door, whether they are sitting at a front desk or physically opening the door for you. As such, your doorman will likely be the first face you see when you come home. Some say that a doorman can give you a good feel for what the building will be like.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Benefits of Having a Doorman<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

There are many reasons why having a doorman is great. A doorman will receive your deliveries and packages, then keep them secure until you’re ready. This is a serious luxury in New York City, considering that the threat ever-present threat of package theft<\/a>. In addition, a doorman will also uptake the role of keeping your building safe. They make a serious effort in getting to know their residents and their guests to keep out any unwanted visitors. Not only that but are doormen constantly surveying the premises to keep a close watch of any feasible suspicious activity happening nearby.<\/p>\r\n

Last but not least, your doorman will not allow any illegal interactions to take place. This means that a random contractor cannot come in and start doing work without proper documentation. Window cleaners cannot just begin cleaning the windows and slip a bill under your door without your knowledge. Ultimately, a doorman is the eyes and ears of the building.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Cons of Having a Doorman<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Even though that all sounds wonderful, a few cons come with having a doorman. Firstly, it does breach privacy in some sense of the word. A doorman will keep tabs on your routine and the people you invite inside the apartment. Even though this is ultimately to keep you and other residents safe if you are more of a private person you may not enjoy this. Serial dater? Your doorman will no doubt pick up on it.<\/p>\r\n

There is also a cost that comes with having a doorman. Living in New York City is expensive<\/a> enough and people usually go out of their way to cut down on all unnecessary costs. A doorman may feel like a necessity to some, so this may not be a large issue. However, a doorman is factored into your rent or maintenance fees which can be a pesky fee to pay depending on how you look at it. When the holidays roll around it is also common courtesy to tip your doorman<\/a> which is just another payment you need to make.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

Testimonial<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Elyse, a 22-year-old resident of Murray Hill<\/a>, absolutely adores her doorman. \u201cI have a very close relationship with my doorman,\u201d she exclaims with confidence. \u201cIt is comforting to know that there is someone always protecting my building in this big city.\u201d Not only this, but she also boasts about enjoying a face to make daily small talk with. \u201cSometimes we will gossip about the people within our building. No one else would be able to relate to that the way he is!\u201d Elyse says, on a more serious note, that having a doorman \u201c…is a great luxury. I am very grateful to have him standing guard at all times. I have been in a lot of random situations that you wouldn\u2019t expect a doorman to be able to remedy, but to my surprise, he has been there to save the day on countless occasions!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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