Open a Space

Estimate of Current Cost for a Space

Check this list for up-to-date constraints

Our absolute minimum for a space:

BART is close by
Disability / wheelchair access
Vehicle parking (motor and human-powered) is possible.
Bathroom
Sink (at least one, but preferably outside of bathroom)
Late access (preferably 24 hour)
Ability to make some noise (at least event noise)
Internet
Electricity
Security and privacy
- e.g. not a hallway or shared access with other tenants we don't know.
Landlord must either support the idea or be agnostic to it--not against.

Things we are flexible about--that put us at an advantage to landlords:

Can deal with no heat/air (Is this an agility? Actually, heat is pretty important, we should be able to be comfortable and invite guests who can be reasonably comfortable at our events).
Carpet or flooring not important
Can live without amenities or luxuries.
Windows are nice, but open to non-windowed spaces.
Little to no build-out necessary for initial space.
Can move in very soon.

Things we should keep in mind beyond the bare minimum:

Amenities and other bonuses--a "wish list" if you will:

Roof access
Vehicle parking (motor and human-powered) is readily available and secure or private.
BART is extremely close.
Landlord loves us.
Combined residential zoning / accommodation.
Proximity to other groups doing interesting things that we can collaborate or cross-pollinate with (like Bay Area Public School)

Potential new locations for sudo room to rent/buy.

Huge space. Being investigated by a working group. Talk to Matt or Juul (talk) for access to info.

Very similar to Noisebridge's space. In chinatown. Two blocks from Lake Merritt BART.