The Collective Paper Factory introduces a community-driven co-living model to Long Island City (apartment)

[Aeran]

What's this co-living? Sounds like a dorm (for adults) to me. Would you ever? Albeit, if you were in your 20's?


https://qns.com/story/2019/12/13/the...g-island-city/

What was once the 100-year-old Paper Factory Hotel, located at 37-06 36th Street, has undergone a makeover thanks to the British-based company, The Collective.

Back in March, The Collective announced that they acquired the space to introduce their first operational co-living site in the United States — and in November, they officially opened up for business.

“People often ask me, how do you describe co-living? And it’s not an easy question to answer given that we’re still at such an early stage in our journey, but I think it really comes down to a feeling. It’s about creating a feeling of sense of belonging and a feeling where people can really experience life,” Reza Merchant, founder and CEO of The Collective, said at a press preview.

Merchant and a group of colleagues started the company back in 2010 after realizing that living spaces weren’t meeting the needs of students, graduates or other city dwellers who didn’t just want a place to live, but wanted a place where they could live and connect with others.

That’s the purpose of The Collective Paper Factory.

The rates vary but according to The Collective, the rooms start at $135 per night. For a two-week stay, they start at $1,250 and a 29-day stay starts at $2,300. No matter what room guests choose, they will have access to all amenity spaces, Wi-Fi, gym membership, 24/7 concierge, professional cleaning, linen change and utilities.

The Collective’s projects in London tend to attract people between the ages of 18 and 65, at a wide range of professional and income brackets. The co-living approach also tends to accommodate those with a more flexible lifestyle, “whether it’s because they’re between leases or craving a more community-led environment.”

[NJ Brazen_3133]

I think they have something like this in San Fran CA


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_ILu-R-Nz8

[Airborneguy]

Doesn’t seem like much of a bargain to me.

A person so inclined to have random roommates could easily secure a 2 bedroom apartment around there for less than that with only 1 roommate to deal with.

[dfc99]

Sounds like sort of an upscale SRO. Think of all the arguments among the co-livers. LOL! Fights over use of the toilets and showers.

[Aeran]

And someone always trashes the common area or not pick up after themselves. Everyone has their own standard of cleanliness. It's a grown up dorm. I guess it all depends on the screening process; if there is one.

[DonaldJTrump]

Maybe the city can put up some homeless there as there is a homeless crisis going on

[johnnytang24]

Fancy hostel for 10x the cost