While the typical office 9-5 job life works for many of us, more and more millennials are moving towards entrepreneurship and/or the freelance life. As this happens, we have seen an increase in coworking spaces all across the city, especially in the ever growing Bronx. With more and more people going the cowork route, it can be difficult to find the perfect spot to fit your own needs. We decided to round up our picks for the best spots for some peace and quiet to satisfy all of your coworking needs.
Bronx Co-working Space
2825 3rd Ave, Bronx, NY 10455
Bronx Co-working Space’s facilities, located in Mott Haven, feature different private and shared space options that can fit the need of any startup or entrepreneur. They offer wifi, refreshments, private phone booths, and personal lockers on site, among other amenities. This space is located just around the corner from the 3rd avenue-149th stop on the #2 and #5 train, so super convenient to reach from both the east and the west sides. Pricing: Day Pass: $25; 7-Day Pass: $125; Monthly Pass: $325.
TEEM Coworking
1463 5th Ave New York, NY, 10035
TEEM Coworking space is centrally located in Harlem, right near Marcus Garvey Park. Here you can find both private and semi-private work spaces, conference rooms, refreshments, a cafe and lounge, lockers, as well as printing and scanning services. A membership here also grants you access to their partnerships with Subways, Zipcar, Aloft, and Microsoft. And if you choose to spend your day working here, make sure to check out 118 Kitchen nearby for some delicious tex-mex food. As far as pricing goes, a day pass will cost you $20, while a flex membership is $200 per month.
Mottley Kitchen
402 E 140th St, Bronx, NY 10454
Mottley Kitchen is a cute little cafe that’s opened up in the Bronx, and is the perfect spot for you to grab a latte and get some work done. Along with delicious coffee, you can also grab a breakfast cup or sandwich, or one of their many lunch bowls and savory sandwiches. If you’re not too hungry, just grab one of their sweet pastries to hold you over. Another cool thing to note about Mottley Kitchen is the selection of books they have on display for purchase. And if you’re just in the mood to meet people in the neighborhood, they often host reading events for the community. WIN!
Prince Coffee House
2306 Arthur Ave, Bronx, NY 10458
Looking for a place to get work done while also enjoying fresh Italian desserts? Well, Prince Coffee House is the place for you. Tucked away in Belmont, aka the Bronx Little Italy, this spot is a fan favorite amongst uptowners. When the weather gets nice, grab your coffee and laptop and be sure to take advantage of their outdoor seating.
WeWork
When you think of coworking spaces, it’s difficult for WeWork not to come to mind. WeWork offers health insurance, IT support, private meeting spaces, an internal social network, social events, and workshops for members. Not only does WeWork have locations all over NYC, they also have spots in over 30 countries so becoming a member means you’ll always have a spot to work. WeWork offers a bunch of membership options starting at $45/month.
Bronx Library Center
We couldn’t do a roundup of best places to co-work without adding in the good ole public library. Yes fancy co-working spaces are nice, and the amenities are often enticing enough. But sometimes those fees can get in the way if you’re trying to make coins instead of spend them. The Bronx Library Center is the largest public library in the borough, with five floors of work space. If you don’t have your own laptop, you can use one of the facilities desktop computers or rent a laptop. Like Arthur said, “Having fun isn’t hard, when you’ve got a library card!”
