Doormen Don't Come Cheap, But They Are Worth It

Nov 05, 2006

new york doorman adds value to apartment

Is your building considering hiring full-time doormen? The costs are considerable: $62,000 annually per unionized doorman. To cover all shifts, an average building needs at least four. Security guards cost less, but are also expected to do less.

Full-time doormen certainly add value to an apartment building. Although some may regard doormen as intrusive, a sizable portion of buyers, particularly single women and couples with small children, will not even consider buildings that do not have doormen. Consequently, doormen could potentially add $50,000 to $100,000 to an apartment sale. This may make those exorbitant tips during holiday time a little easier to swallow:)

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