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Air
Conditioning
All
bedrooms on the top and middle floors have in-room air
conditioning. Air conditioning is not provided in the
common areas of these two floors. The bottom floor has
central air conditioning.
Fans are available on request.
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Air
Mattress
I
have very good, twin-size air mattresses available for
an additional charge of $10 per night (+$10 for additional
person per night if in excess of the maximum occupancy
as listed on the Rooms &
Rates page) for the following rooms: Treehouse, Observatory,
Mexican, Afghani, Beach, Zen, Black & White.
The French room is the only room that can accommodate
a rollaway bed.
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Airport Transportation
EVB&C
does not provide airport transportation from
the airport. Click on the 'transportation
info' page for a comprehensive and opinioned list
of options and recommendations.
I do, however, assist with departure
transportation
including SuperShuttle and private car services –
in addition to giving more advice. It is VERY IMPORTANT
that 'return' reservations be booked in advance due to
availability.
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Allergies
The
top and middle floors are pet free*.
The entire building is non-smoking and clean as a whistle.
Non-feather/down pillows are available on request. Any
other concerns regarding allergies should be emailed directly
to Anne.
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NOTE:
Mango - the dog - resides on the bottom
floor and does not 'visit' upstairs. No pets have visited
the upper floors since 1995.
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Atmosphere
East
Village Bed & Coffee is first and foremost a home
for Anne and her family and to guests from around the
world with an open mind. At EVB&C you’ll have
a unique opportunity to interact with other cultures,
countries, and ideas that mirror the heart of the Big
Apple and the people that make it so.
This is what makes EVB&C special for all of us.
If
you are looking for a private, romantic rendezvous or
to 'shack up' for a few hours this is NOT the place. Please
see the section on visitors.
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Bars
& Clubs
Bars
and Clubs close at 4am. After-hour clubs have permits
to stay open longer. You will need to bring proper ID
when entering a bar or club – especially on the
weekends.
By law, alcohol
cannot be purchased, sold, or served between the hours
of 4 am and 12 noon on Sundays.
See also the section on tipping
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Bathrooms
All
bathrooms*
are shared at East Village Bed & Coffee. There
is one bathroom per floor with a toilet, sink, and bathtub/shower.
Soap and a hairdryer
are provided. Useful items such as shaving cream, nail
polish remover, sewing kits, shampoo, and the like are
available for guests whose luggage was lost or forgot
to bring something.
Guests are welcome to use the bathroom on another floor
at any time. Maximum (100%) occupancy per floor means
7 people using one bathroom. (The average NYC hotel
occupancy rate was 74.80% in 2004)
*
NOTE TO AMERICANS: It is customary outside America to
close the bathroom door when not in use – though
some forget to turn off the light. There is a fair chance
that NOBODY is in the bathroom – so knock first.
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Bed
Sizes in America
There
are 4 standard and 3 additional - not-so-standard
- bed sizes in America. What EVB&C has is listed in
bold type.
Standard:
Twin:
single person ( 39" x 75" / 99 x 191cm )
Double: two
persons or a couple, also called full-size
( 54" x 75" / 137 x 191 cm )
Queen: two
persons who have grown or been together for a while
and need a little more space ( 60" x 80" / 152
x 203cm )
King: two twin-size beds combined – sleeps
a family in some areas of the country and almost nonexistent
in NYC due to lack of space...we DON'T have this!
Not-so-standard:
Dorm
Single: not
really sure what this is but must be used in housing
academia
Super Single: longer than standard twin-size
and very hard to find sheets
California King: two twin-size beds combined
and then some.
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Bicycles
EVB&C
provides bicycles**
though the quantity and quality may vary. Locks, helmets,
a portable air pump and even gloves are available upon
request. A suggested donation of $10 helps to overcome
the costs of maintenance, repair, and theft.*
A recommended ride is the beautiful greenway along the
Hudson river easily accessible from EVB&C. You can
also join one of the many tours
or the monthly Critical
Mass ride you may have heard about during the 2004
Republican National Convention.
Watch your back and don't get "doored" (by a
car)! Don't wear headphones. Financially more important,
bikers are subject to the law of drivers: no cutting red
lights, etc. Bikers are subject to the same fine$ as automobiles.
Click
here to download a 5 borough bike map of NYC .
**
Bicycle rental in NYC runs $10-20 hour, $45-65 per day
without a lock!
**
Never lock bicycles to parking meters or nonpermanent
fixtures such as building scaffolding. Always lock the
bike through the frame and back wheel.
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Cancellation Policy
Cancellations*
can be made via email to anne@bedandcoffee.com
with ‘CANCELLATION’ as the subject heading.
Please reference your reservation number. If you do not
receive a reply acknowledging your cancellation it has
not been received and subject to charges.
Because of the uncertainty of re-booking a room on
short notice..
- Greater
than 14 days: Full refund of deposit, no extra charges
- Between
14 and 7 days: 1 night deposit non-refundable
- Less
than 7 days and before 72 hours of arrival: 25% of total
booking or 1-night deposit – whichever is greater
(maximum charge of $250)
- Less
than 72 hours and before 24 hours of arrival: 50% of
total booking – whichever is greater
- Less
than 24 hours of arrival: 75% of total booking –
whichever is greater
- No
cancellation notice ('No show'): 100% of total booking
charged
* "Date of arrival" refers to 12am/00:01
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Cancellations
The
likelihood of cancellations is, of course, impossible
to predict. Your best option is to place your name on
the waiting list.
Most cancellations are made more than 14days in advance
to avoid cancellation fees. Please read the Cancellation
Policy above.
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Charitable
Donations
EVB&C
wouldn't be around if it weren't for you.. I believe strongly
in supporting the many people working to make a difference
in our lives, and whom have stayed with me throughout
the years. This includes the American
Red Cross (They helped me during a disaster in 1989.),
Doctors
without Borders (too many guests to mention), Make
it Right (Brad Pitt and Louisiana, dugh!), UNICEF
(again too many to mention), Salvation
Army (where all your lost clothing goes), National
Multiple Sclerosis Society (Boston Marathoner friend
and colleague), and of course public radio: WKCR
and WBGO
– the greatest jazz station on earth! That’s
personal but it’s all good.
I'm also the treasurer for The
Sam and Sadie Koenig Community Garden. Though we are
not 501(c) not-for-profit organization, our mission is
to give back to the community through the GreenThumb
guidelines defined by the New York City Department of
Parks and Recreation. see
more
Mango and his sidekick give back
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Check-in
Time
Guests
may check-in anytime after 11am*
- NO EXCEPTIONS.
It
is IMPERATIVE that the arrival time be pre-arranged. Any
requested time after 11am will be honored. Late night
arrivals should call or SMS my private cell phone number
- provided in the re-confirmation email - upon arrival
or when nearby rather than ring the super loud doorbell.
If you do not provide a check-in time, you run the risk
of nobody being here to let you in!
Rooms
are generally not ready for occupancy until mid-afternoon.
When possible I will show you your room, provide keys,
a tour, and store your luggage in the meantime.
*
Download my opinionated list
of breakfast/brunch
and coffee spots in the neighborhood or a neighborhood
map.
Please,
please, PLEASE do not enter the building
unannounced - always ring the bottom buzzer or call if
instructed and ask for Anne. Otherwise I will have NO
IDEA you have arrived.
It is IMPORTANT– and very much appreciated –
that you call or SMS if your arrival time changes: cancelled
flight, missed plane, bad weather, transit strike, traffic,
etc.
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Check-out
Time
Check-out
time is 12pm. Please confirm payment
has been settled prior to departure.
You
are welcome to 'hang out' as long as necessary and/or
keep a front door key card*
until departure. Luggage can be stored as long
as necessary**
and I can assist you with airport
transportation. (Shuttle and private car services
should be booked one day in advance due to availability.)
Upon departure please leave your towels
in the room (wet towels hanging up) and the room key in
the door - no need to lock it. Check for items you may
have left in the room.
For consideration of others please discard any perishable
food and contribute non-perishable food to the community
food pantry labeled 'free'. Usable Metrocards, phone cards,
CityPass, and subway/bus maps are always welcomed.
*
There is a $50 charge for lost or non-returned keys.
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long-term
on request
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Children
and the Crib
Children
are welcome at EVB&C on the middle and top floors
provided they do not disturb other guests at night and
especially morning. All bedrooms are childproofed to the
best of our ability. Any concerns regarding childproofing
are not only welcomed but encouraged.
Infants (24 months and under) are free-of-charge. There
is an additional charge or $5 per night for a crib.
Crib:
I have the real deal, not the kind of 'crib' as seen on
MTV or late night TV. Please note a crib will not work
in the Dutch or Flight room.
Stroller: I have a small, foldable stroller
perfect for public transportation and navigating the streets
of New York.
I do not offer babysitting services but
can assist in making arrangements in advance.
There are 2 playgrounds located one block
away in Tompkins Square Park.
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CityPass
What
is CityPass? CityPass
is an economical way to see many of the attractions of
New York City (below) with the added benefit of NOT waiting
in line. Tickets can also be purchased online or at the
venues.
American
Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th Street
–
Who can compete with a big blue whale, a dinosaur, or
the universe for that matter? As seen in "Night
at the Museum"
Guggenheim
Museum
Fifth Avenue at 89th Street
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Worth it for Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture
alone - the art is a bonus. Not the most child friendly
museum.
The Museum
of Modern Art
11 West 53 Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues
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MUST SEE . I love the new building and wanted to hate
it! Lots and lots and even more lots of Picasso,
Matisse and Van Gogh plus some of my neighbor's
work and child friendly.
Intrepid
Sea Air Space Museum
The
Intrepid has returned after necessary restoration and
repairs though I don't know when it will make an appearance
on the CityPass.
Pier 86 in the Hudson River at West 46th Street and
12th Avenue
–
The Concord you will never, EVER get
to fly on is there!
Circle
Line Sightseeing Cruises
Pier 83 - Midtown - at West 42nd Street and 12th Avenue
–
See for yourself why NYC is the melting pot of the world.
This is a view that can only be experienced from the
water.
or Statue
of Liberty & Ellis Island
Empire State Building Observatory
350 Fifth Avenue at 34th Street
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This is truly an American building ....built by top-of-the-line
skilled laborers with blood, sweat and tears during
the Depression in only 9 MONTHS! The steel was so hot
from the trucks that poured it in Pennsylvania the metal
cooled on location. ...Oh, you're going for the view!?!
I want to see another plane fly into this one.
The
Metropolitan Museum of Art & The Cloisters
Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street
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Check out the new Greek and Roman Galleries
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Coffee
& Tea
I
offer fair trade coffee from an amazing company Counter
Culture Coffee in North Carolina. This is the same
coffee 9th
Street Espresso uses and you should visit them. They
are just up the street and do it much better than you
or I can. You’ll also get a taste of the local flavor.
Sometimes it’s just worth it to pay a professional!
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Computers
& Internet Access
East
Village Bed & Coffee provides free use of a MacBook
on the top and middle floor common areas with high speed
internet access and printers.
There
is free WiFi throughout the building, so bring your laptop.
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Confirmation
of booking
Online
reservations receive an auto-confirmation and removes
the availability from the website. Bookings are re-confirmed*
via email within 72 hours and subject to review. If you
do not receive a re-confirmation email within 72 hours
please contact me and be patient. Follow-up emails and
telephone calls only delay all communication.
You are responsible for checking your confirmation for
accuracy.
It
is not necessary to show your confirmation upon arrival
though it might be beneficial to have a copy when going
through US Customs.
*To ensure you receive our email to your inbox (not bulk
or junk folders), please add the email address provided
in your confirmation to your address book or safe sender
list. Hotmail users please provide an alternate email
address when booking.
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Curfew
There
is no curfew at East Village Bed & Coffee. You will
have a room key and a front door key
card. I do ask that you are quiet at night
and in the morning. Keep in mind that guests are from
all over the world with different 'clocks'.
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Discounts
East
Village Bed & Coffee is a very, VERY, very
small 1-person business. I do
NOT offer discounts of any kind - including AAA members,
students, or travel agents.
However, I do offer discounted rates in certain rooms
for long-term stays of 15 days or longer. Inquiries about
long-term stays should be emailed
directly.
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Mango!
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Munch
camera shy
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Our
beloved Fang II
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DOGGIES..
Meet
Mango
He WILL get his own webpage one of these days. At the
moment everybody is too busy enjoying him in person. Mango
and I are also being trained to become a therapy team
with The
Good Dog Foundation.
Mango
is a street dog from the beautiful island of Culebra,
Puerto Rico. He is a friendly, happy 'sato', and loves
life, kids, tennis balls, fake ducks and the like, and
ironically snow. Check out his journey
to JFK airport and beyond thanks to my friends at Palmetto
Guesthouse who rescued him and the efforts of Animal
Welfare of Culebra.
As the new concierge he will show you your room and give
a tour of where those toys are plus the sofa. (Note: dogs
are only allowed on the bottom floor.)

Mango and his side kick Blanquita are also winners!
Hugh Heffner and the Playboy Bunny won 4th place at the
annual Tompkins
Sq. Park Dog Halloween Parade in 2008. They were entry
#360!
This year Mango and Blanquita panhandled for charity -
entry #400 something and we were early.
They
didn't win any prizes but received loads of dog treats.
Both 'worked it' to raise money for Animal
Welfare of Culebra Puerto Rico and won financial accolades
for their effort.
Mango likes lounging in his smoking jacket and even enjoys
wearing the toupée on occasion. Blanquita prefers
to go au natural. They enjoy napping, deconstructing toys,
and napping again. Mango is very talented at serenading
Blanquita for a toy. He's quite the gentleman.
"Munch"
(Fang Tres)
Munch*
was adopted at approximately 3 1/2-years of age. As the
3rd owner (at best) of this German Shepherd/Husky mix
things did not work out. Months of training and love did
not help him overcome his anxiety. After searching far
and wide for 'rescue' farms that cater to this type of
animal to live out their natural life, and no interest,
I had no choice but to put Munch down in August of 2008.
This was an extremely difficult decision and one I hope
never to choose again. For the safety of humanity it was
absolutely necessary.
*
Munch was originally named Rambo and renamed Soldier.
Fang
II passed away on Halloween 2006
She
was a lovely dog rescued from hell in Brooklyn and lived
the good life all domesticated dogs should live.
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Electric
Converters, Phone and iPod chargers
I
have an assortment of electric converters
located in a basket on my desk, a drawer full of random
phone chargers, a battery charger
for AA and AAA batteries, Macintosh portable power
adapters and batteries for laptops, and a universal
electric adapter. Tip(s) to fit your electronic
device(s) can be purchased at numerous stores.
Each room has an MP3/iPod/iPhone docking station and charger.
The unit is also an alarm clock/radio.
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Elevators
I
have to laugh every time I hear this question. Remember
New York City was once New Amsterdam. Have you ever been
to Amsterdam? If so stop reading because you'll recognize
the Dutch staircase when you arrive.
EVB&C has NO elevator/lift. The building was built
in 1901 before Elisha Graves Otis's invention of the elevator
was commonly used. And let's face it.. walking 1 or 2
flights of stairs is good for your health. It's time for
America to get off their ass.
Check
out the Lower
East Side Tenement Museum to learn more.
Our building is 3 stories. In NYC real estate terms this
means that the 1st floor is actually street level, the
2nd floor is one flight of stairs, and the (top) 3rd floor
is two flights of stairs.
However, the '1st floor' - originally a Kosher deli -
is double height and each room does have a flight of internal
stairs.
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E-mail
Trouble
To
ensure that you receive our email to your inbox (not bulk
or junk folders), please add the email address provided
in your confirmation to your address book or safe sender
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Extra
Guests
If
you made a reservation for single occupancy and happen
to show up as a double that is fine. You will be charged
an additional $10 per night for the extra person. HOWEVER,
most rooms cannot accommodate extra people beyond the
occupancy on the Rooms &
Rates page.
If you need an air mattress the additional rate will be
$20 ($10 for the extra person and $10 for the air mattress.)
Note: only the French
room can accommodate a rollaway bed.
Unexpected visitors
are another story..
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Food
There
is an overpriced Associated Supermarket located across
the street open 8am - 10pm, 7 days a week. A cheaper,
less gourmet Fine Fare grocery is located 3 blocks south
on the corner of Avenue C and 4th Street. There are numerous
organic/health food stores in the neighborhood.
I provide an opinionated, comprehensive, and frequently
updated list of restaurants
- mainly in the East Village - in addition to a file of
take-away menus and breakfast/brunch
recommendations for your convenience. (Almost anything
can be delivered 24/7 in NYC – including ice cream
from the deli, dry cleaning, even dog food. It's great!!!)
When departing please discard
any food in the kitchen
that cannot be attributed to the 'cause'. If you have
worthy, perishable food such as milk label the container
"free".
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Eco-friendly
Travel Destinations - check out the Brita, cream cheese
and peanut butter!!
Travel + Leisure/Fox 2008 |
Green
Stuff
My
favorite color has been spoiled by overuse but for a good
reason. Check us out in the new Greenopia
guide for New York City.
Here are some green practices you'll find at EVB&C:
AGUA
Tap
water in New York City is reputedly the best in the United
States and our block has several testing/tasting stations;
however, I still provide BRITA
filtered water in each refrigerator. Please refill your
plastic water bottles rather than purchase new. Don’t
forget to recycle containers when you discard them.
EVB&C also uses low-flow toilets by TOTO
and low-flow showerheads.
THE SWIMMING POOL
Not really, but my koi pond only uses natural
bacteria from Microbe-Lift,
environmentally safe mosquito control for all, and no
chemicals.
PLANT
SOME BULBS
CFL light bulbs seemingly last forever and even dim in
a ‘black out’. These heavy yet energy efficient
light bulbs just keep getting better and better. All appliances
at EVB&C are Energy
Star rated. New energy efficient boilers have been
recently installed to help reduce water consumption.
COMPOST
I won’t ask you to do it but feel free to. All compost
is given to my local community garden: Sam & Sadie
Koenig Garden at 237 E. 7th Street. The chef from Arcane
– across the street and a good one! – saves
for me as well.
LAUNDRY
EVB&C does its best in color management. First, to
reduce water waste, sheets and towels are NOT changed
daily unless requested. I use Persil
laundry products, which are environmentally safe with
biodegradable packaging.
CLEANING
Seventh
Generation cleaning products are employed, unless
chemicals such as chlorine are absolutely required for
a specific use.
BED BUGS
We don't have any and please don't bring any. We use Clean
Rest® allergen barrier/anti-bug mattress and box
spring covers. Great customer service by the way.
RECYCLE
AND REUSE
There’s no excuse not to, plus it’s mandatory
in NYC. One improperly separated item is a $100 fine.
Bins for paper, plastic, metal, glass, and batteries are
provided on each floor.
EVB&C also provides re-usable shopping bags for guests
to shop till they drop or just go to the market. EVB&C
also recycles
CFL
light bulbs.
PAPERLESS,
WIRELESS, and UTILITY FREE?
Sanitary and towel products are made locally by Marcal
from 100% recycled paper.
EVB&C provides free wireless throughout the building,
neighbors often share, and nearly all NYC public parks
provide free wireless.
Who
knows, solar panels may appear on the roof in the next
few years.
TRANSPORTATION
Public transportation is encouraged,
bicycles available at EVB&C,
plus Band-Aids for your feet when you become a true New
Yorker.
WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR YOURSELF…
STOP THE CATALOG MADNESS
Opt out of catalogs by choice and keep the ones you want:
CatalogChoice.org
ANNOYING PHONE CALLS
Now stop the telemarketing madness:
DoNotCall.gov
STOP BARKING
and save a tree... read a daily newspaper online.
ENERGY
Most utility companies offer rebates, coupons, capital
improvement/tax benefits and even frequent flyer miles
or the option to help pay down your child's student loan
simply by changing your heating system, air conditioning,
recycling appliances, and ironically even changing your
choice of utility provider to an ESCO - a company that
provides alternatively generated power, such as wind or
solar. Check with your local provider.
WHAT IS FAIR TRADE?
Helping humanity
and have your coffee at the same
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Guest
Phone Numbers*
Please
give your friends and family the following telephone
numbers if you wish to receive phone calls. All telephones
have answering machines.
Top
Floor
(Black & White, Zen, Flight and Beach Room)
212-533-3057
Middle Floor
(French, Afghani, Mexican and Dutch Room)
212-505-3203
Bottom Floor
(Chalet, Treehouse, Observatory and Empty Nest)
212-982-8244
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NOTE: The general information number
212-533-4175 forwards to an automated voice messaging
service. Messages are NOT checked nor returned.
The reservation number 917-816-0071 is
available during office hours.
Current guests are emailed a private contact number
in the re-confirmation email.
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Guesthouse
What
is a European-style guesthouse? In a nutshell, a home
with rooms-to-let and shared bathroom facilities, similar
to where you may have stayed in Europe. Also called a
pensione in Italy or casas de huéspedes in Mexico.
But I like to think of it as a bed & breakfast without
the breakfast and 'guesthouse' is just easier to say than
'a bed & breakfast without the breakfast'.
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Guide
Books
A
large selection of guide books are located on each floor,
from Mandarin to Vegan.
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Hairdryer
There
is a hairdryer in each bathroom and one extra - available
on request - for your room.
See what else is in the bathroom!
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Handicap
Access
Unfortunately,
EVB&C is not ADA compliant as this building is over
110 years old. We've had many requests and recommend suitable
accommodation for the 'wheelchair
divas/drivers'! Note: ALL rooms require the
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History
Just
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Hours
of Operation
Office
(telephone) hours are Monday through Saturday
except Thursday 11am - 5pm EST: 917-816-0071
East Village Bed & Coffee is not open to the
general public, only to guests - numero uno,
the big enchiladas. ¿Comprende? Stopping by without
prior notice is greatly frowned upon. This is disruptive
to all.
Tours are given by appointment
only and preferably mid-afternoon when guests
are out and the disruption is minimal.
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House
Rules
Still
working on that one. Refer to specific sections for answers
to your questions.
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Iron
There
is an iron and ironing board on each floor. We also have
a professional garment steamer available on request.
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Keys
Every
room has a set of keys: one for the room and a key card
for the self-locking building entrance door. You will
have 24/7 access.
There is a $50 charge for a lost or non-returned entrance
key.
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Kitchens
I
don't cook for you, but you can. (Even better, you can
cook for me!) I do provide excellent coffee,
a large selection of tea, and filtered drinking water.
There are newly renovated kitchens on the middle and top
floors.(I haven't figured out what I want to do with the
bottom floor kitchen.) All are fully equipped with plenty
of room for storing food and necessities including a coffee
maker, tea kettle, refrigerator, gas stove, and 'community
food pantry' of non-perishable items left by
departing guests.
Additional appliances vary by floor including: espresso
maker, microwave, popcorn popper. Refrigerators are stocked
full of condiments such as mustard, peanut butter, and
jam.
You are responsible for cleaning up after yourself and
leaving the kitchen in order.
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Laundry
The
laundry facilities on premises are for business use only
and do not suffice even for me.
Most likely you will find me at the laundromat located
on the corner of Avenue C and 5th Street, open 24-hours
including drop-off service. There is also a laundromat
on the corner of Avenue C and 8th Street – drop-off
service only.
In
order to help reduce water waste, sheets and towels are
NOT changed daily unless requested.
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City refers to the avenues named alphabetically
and not to be confused with the A,B,C's in other
boroughs. Originally, the neighborhood was a salt
marsh and Manhattan bounded on the east side by
1st Avenue. The area was infilled in the 1800's,
which explains why Weeping Willows flourish here.
James Cagney was raised around the corner. Geraldo
Rivera grew up across the street (unfortunately
we share the same birthday... however I
DID 'NT change my name). Artist Kiki Smith lives
around the corner (one of her sculptures can be
viewed from our backyard) as does John Leguizamo.
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Location,
location, location
>>download
a neighborhood
map
The
latest shooting of interest is the 3rd episode of "Kidnapped"
on NBC. Guests can see first hand how a studio can rip
your place apart and make it unrecognizable.The show was
so successful it was cancelled, but continued online.
The feature film "Happy
End" with Audrey Tautou was filmed here in 2003.
Law & Order Criminal Intent Death Roe
episode with Chris Penn unappetizingly features our backyard
in the opening scene as a the back of an Italian restaurant
in 2005.
Check out Hilary
Duff in front of our door!
East Village Bed and Coffee is located in the East (Greenwich)
Village of downtown Manhattan in an area called Alphabet
City. If your guidebook says to 'keep
away' from the Alphabet City, you need to buy
a new guidebook!
The East Village is one of - if not the most
- vibrant and culturally diverse neighborhoods in NYC,
not to mention safe and drug free these days. For you
TV buffs, our 9th precinct would be the "NYPD Blue"
and "Kojak" precinct. Not to worry, the cops
are still here. The new precinct building on our corner
was under construction on 9/11 and opened that day out
of necessity.
A visit to the Lower
East Side Tenement Museum is a fantastic
introduction to the history of this area.
If you want to stay near a major tourist attraction like
Times Square, you will have the company of other tourists.
If you want to experience the real
New York, the East Village is an ideal neighborhood to
explore. Check out our neighborhood directory www.east-village.com.
Also visit our neighborhood radio station East
Village Radio. Does your neighborhood have a radio
station? How cool is that?
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Lost
& Found
You
have a 2-week 'window of opportunity' to claim lost items
before they are donated to charity. Your credit card will
be charged for any shipping costs exceeding $5.
Most likely, EVB&C will contact you if anything is
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Lost
Luggage
You
are responsible for waiting and receiving your luggage
as you must sign for it.
Luggage is typically delivered in the middle of the night.
Most likely the airlines will tell you a different time
but I will tell you 90 - 95% of lost luggage is delivered
between 3 and 4 am by a private service, not the airlines.
Please DO NOT give my private cell phone number or my
reservation number to the airlines. If you do not have
a cell phone provide the phone number for your floor -
listed in your re-confirmation email. They will call prior
to delivery or just show up and ring the bell repeatedly
until someone answers. Try to avoid this and keep your
fellow flatmates happy. (Our doorbell is super loud!)
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Luggage
Storage
Ain't
no problem! You can store your luggage on the bottom floor
after check-out time. If you have a late departure generally
you can keep the front door key card until then.
You may also request long term storage.
Luggage
Storage
Options in Midtown
Luggage
storage was banned everywhere after 9/11 but there are
now 2 options:
Penn Station
Purchase the cheapest Amtrak ticket and you can store
your luggage at a cost of $4.50 per piece. Checked baggage
is available from 5:15am – 9:45pm.
Schwartz Travel Services
Daily, weekly, and monthly storage available. $6-10 per
bag for 24 hours.
355 W. 36th Street
between 8th & 9th Avenue
Open 8am – 11pm
48 West 46th Street
between 5th & 6th Avenue
Open 8am – 8pmin't
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MetroCards
Also see Public
Transportation and Walking
Distance
in NYC
The fare for a subway or local bus ride is $2.25. There
is a free transfer (valid for 2 hours) between the bus
and subway, and bus to bus. Exact fare in coins*
or MetroCard is required for buses. Subways only take
MetroCard. If you qualify for Reduced
Fare, you can travel for half fare. Up to three children
44 inches tall and under ride for free when accompanied
by a fare paying adult.
Cost:
1 Day Fun Pass $8.25
7-Day Pass $27
14-Day Pass $51.50
Monthly
Pass $89
Per
ride pass:
Put $8 or more on your card and receive a 15% bonus. For
example, a $20 purchase gives you $23, 10 trips for the
price of 9, with $0.50 balance. Refill your card to use
the balance. Cards can be 'refilled'
for any amount.
Where to
buy:
Subway stations from the token booth clerk
or vending machines and some neighborhood merchants displaying
the MetroCard gold icon.
Where
to get maps:
Subway
station token booth clerks for both subway and bus maps
*
Tokens are no longer in service - though old ones can
be purchased from the New York Transit Museum in Brooklyn
or Grand Central Terminal. For some strange reason, buses
can not accept all dimes! If you pay for a MetroCard with
a credit or debit card you can receive a credit if there
is a problem with the card or it's lost or stolen.
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East Village was named the #2 Best Place to Live
in North America in 2005 by the 30-year old Project
for Public Space organization!
"The East Village has so many things to do, people
to watch, places to see – it's a hotbed
of activities, and it's welcoming at the same
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Neighborhood
Hum,
nothin' (written) yet... check in the Location
section and download my new neighborhood
map.
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Noise
GOOD
NEWS, sound-proof windows have been installed
in all rooms facing the street manufactured by the best
- City
Quiet. Though you won't get to hear the trucks and
bars we love to hate, you can say "Night Night"'
when you do leave them in the City that never sleeps*.
Earplugs are available for extra sensitive ears as well
as ambient 'white' noise machines when requested -- sounds
like a fan and helps balance out all noise.
The French, Black & White, Flight, Dutch and Observatory
rooms all face the street.
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Construction producing noise is regulated by time of day
and starts quite early. Horn honking is illegal across
the board unless an emergency. I'm convinced, however,
this question is not on the exam for taxi drivers. Car
alarms must cease after 30 seconds. Check the license
plates of those cars – most likely they are not
from NYC.
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Every
auto-loving neighbor's worst nightmare: the film
crews' parking guy
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Parking
Click
here for more information on public and private parking
facilities. Rates vary by garage, owner of garage,
hour of day, day of week, week of month, month of year,
and events going on in the City. In general, a true New
Yorker can't even figure that one out!
I can tell you street parking in our
neighborhood is free but mind the signs regarding 'Alternate
Side of the Street Parking Rules' for street cleaning.
effective Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday between
11 am and 12:30pm. You may double park during this time
but your car must be moved accordingly to avoid
getting a ticket.
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Payment
A
valid credit card is needed to secure a booking. A 1-night
deposit is taken at this time. The balance due must be
settled upon arrival.
EVB&C accepts MasterCard, VISA, Discover, AmEx, Diner's
Club, traveler's cheques, and cash.
Wire transfer can be arranged for long-term stays.
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Pets
East
Village Bed & Coffee does not allow pets – though
I love them and have my own. The volume of guests with
allergies far out number the requests for pets.
Click here
for information on our own pet and for allergy
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Public
Transportation
Public
transportation in NYC is invaluable if you want to save
your feet and taxi money – though bicycling
has proven to be the fastest mode of transportation.
Click
here to download a Manhattan bus map
and link to other boroughs.
Bus
drivers are quite friendly*.
Don't hesitate to tell the driver where you want to get
off and they will do their best to let you know. However,
please don't engage the driver in a conversation while
he/she is driving.
*
If you find yourself short of money, drivers often let
you ride for free... you didn't hear that from me! Obviously,
don't get on the bus knowingly short of change.
Click
here to view the NYC subway map
Don't
fear riding the subway. Safety is not the issue; the trickiest
part is getting your bearings when you are above ground.
DO NOT attempt to NOT PAY by jumping the turnstile. The
underground is famous for undercover cops and surveillance
cameras. YOU WILL GET CAUGHT!
Click
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Rates
Rates include all applicable
taxes: combined NY State and City sales tax (8.875%),
Hotel Room Occupancy tax (5.875%), plus $2 per-night NYC
room charge.
Please refer to the Room &
Rates page for more information and pictures.
Rates vary according to room size.
A single rate means the total cost for one
person occupying one room. A double rate means the total
cost for two persons occupying one room.
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Recycling
Recycling
is mandatory in NYC as it should be everywhere. I am the
queen of recycling!
Required is the separation of rubbish from recyclables.
There is a bin for garbage, a bin for paper, one for batteries,
and another for glass-metal-plastic (non-food container
plastic). Please separately save all plastic bags for
re-use or recycling but not in the bin. Don't worry, I
won't force you to compost!
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Reservations
A
valid credit card is required to book through my secure
sever. A 1-night deposit is charged. The balance can be
made with another form of payment. There is a 2-night
minimum to reserve, 3-night minimum on
weekends - any nights between Thursday and Monday.
(Any 2 days remaining and shown available on weekends
can be reserved online.) 1-night reservations
are only accepted by phone AFTER checking availability
and WITHIN 2 weeks of arrival.
Long-term inquires (15 days or longer) should email
directly, with "Long Term" as the subject heading.
I accept reservations up to one year in advance and taken
in the order of receipt. Please use our secure Online
Booking. There is an option to be placed on our waiting
list. If you have any difficulties or no access to
a computer phone during office hours or fax.
If you are looking for a particular room please book as
far in advance as possible. EVB&C typically fills
up 3-8 months in advance.
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Safe
I
have it, but it's not in your room and I'm not telling
you where it is.
You are more than welcome to relinquish your valuables
to me for security.
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York City is again ranked the safest large city
in America by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
(2009).
Statistics
are based on overall crime rates for cities with
a population of more than 1 million.
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Safety
& Security
25,000+
guests over nearly 12 years and NEVER a theft! Well, that
is not entirely true: milk from the refrigerator and some
food.
There is also an NYPD Precinct on the corner!!!
See also the location
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Smoking
This
is a NON-SMOKING building.
Smokers may use our garden – weather permitting
and without disturbance to other guests.
SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN ALL PUBLIC PLACES - including
bars and restaurants - within New York City. It's the
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Switching
Rooms
No
problem. You have the option to book an additional room(s)
through the online
booking system. You may also request to switch
rooms for a single night through the 'comments' area of
the booking system.
I will provide you with the new room key one day prior
to the switch and move your luggage after the room is
vacated and cleaned, and lock the door.
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Telephones
Each
floor has a telephone*
and answering machine with free local and regional service.
A phone card is required to call long-distance and easily
purchased. To dial within New York City dial 1 + area
code + 7 digit numb er... even if you are calling within
the building.
Please give your friends and family the following telephone
number(s) if you wish to receive phone calls here.
Top
Floor
(Black & White, Zen, Flight and Beach)
212-533-3057
Middle Floor
(French, Afghani, Mexican and Dutch)
212-505-3203
Bottom Floor
(Observatory, Treehouse, Empty Nest, and Chalet)
212-982-8244
The
international dialing code from
the US is 011 then the country code. Numbers dialed within
the US and NYC must first dial '1' then the 3-digit area
code.
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NOTE: 212-533-4175 is for general information ONLY and
not answered. The reservation number 917-816-0071 is in
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Things
you should know about NYC that NOBODY will ever tell you..
Houston
Street is pronouced 'HOW-stan' not HUE-stan'.
The Street is named for William
Houstoun not the City in Texas.
The
words 'Original' and 'Official'
are often interchanged and used in reference
to a business or website and meaningless!
Alcohol and Wine in NYC are only sold in liquor
or wine stores. Wine sold in groceries is not true wine
but rather a low (American beer) level of alcohol. Liquor
stores were recently allowed to open on Sundays. No alcohol
may be sold or bought anywhere between the hours of 4am
and 12noon on Sundays. Bars are not permitted to sell
wine or liquor for takeaway.
Americans
& Bathrooms:
Outside
the United States, it is customary to close the bathroom
door when not in use – though some forget to turn
off the light. There is a more than fair chance that NOBODY
is in the bathroom – so knock first.
Drivers:
There is no right turn on red in New York City! (I learned
the hard way.) Double parking or parking in a bus stop
will get you a ticket faster than anything. However there
is an 'unofficial' double parking tolerance policy in
this neighborhood regarding Alternate Side of the Street
Parking Rules... More
advice!
DVDs are coded by region. DVDs
purchased in the USA are coded for USA players (region
1). If you wish to view American DVDs in your country
a multi-region DVD player is required.
Macy's
and Bloomingdale's Department
stores offer an 11% discount to foreigners on EVERYTHING.
Simply present your passport to receive a discount card.
Subway and Bus Click
here for more information. Note the scale
of the subway map is completely out-of-proportion especially
in regards to our neighborhood.
The Dallas / Ft. Worth airport is larger
than the island of Manhattan.
Broadway
is reputedly the longest street in North America: spanning
lower Manhattan to the Albany, New York - the capital
of New York State.
See also Tipping
and Walking
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Tipping
in New York City
Some
will tell you tipping is optional*,
yet customary. I will tell you the truth!
Taxi drivers, waiters, and bartenders make almost their
entire income from tips! These occupations are the few
that are paid below the legal minimum wage. Tipping is
NOT optional if you want good service.
The standard good service tip is 15-20% of the total.
(Of course, if the service is sub par that would be a
different story.)
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NOTE: In the USA gratuity is NOT included to the final
cost of a taxi ride or restaurant check. The exception
may be for a large group of people. A large group of people
may receive a bill with gratuity included according to
their policy noted on the menu. A quick rule of thumb
to figure out gratuity is to double the amount of tax.
The other exception is in a restaurant. The general rule
is to exclude tip from the cost of wine bottles - no liquor
- unless there is a corkage fee.
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Tourist
Attractions
Attractions
are located all over the City. I can advise on the best
form of transportation to your destination. (see below
for approximate times)
The double
decker bus tours are an excellent way to see the city
without having to damage your feet – the link
is to one of the many companies offering tours.
CityPass
is an economical way to visit attractions and skip
the wait in line.
Also
check the section on our location.
Approximate travel times from EVB&C:
via public transportation..
Central
Park 35 minutes
Empire
State Building 25 minutes
The
Gugg 45 minutes
Lincoln
Center for the Performing Arts 45 minutes
Metropolitan
Museum of Art 35 minutes
Museum
of Modern Art 30 minutes
P.S.1
Rockefeller
Center 25 minutes
Staten
Island Ferry 40 minutes
Statue
of Liberty 45 minutes
Times
Square 30 minutes
World
Trade Center 40 minutes
and
walking to neighborhoods:
Chelsea
40 minutes
Chinatown 30 minutes
Little Italy 25 minutes
Lower East Side 10 minutes
Nolita 20 minutes
SoHo 25 minutes
Tribeca 45 minutes
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Tours
of EVB&C
Please
do not 'stop by' unexpectedly and expect a tour. The day
has been preplanned for weeks and always busy. You may
call during office hours to arrange
an appointment. Mid-afternoon is the ideal time for a
tour when most guests are out and about.
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Towels
EVB&C
provides towels, wash cloths and linens of course. Save
the space in your luggage for shopping. Extra towels/new
towels are available on request.
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Visitors
Visitors
are welcome as long as they don't disturb or interfere
with the peace and freedom of other guests and leave at
a reasonable hour.
Unauthorized overnight visitors are STRICTLY PROHIBITED
without prior acceptance and will be charged and/or asked
to leave the premises.
Also see the the section on extra
guests.
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Waiting
List
If
you don’t find what you’re looking for on
the ‘availability’
page click on ‘put your name on the waiting
list'. You will be automatically notified of a cancellation
via email.
I cannot, however, edit or delete dates on your behalf
nor can you specify a room or occupancy preference. This
is just a courtesy of advance notice.
Please DO NOT reply to the notification if you have made
other arrangements and DISREGARD any further notices.
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Weddings,
Groups, and Group Tours
BLOCKING
OUT DATES IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. I am far too
small a business to manage 100% turnover on any given
day – a logistical nightmare. Hosting large groups
is also incredibly disruptive to the other guests and
to my family. As a policy, a maximum of three rooms
can be booked under the same name for the same dates.
If the same group books several rooms under different
names, the bookings will be cancelled.
It is important that guests note both the smoking
and cancellation policies and
other relevant information found in the FAQs. Most
importantly, it is paramount that all guests respect the
privacy of others while staying at East Village Bed and
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What's
that thing in front of the building?
A
bus shelter. We're lucky to have one. Most bus stops in
NYC don't - also good for staying dry when you're trying
to hail a cab in the rain.
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What
is 'walking distance' in NYC?
NEW
YORKERS WALK.. A LOT*,
which is why you will see shoe stores and massage joints
everywhere.
A city block is bounded by avenues and streets. Avenues
run north/south and streets east/west. As a general rule
the distance between avenues is 3 times the distance between
streets - completing a square if-you-will. However, somebody
twisted the grid in the West Village and in parts of Lower
Manhattan! We'll just blame it on the Dutch for now.
- 20
north-south blocks equals 1 mile.
- Fifth
Avenue divides the streets into East and West.
- Sixth
Avenue is also referred to as Avenue of the Americas
- East
8th Street is also called St. Marks west of Tompkins
Square Park to Astor Place.
- Broadway
is actually the longest street in America - running
from lower Manhattan to the capital of New York State
- Albany.
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NOTE: The NYC Subway map is completely
out of scale. My neighborhood map IS
to scale. It took 12 years to complete and it's yours
to download. I
would be working for the MTA right now, but they wouldn't
hire me in the map department. If they get wind of this
map they will be calling me back! It's our secret.
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Wheelchairs
Though
EVB&C is not ADA compliant
because of the age of the building you are welcome to
leave a wheelchair on the bottom floor in our workshop.
There is a pharmacy up the street that rents wheelchairs.
The last time we rented one (Oct. 2009) it was $20 per
day with a refundable $200 deposit. If necessary we would
be happy to reserve one for you.
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Who
Stays Here
Lots
of people, young and old: mostly people whom concentrate
on living and not complaining. Neighbor’s relatives,
heaps in the culture arts: from musicians to oncologists;
visual artists to scholars; faculty; families; film producers,
directors, and DP’s; friends and florists. You name
it.
The bottom line is many become and remain friends. Some
have even met here, married, and had kids. Others have
become engaged or married at City Hall with moi as the
witness. If you’re a repeat guest please provide
some keywords so I can Google my brain.
Here are a few others:
Sean Aiken, the oneweekjob
guy, frequent guests including author Sonja
Nagl
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Meet
Harrison, with his dog
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Who
We Are

Anne
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We
are a 'she'. That would be me - Anne Edris.
East Village Bed & Coffee is my home. I answer the
phone, the door, your questions, etc. I have an MFA in
painting from the Maryland Institute, College of Art.
Mostly I re-paint rooms now -- all because I love this
place. (more
about me) And after doing everything myself for over
a decade I decided I needed help...
Harrison Hertzman became my assistant
in 2008. We met in Culebra, Puerto Rico. He has a business
degree from Bucknell University and experience in the
hospitality industry. When he asked me if I needed assistance
and could he bring his dog Blanquita to work the answer
was a definitive ‘YES’. Harrison even drove
me to JFK airport to pick up my adopted dog Mango
from Puerto Rico. Though sometimes I wonder if he only
sticks around because our dogs have become such good pals.
We have a lot in common, which makes for a good team:
love of music, culture, canines, hockey, and the City.
The
Rest of the Crew..
Billye – ‘The Bull with a
Vacuum’ has cleaned for me off-and-on for over 4
years. He holds a special place in my heart. After moving
back to NYC from Seattle for a 2nd time, he asked for
his old job back. No questions asked. This guy can clean
like you can’t even do for yourself and don't ask
for his phone number. I'm not letting him leave again.
Billye is also a barista and aspiring graffiti artist.
Check out his artwork.
Coletta – She’s been with
me the longest. I hired here because the‘Craigslist’
posting said she was from the beautiful island of Saint
Lucia. Well, so is my better half of 10 years; and knowing
him, I knew Coletta must be good. She’s a talented
photographer. Many of her pics are on my website and she’s
for hire!
Lupe – We met through a mutual
friend from Italy. She is THE CLEANING DYNOMO. She sometimes
brings her two lovely daughters on days off from school.
They make origami out of MetroCards and often shred paper
for me for a little extra ‘allowance’.
Then there is Henry. He's the brains
behind the website and indispensable: my database guru,
the architect completing PCI compliance, security port
scans and all those other programming acronyms that elude
me. Without Henry EVB&C would still be in the 20th
century.
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Why
don't you answer my phone call?
Keep
in mind EST (Eastern Standard Time),
then the bathroom, the dog, the subway, errands, the daughter
that only visits me on her time, cell-free zones in NYC,
late arrivals due to flight delays, yadda, yadda, ya.
You've heard it a million times, but it's true. Your phone
call IS important. I will be happy to return your call
if a room is available for your requested dates. Look
at the bright side it will be my nickel!
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