Building a Better Doorman Station

Problem Solved! For Co-ops and Condos

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Location is everything, as they say, and that includes doorman stations. In older co-op and condo buildings, they are often situated in places that make the doorman's job a lot harder, especially when the doorman is also responsible for accepting packages. In this episode, Marilyn Sygrove, president of Sygrove Associates Design Group, shares how one co-op renovated its old, dysfunctional doorman station into one that works for today’s requirements. Marilyn Sygrove is interviewed by Paula Chin for Habitat Magazine.

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Building a Better Doorman Station

Problem Solved! For Co-ops and Condos

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#Business #Habitat Magazine #Real Estate #New York City #Board Of Directors #Gardening #Lifestyle #Podcasting Education #Condominium #Coop #Apartment

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