FAQ
Answers to the questions that matter before requesting a tour.
How do I find available workshops?
Check the live AppFolio feed on the Available Spaces page. Availability changes; that feed is the source for current listings.
How do I arrange a tour?
Before an appointment to see units, we require a completed questionnaire. Download, print, complete, and email it to info@theBEKIN.com for the leasing manager’s review. If the building looks like a fit, the leasing manager will introduce you to the showing coordinator. Tours are by appointment only.
What does rent include?
Rent includes building maintenance and services, including electricity, janitorial services, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Under certain conditions, there may be a nominal charge for a workshop using excessive electricity or for electrical upgrades required for a tenant’s needs. Optional mailboxes are $10 per month.
Is there heat and air conditioning?
The building was built for storage and has no central heating or air conditioning. Its concrete construction helps keep the building cool. Space heaters may be necessary for some workshops. Each workshop comes with a remote-controlled ceiling fan.
Do I need to sign a long-term lease?
New workshop tenants sign a one-year lease. A deposit equal to one month’s rent is required upon lease signing. Tenants must complete an application and pay a $20 credit-check charge. There is a $250 early termination fee, subject to re-renting the unit.
What type of lease would I sign?
The BEKIN requires a gross lease: the landlord is responsible for building-related expenses, and the tenant is responsible for monthly rent unless otherwise agreed.
What are the building hours?
Normal workshop hours are 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m., seven days a week. All floors and gates are locked outside those hours. Spaces may not be used for sleeping or overnight accommodation by workshop occupants or guests.
What businesses are permitted?
We assess each potential workshop tenant’s proposed activities and needs individually to make sure they are compatible with the building and its other occupants. Please describe your intended use in the questionnaire. A completed questionnaire is required before an appointment to view units.
What does each workshop include?
Workshops are provided in a raw condition, with concrete walls, ceilings, and floors; some interior walls may be standard drywall. Each has a solid-core door, fluorescent lighting, and several electrical outlets, with light wells in some locations. Natural light varies, and most workshops do not have windows. One shared restroom is available on each floor, including a utility sink with hot and cold water. Shops have either a 5-foot double door or a 36-inch single door. The building does not have a ventilation system.
How do parking and building access work?
Parking permits are issued, typically one per unit. There are approximately 20 parking spaces, none reserved. Parking is first come, first served, with no visitor parking in the lot. Temporary parking in front of the freight elevator is available for loading and unloading. Building access is through the rear entrance off 37th Street.
What tenant improvements are allowed?
Tenant improvements require building management’s approval. All concrete must remain white. Drywall may be painted but must be repainted white upon vacating. Items affixed to concrete walls, ceilings, or floors, and any electrical work, require approval. Electrical improvements or changes must be made by a BEKIN management-approved electrician. These requirements help preserve the integrity of the building.