My experience with Jonathan, the owner, was significantly below expectations. He initially contacted me with an offer for a 6-month lease on an office space, which I accepted. He informed me of an immediate availability due to a tenant eviction in late April. I patiently waited the entire following week until the beginning of the new month, as instructed, to finalize the agreement. After meeting him and viewing the space, several discrepancies arose between what was implied and the reality of the offering.
Firstly, the space advertised was not an executive or virtual office in the typical sense. Key amenities commonly associated with such spaces were absent:
There was no receptionist.
-Package delivery was not offered.
-A phone line was not included; instead, a VOIP provider was suggested.
-Dedicated internet access was not provided; tenants shared a single connection.
-No printer (He offered me some bulky printer which he would probably charge me for monthly that was huge)
-Air conditioning was turned off after 6 PM.
-After-hours access required manually operating a timer for the lights.
-Critically, the owner stated there was no insurance coverage, and I would be liable for any incidents within my space, including theft or water damage.
-The office itself measured approximately 8 feet by 9 feet (around 72 square feet). While I won't detail the exact pricing, it was comparable to larger, fully-equipped executive offices in the area (approximately 164 square feet). Additionally, a $85 monthly fee was requested for a basic IKEA desk, which I declined, opting to bring my own furniture.
Despite these shortcomings, the office's proximity to my home led me to proceed with the lease agreement, especially since Jonathan had initiated the conversation with the 6-month term. Having waited patiently for a week as requested to finalize the paperwork at the start of the new month, I was particularly disappointed when, upon reviewing the 14-page contract, it stipulated a 12-month term, directly contradicting our initial agreement. When I pointed this out, Jonathan's demeanor shifted noticeably, becoming rude despite his repeated assertions that he was not upset. We eventually reached a tentative agreement, and I was allowed to take the contract to review. He also expressed dissatisfaction with my decision to use my own furniture.
An hour later, I received a text message stating, 'Good Afternoon. Hope all is well. After consideration of the terms and price we have decided to not move forward with the lease. We do appreciate your interest and meetings. Have a nice day.'
Based on this experience, I cannot recommend this offering as a viable executive or virtual office solution. There are more suitable and appropriately priced options available nearby, such as Enclave and Hampton Business Centers.
Thank God I didn't sign that agreement, I already found a great office close by starting in June twice the space and CHEAPER with all the bells and whistles.
Oh, cherry on top is a random old coffee machine that you have to put your own coffee grounds in to brew a cup for the entire office, some backyard shack type of business going here.
