NYC Needs A Place to Think

A quiet, no-frills focus space where you can rent a desk by the hour. No talking. No Zoom calls. Just silence and a place to get work done.

$8
Per Hour
20
Quiet Desks
8am-12am
Open Daily

There's nowhere to focus in NYC

Every knowledge worker, student, and creative in New York has experienced this frustration.

Coffee Shops Are Packed

You walk into 3 different cafes before finding a seat. Then you're surrounded by loud conversations and laptop clatter.

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Life Happens in Between

You want a quiet hour to read or write between yoga and getting groceries. Home has distractions. Cafes are loud. You just need a place.

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No Late-Night Options

When home isn't working, you need somewhere else to go.

Guaranteed quiet. No guesswork.

We're not reinventing coworking. We're just providing the one thing everyone needs: a quiet place to think.

  • No Talking. No Exceptions.

    This isn't a suggestion. It's the rule. Phone calls, Zoom meetings, and conversations happen elsewhere.

  • Book Online, Guaranteed Seat

    Reserve your spot ahead of time. No guessing, no hunting for a seat. If you booked it, it's yours.

  • Pay Only for What You Use

    No memberships required. No monthly fees. Just $8/hour for the time you need.

  • Open Until Midnight

    Inspiration doesn't follow a 9-to-5 schedule. Neither do we.

$8/hr
Simple. Transparent. No surprises.

Simple economics that work

One location, 20 desks, one employee at a time. Low overhead, clear value proposition.

20
Desks
16
Hours/Day Open
45%
Break-Even Occupancy
~9
Avg Seats to Break Even

The numbers work

Conservative projections based on real NYC commercial rents and fair wages ($50/hr for all staff).

Scenario Occupancy Monthly Revenue Monthly Costs Monthly Net
Break-Even 45% $34,560 $34,500 $60
Conservative 50% $38,400 $33,795 $4,605
Target (Year 1) 60% $46,080 $34,530 $11,550
Optimistic 70% $53,760 $35,265 $18,495

* All projections include owner salary at $50/hr. "Profit" is true surplus after all compensation.

Seeking startup capital

Looking for a loan to cover initial setup costs and a small buffer to get started.

Use of Funds

Security Deposit (2 months) $11,000
Furniture (20 desks + chairs) $5,000
Tech Setup (WiFi, booking system, displays) $2,000
Lighting & Acoustic Treatment $1,500
Legal / LLC Formation $700
Marketing (Launch) $800
Working Capital (2 months rent buffer) $11,000
Total Needed $32,000

Loan Amount Sought

$32,000

Structured as a loan with interest.
Open to discussing terms.

Path to launch

1

Secure Funding

Finalize loan agreement

2

Sign Lease

Chinatown/LES location

3

Build Out

Furniture, tech, acoustics

4

Soft Launch

Limited hours, gather feedback

5

Full Launch

8am-midnight, 7 days

Interested in funding this venture?

I'm looking for a loan to bring A Place to Think to life. Let's talk about how we can make this happen.

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