A friend of mine just sent me an email asking if I knew of anyone that might be interested in some communal style co-working office space in the Boston area, specifically near Central Square in Cambridge. Here are the details, right from her…

Membership includes: free wi-fi, coffee/snacks, printer access, lots of
space, 24/7 use; may eventually include phone. If there are other
benefits you’d like to see, please suggest them!

Transportation: 5-10 min walk or 1 min bus-ride from Red Line (Central
Sq), parking available for 2-3 cars, very accessible for cyclists (near
Esplanade), on bus routes to Brookline/Longwood.

The space itself:
Single-family house currently under renovation, a few blocks from
Central Square in Cambridge.

Downstairs — this will be a cafe-like environment with couches &
armchairs in one room and a big table in the other. Each room is
probably 20×20, and has floor-to-ceiling windows. There is a common
kitchen which will have bar stools at the counter, and a 20×20 brick
patio in the back. These rooms might be open to day-members, or to
community events in the evenings. Also, there is a downstairs bathroom
(w/ shower for anyone cycling or running to work).

Second floor — four rooms that can comfortably accommodate 2-4
workstations each. All except the smallest have several windows. Some
storage will be available; still working out exactly what that will look
like. There is also a bathroom on the second floor. This area would be
quieter than the downstairs, so that members can concentrate. A
start-up may want to rent a whole room for easy collaboration though.

Third floor - a nice space, but the ceilings are low and sloped, so the
price will be lower too. Divided into a front and back room with one
large window each, and room for 7 desks total.

Probable pricing:
2nd floor desk - $250/month
3rd floor desk - $150/month
Access to 1st floor common areas only - $75/month

Space will be available December 1, but the lease will need to be signed Photos of the space are available, and visits can be arranged too.

Since I didn’t want to post her email address and phone number directly here, contact me if you are interested and I can happily pass you and your information along to her.