Hello, everyone! I'm (35,M) a resident of the Chinatown/Spui/Centrum area. I have a full-time cybersecurity job that I mostly work remotely, plus my own media and IT side projects in the evenings and weekends. I'm looking for a small private workspace, and I'd much rather rent from a local landlord or business owner than go back to a predatory coworking chain (TRIBE, Spaces/Regus are a no-go). Already on the list with AnnASpaces, but I haven't heard back from them after months.
What I need, concretely:
- A small room, around 10 m², definitely not much bigger than 15 unless it's very reasonably priced. Cheap is the goal, in a non-residential place.
- Ideally, something close to the center. I want to keep it in the neighborhood. I love this place, and want to keep my feet connected to the community. Realistically, nothing more than a 10 minute bike ride from Spui station/Library. Might as well get on the list for the SOZA building in that case.
- 24/7 access with my own key. I'm there during the day for 10+ hour shifts at my job, then late nights on my own stuff, so this is non-negotiable.
- Lockable, some semblance of climate control/heat, power + internet. A bathroom somewhere accessible. I'm not picky, but these are firm. I can't do anything without a few outlets and internet, and can't dip from work for 20+ minutes just to find a toilet or fill the tea kettle.
- Strictly a work and craft space: cybersecurity/IT work, hardware tinkering, and a couple of instruments every once in a while. Needs to be safe to leave things overnight.
- No mail, no customers, no shop traffic. I'm registered at home. It's just me, a desk, and my equipment. Family/friends might come by once in a great while (unless expressly forbidden), but this is a space for one person.
- If unfurnished, that's on me, I'll deal with that. Might even prefer that.
- If we get along, I'd like to do this long term. Reliable trickle of money for you. I plan on staying in The Hague indefinitely, and already live here on a permanent lease with family (the place is just too small). Very low flight risk.
If you're a landlord with a small unit, a business owner with an unused back/upstairs room, or you just know a spot such as an empty room above a shop, an old office nobody uses, please comment or DM me with the location and rough size.
Looking for November 1st start, but can wait a little longer. Budget is modest.
To keep out the scammers: I'll only reply to messages that include a specific address or building and a real name. No money moves before I've stood inside the space and signed a contract. Again, I am not interested in a co-working scam.
If this is a fruitless venture/looking for a unicorn, I guess so-be-it.
