Visitor Guide
๐ Welcome to Unit 1619
550 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Whether youโre here for a few days or longer, hereโs everything you need โ WiFi, entry info, house quirks, and local favorites.
๐ถ WiFi
Network: Capp2Guest
Password: british-jim-tahoe
Scan this QR code to connect instantly:

๐ข Building Access
- Your name is on the access list at the front desk. They will give you a key (unfortunately this is the only key we have to give you)
- Please make sure to return it when you leave!
๐ Sheets & Towels
- Towels:
- Clean: Folded towels in the primary bathroom
- Dirty: Towels on the hooks
- Sheets:
- Clean sheet sets are in a plastic bin in the babyโs room closet, right-hand side
๐ฝ Kitchen Tips
- Dishwasher:
- Use a pod (under sink), press ๐ผ arrow, then close to start.
- Itโs very quiet once running.
- Handwash only: Knives, Le Creuset, cast iron, nonstick
- Dishwasher-safe: Vitamix + other cookware
- Marble: Use soap and water, or Weismannโs or labeled stone cleaners No Mrs. Meyers or Clorox
- Coasters: Dave loves them. Use them on all surfaces (theyโre in the side table by the couch).
- The kitchen circuit has a short fuse. If it blows, just flip in panel to the right of the fridge
๐ Trash & Recycling
- Trash Room: When you get to the elevators, turn right and right again around the corner
- Recycling: Separate paper and plastic. Use bags under sink
- Compost: Donโt bother ๐
- Garbage bags: Also under sink
๐งบ Laundry
- Detergent: In hallway bath drawer
- Please pop washer door open after cycle is finished - otherwise it smells
๐๏ธ Building Common Areas
- The ground floor has a library in the front and โloungeโ in the back. Both are great for working
- Wifi: 500Vander
- Password: 550vander
- The gym in the basement is surprisingly great! Unfortunately you need a fob to get it, and that wonโt be on the set of keys that you have
- If you want to use the gym, let us know. We might be able to get friends in the building to swipe you in
๐บ Local Favorites
โ Coffee
- Ciao Gloria (downstairs) for all baked goods
- Hungry Ghost (for croissants)
- Caffรจ De Martini (espresso + charm)
- Villager (Daveโs favorite coffee shop, slightly further afield)
๐ Groceries
- Foodtown on Vanderbilt
- Verde on Dean for quick hits
๐ฝ Restaurants
- Pasta Night
- Gertrudeโs
- Nourish Thai
๐ป Bars
- Beer Street (downstairs)
- Weather Up (cocktails)
- Branded Saloon (frosรฉ all day)
๐ณ Green Space / Running Spots
- Prospect Park
- Fort Greene Park
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden โ let us know if you want to go there and you are welcome to use our membership