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Visitor Guide

๐Ÿ“ Welcome to Unit 1619

550 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Whether youโ€™re here for a few days or longer, hereโ€™s everything you need โ€” WiFi, entry info, house quirks, and local favorites.

๐Ÿ“ถ WiFi

Network: Capp2Guest
Password: british-jim-tahoe

Scan this QR code to connect instantly:

๐Ÿข 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!

๐Ÿ› 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 babyโ€™s room closet, right-hand side

๐Ÿฝ Kitchen Tips

  • Dishwasher:
  • Use a pod (under sink), press ๐Ÿ”ผ arrow, then close to start.
  • Itโ€™s very quiet once running.
  • Handwash only: Knives, Le Creuset, cast iron, nonstick
  • Dishwasher-safe: Vitamix + other cookware
  • Marble: Use soap and water, or Weismannโ€™s or labeled stone cleaners No Mrs. Meyers or Clorox
  • Coasters: Dave loves them. Use them on all surfaces (theyโ€™re 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

๐Ÿ—‘ 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: Donโ€™t bother ๐Ÿ˜”
  • Garbage bags: Also under sink

๐Ÿงบ Laundry

  • Detergent: In hallway bath drawer
  • Please pop washer door open after cycle is finished - otherwise it smells

๐Ÿ›‹๏ธ Building Common Areas

  • The ground floor has a library in the front and โ€œloungeโ€ 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 wonโ€™t 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

๐Ÿ—บ Local Favorites

โ˜• Coffee

  • Ciao Gloria (downstairs) for all baked goods
  • Hungry Ghost (for croissants)
  • Caffรจ De Martini (espresso + charm)
  • Villager (Daveโ€™s favorite coffee shop, slightly further afield)

๐Ÿ›’ Groceries

  • Foodtown on Vanderbilt
  • Verde on Dean for quick hits

๐Ÿฝ Restaurants

  • Pasta Night
  • Gertrudeโ€™s
  • Nourish Thai

๐Ÿป Bars

  • Beer Street (downstairs)
  • Weather Up (cocktails)
  • Branded Saloon (frosรฉ all day)

๐ŸŒณ 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