COMMONspace

COMMONspace
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	150 California Street		< 235 Second \| Map \| 200 California >
	MC'ed by spaceCadet [6th floor ] [Afternoon sun ] [8 tables, 4 seats plus seatwalls] [60' x 90'] [9 AM-6PM, Mon-Fri] [Restaurants on ground floor nearby]

Rooftop spot

This little alcove says no smoking, but people like to smoke here because it's sheltered from the wind. Just to the left is a window onto a break room.

The main seating area.

This is the view--you're really up in the urban forest.

This is looking back towards the doorway that leads to the elevator (which has a TV screen that spools out the latest CNN headlines, stock quotes and trivia, so that you don't have to be off the grid for that critical 40-second elevator ride!).

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		Getting there This garden terrace is located on the northeast corner of California and Front Street. After entering the main doors, head to the elevators on the right side and go to the 6th floor. Finally, turn right and exit through the glass doors.

		Surveillance & Gatekeepers If security does not seem to recognize you or if you are not in business attire, be prepared to be confronted with the security guard every time you decide to visit this public area. Chances are he’ll say, “That’s all I needed to know.” after you tell him your intentions on being there. There is only one surveillance camera on site but the environment has a way of making you feel as if you are under watchful eyes.

		Local Dress & Behavior This garden terrace is more of a private business plaza that seems to be used mainly by employees of the building. Business attire is acceptable in this space but anything less might get a second look by the regulars.

		Notes Owned by Emporis Buildings, who also own 505 Montgomery.