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I'm sure. Doormen and the bldg maintenance crew have a bunch of stories to tell. During the pandemic, I've gotten to know them because at the time it seemed I and only a handful of residents were in the entire bldg. The stories they shared with me. Who's the trouble maker, who holds the wildest parties, who's the player, who's the multi millionaire but a cheapskate and uses the shelters to get free meals! lol.
If you haven’t had a chance to follow @Eastdoorman on Twitter, you should. Not only will essential Upper East Side updates and neighborhood recommendations pop up on your feed, but you’ll also get a regular dose of some quintessential “only in New York” nuggets.
We recently spoke to the man behind the tweets on the condition of anonymity, as he wished to respect the privacy of his tenants. We can’t share his name or his work address. But we can tell you he’s been working as a doorman all over the city for ten years, after starting out as a maintenance worker at his current building on East 72nd Street.
Im a doorman myself, and im glad my workplace has been the exact opposite of what hes experienced. That may change as some move in to vacancies. He has some wild stories, and I hope to learn from them too.
I used to work security at Rockefeller Center. The stories I can tell. I'll give you all a freebie.
The nondescript men in ball caps, tshirts, and shorts who get waved through security are couriers for Jewish diamond dealers. Their bookbags are stuffed with millions in uncut gems. They got really mad when we had to search them for security purposes in the years after 9/11. Someone made a call to several levels above me and we were told to stand down. This backfired on them when one of the couriers turned out to be a thief and stole a collection of diamonds. When the old Jewish owner came down to scream at the guards (thankfully not on my shift) my boss produced the written and signed request that he had put in telling us to let his employees through w/o a check.
I used to work security at Rockefeller Center. The stories I can tell. I'll give you all a freebie.
The nondescript men in ball caps, tshirts, and shorts who get waved through security are couriers for Jewish diamond dealers. Their bookbags are stuffed with millions in uncut gems. They got really mad when we had to search them for security purposes in the years after 9/11. Someone made a call to several levels above me and we were told to stand down. This backfired on them when one of the couriers turned out to be a thief and stole a collection of diamonds. When the old Jewish owner came down to scream at the guards (thankfully not on my shift) my boss produced the written and signed request that he had put in telling us to let his employees through w/o a check.
Why are diamond dealers coming to Rockefeller center?
Why are diamond dealers coming to Rockefeller center?
B/c it's right next door and the infrastructure in the Diamond District is poor - crumbling, noisy, etc. The other reason is class or perceived status. The ones who cater to a wealthier clientele don't need to advertise their wares in a shop window at ground level. They have a nice office overlooking midtown and have secretaries who serve tea, fruit juices, and pastries while playing classical music. I know. I've been on patrol on those floors.
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