Rather than make what amounts to an all out declaration of war by completely withholding a tip, many residents in this position tip on the low end of the scale. In BrickUnderground' s Naughty vs. Newer doormen in their first few years of service often receive smaller tips. For instance, a first-year doorman may collect half what a senior doorman does.
Should the amount I tip correspond to the rent I pay, or how many people live in my apartment? Tipping is theoretically about rewarding service, not about how big your apartment is or how much you pay for it.
What should I do? As for lost jobs, divorce, etc. My building has a tipping pool. Do I need to give individual tips on top of that? In practice, many residents continue to tip individually too, at least to the staff they see the most. Renters, as a group, tend to tip lower than condo and co-op owners in comparable buildings. Here are a few reasons why:. For you. World globe An icon of the world globe, indicating different international options.
This story was originally published in , and has been updated with the most recent information. And with good reason: There are no set rules for how much you should tip a doorman or super. How much appreciation should be shown to staff depends on the size of the building, the quality of service, how long a staff member has been with the building, and whether the tipper owns or rents, among other personal factors like financial ability.
For the past few years, Brick Underground has rolled out a comprehensive tipping guide that addresses the nuances of holiday tipping in this day and age. One percent of owners in doorman building and 17 percent of owners in non-doorman buildings tipped nothing.
A big takeaway: 30 percent of renters in non-doorman buildings skip the holiday gratuities altogether. When it comes to what to give, cash is preferred if gifts are being doled out directly, but if a super or other building staff member is collecting gifts, a check may be the way to go. And with so much invested in the building, owners have a bigger stake in how the building is cared for. Income is a factor as well. Renters can be at the early stages of their careers—and earning power—than owners.
Renters simply have less money to spend on tips. Moreover, first-time renters who are also first-time New Yorkers may not be familiar with the custom of holiday tipping.
Isn't the rent enough?! If you have a close rapport with your mom-and-pop landlord, a nice bottle of wine is a nice gesture. Similarly, if you are calling the management company every other day to see if a larger apartment has become available to accommodate your growing family, a little something to stay on the landlord's mind, in a good way, certainly wouldn't hurt.
Cleaning service: Tip percent throughout the year, as a portion of their earnings goes to the cleaning service. If the same crew cleans your apartment each time, a holiday tip one week's pay is appreciated. Full-time nanny: One week's pay minimum, or two if you can afford it. Or, one week's pay and one week of vacation. Regular dog walker: One week's pay. More if you have a lot of business-related deliveries.
For a fuller discussion of the postal carrier tipping question, click here. You do not need to tip your property manager, contractor plumber, electrician , or real estate broker.
Doormen collect year-end tips from December all the way into February, but the bulk of the holiday cash crosses palms in the couple of weeks leading up to Christmas.
This is not, however, what staffers necessarily prefer. Many doormen tell us that the beginning of December is better, as it helps with their own holiday shopping. A few say they prefer the gratuities to be spread out, cutting down on the temptation to spend it all at once.
Note: Most doormen we spoke to prefer to get their tips directly rather than via the super or another doorman. Can't afford to tip in cash? All is not necessarily lost. A plain white envelope is fine. No expensive cards are necessary. You can ask the super or another staff member to hand out your envelopes, but writing a check instead of using cash is better to reduce the possibility of stealing. Include a family photo if you think the recipient may not be able to connect your name to your face.
Some do, so to be on the safe side, assume yes. Also, be aware that some staff members keep lists comparing your tip this year to prior years.
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