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Story by
EtsyStore,
rockstarpoli
Published on August 19, 2009 in Etc |
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Hi! I'm Etsy’s third Sarah (well, technically, only the second with an “h”), and I am Etsy’s new Office Manager. I started in June, and it has been an exciting whirlwind, absorbing as much as I can about Etsy culture and community while also trying to improve the day-to-day workings of Etsy’s offices. I feel very lucky to be part of this family of hardworking and creative people who have welcomed me with open arms!
One of the most exciting projects I’ve been helping with is the Etsy office move. After three memorable years in our wonderfully quirky — though sometimes dysfunctional — office building, Etsy headquarters is moving to new digs on August 22. We will say good-bye to our Brooklyn/Bermuda Triangle location between Fort Greene, DUMBO, and Downtown Brooklyn. We look forward to inviting visitors to meetings without fear of them getting completely lost (which was a frequent occurrence at 325 Gold!).
The new office will be in the DUMBO neighborhood of Brooklyn (which stands for “Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass” — a sensible acronym, but it still makes me laugh every time I say it). DUMBO is known as an arts-focused neighborhood filled with galleries, restaurants, new media and non-profit organizations. Many of the buildings were once factories or warehouses, but they now are home to a growing community of studios and vibrant web companies. With friendly residents and many independent businesses, DUMBO is an oasis in the midst of the big city. Commuters drinking their morning coffee will be able to spot our bright Etsy orange walls from the Manhattan Bridge.
The new office is designed for greater efficiency, as we will no longer be trying to coordinate ourselves on three separate floors of a building with a temperamental elevator. The new space is all on one floor, with most folks sitting out in an open floor plan. The internet connection will be stable, and we won't be in the middle of a construction site — we've had three 40 floor buildings shoot up just next door to us! In short, it will be a vastly improved work environment.
Soon Etsy Labs will be reopening for Monday Craft Nights and other Virtual Labs events. These gatherings, both in Brooklyn and online via our multi-user chat room, are just one way for us to stay connected to you, and we're looking forward to hosting these in our new office. Stay tuned for posts from julieincharge and daniellexo regarding those events. You can also sign up for the Etsy Labs mailing list. For now, we are co-hosting DIY Thursdays at the Museum of Arts and Design. Please join us for these events — even if you're not in New York, you can participate online.
We are working to make sure that the office reflects our handmade and vintage spirit. We want to make sure we share it with all of you, even from afar, so after we move in, I’ll post stories about the handmade and vintage elements in the office. Our desks, conference tables, kitchen flooring and cabinetry are among the items made and installed by Etsy sellers, and I can't wait to show them in use in our busy office.
Ok, back to packing!
| Tags | Admin, All About Etsy FAQ Series, Brooklyn, business, company, DUMBO, employees, ETC, Etsy Labs, headquarters, office, Sarah Starpoli |
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SeaPinks
PoshMommaStore
jamieribisi
If you need any original art to decorate your walls, you know where to find me ;)
evihan
adoreneko
laralewis
aBreathofFrenchair
Mimiandlola
taylorseclectic
Sounds like a much needed move! And it sounds like a really cool new location!
recycledwares
Sounds wonderful!! Can't wait to see the updates on the new office space. Lucky ducks.
BlueTerracotta
What good news, I hope you are all happy in your new location!
AlexMetalArts
Good luck on the move. Don't lose the coffee supplies in the shuffle;)
girltuesdayjewelry
I'm going to come visit your new digs when the move is complete!
buttercupbloom
Looking forward to photos of the new offices! Sounds excellent!
slinkymalinkicat
BlueShoeStudio
Excellent! Good luck in your new space Etsy Folks!! We love Etsy. :)
Morado
Moving! Change is always good and the only thing constant is change! enjoy it :o)
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BlackLotusDesign
MPsen
My first studio was at 68 Jay, WAY back in the day [before the condo invasion]
Lovely neighborhood. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
Good luck with the move.
Marketa
ChloesRuffleButt
Nice to meet you Sarah! I wish I lived in the DUMBO neighborhood. That sounds amazing!
diffractionfiber
How exciting! Well, just let me know if you need any pillows ;)
chinadoodle
VKnO
Sounds wonderful! I'm looking forward to see the photos!
Good luck with the move ;)
enhabiten
How awesome that you hired etsy sellers to furnish and decorate the offices. I hope to come visit someday soon!! Congratulations.
thebestvintage
BranchandBirdie
How exciting! I love Dumbo, and it's fantasic waterside playground/park!
Have you been to Noodle Pudding or Five Front? Both oh so delicious!!
4TheSparrowsNest
Best of luck moving; it really seems like you all will be relocating to prime real estate in a wonderfully artsy community. Congrats Etsy!
MagnetGames
FlanneryCrane
embellishedlife
Hubby came home the other day and said "I saw a big sheet with "Etsy" on it in a window in downtown brooklyn!"
LOL!
1canoe2
Wonderful! I was one that got lost going to the 325 Gold office :)
I'll be in NYC on August 29th--will the new offices/labs be open for visitors then?
staceyrebecca
Awwww Goodbye 325 Gold! I'll MISS YOU! (because, you know, I visited so often...)
I still will miss the scary elevator. It's an adventure every time you step inside.
strawberryluna
Wow, how exciting and congratulations on the move!
I've had two separate experiences hunting for the 325 Gold Street location, and while a fun adventure (and happily successful both times) I can only imagine that it will be super cool to have an easier to find and easier to manage space.
Congratulations!
ShySiren
I used to have a studio office on that very street where the photo is taken -- Washington Street, just a block up from where the photographer was standing.
Every day walking to work was a total joy, reminding my of what a gorgeous City New York is!
Missing it... but will be back this weekend for a visit!
1022SeaShellAve
staceyrebecca
oh! I just thought of something...you'll be closer to Maggiano's!
itsastitch
Man, Etsy. We're moving on the same week. Cheers to new digs!
onecreativegirl
moonscreations
Yay moving! ugh moving. I hope we'll get to see some wonderful photos of the new digs!
zwzzy
ShopClementine
Heh, I don't think I ever got to use the elevator at 325 Gold--it was out of order whenever I visited. Congrats on a great new location!!
notebooksetc
Counting on pictures (interior and exterior) when you have them!
SimpleJoysPaperie
Hi Sarah ~ nice to meet you!
The move sounds like it's a good thing all around.
Maybe you should do a house-warming (or office-warming) party post with virtual guests bringing virtual house-warming gifts?
niswanderceramics
Sounds like a great new location, I grew up in Jersey with nice views of the city, still get homesick when I see photos of the area. Enjoy your new place.
whichgoose
klacustomcreations
AmericanGirl51
Have a great Move. Well come to the Etsy Staff, Hope to see great new things from you, Renee
peaseblossomstudio
pommesfrites
good luck with the move! wish I could be there to see the new space.
study
good luck on the move! sounds like a great new and inspiring place to work!
workingforpeanuts
Good luck with your move! The new space sounds marvelous!
BlackStar
Welcome to Etsy Sarah. I can't wait to see pictures of the new office. I love old buildings.
beachhouseblues
prendasbyenid
fernfiddlehead
I remember looking at an apartment in what is now known as DUMBO back in '85. Scary as hell. Didn't take the apartment. Good luck with the move and I'm glad it won't be so easy for people to get lost looking for your offices now!
RobotsAreAwesome
Etsy your welcome to open an office in my city and state! I can run a mean office, type, use the internets and everything ;)
Mymothersgarden
Sounds like the new location is great! Happy office warming!
MeghanT
Hey Sarah,
The new building sounds great! Good luck with the move and enjoy your new space. Can't wait for the Monday night craft nights to resume!
Will you be posting pics of the new building inside? It would be cool to see some visuals once everything is unpacked!
SandraLeighMiller
junkyjunk
baconsquarefarm
Nice to meet ya sarah and the new place DUMBO sounds fabulous, maybe they will give us peeps at this new place somehow via webcam, welcome again to the big family.
moop
Good luck with the move! ...it's a ton of work but will be well worth the effort! (we are well versed in major relocations...we just moved Moop studios from Massachusetts to Pittsburgh...so, we're sending our digital energies your way!!)
pamwares
Tessyla
VixVintage
virginiakraljevic
Tumus
Crazy Mazy! Dysfunctional elevators are wretched aren't they lol.
I remember moving offices once and it was insane so bring lots of beer and pizza! and probably an ice pak or 4...
SimpleTraditions
latelierdesbijoux
Congratulations on the move! Sounds like the new offices will be great.
moonovermaize
stephaniesullivanart
Love the location you picked! Can't wait to see the follow up postings...
EyeForBeauty
have fun moving! i'm sure it will be a challenge, but well worth it :) can't wait for pictures!
topsyturvydesign
congrats on the new digs! i wish i could have seen the origins, but they will have to live on in lore...
MyMoms
cutiepiecompany
I love DUMBO, it has really come so far in recent years, I remember it 10 years ago (not so nice...)! Can't wait to check out the new space, very exciting.
cindylouwho2
freshandclean
beadinbythesea
Sounds like a good move. Love the picture of the DUMBO neighborhood and I'm looking forward to seeing the new offices inside!
Fairyfolk
Lovely location... the view must be amazing!
Hope the move goes smoothly.
Blessings and magic.
lovelygifts
TheCottageCheese
Good luck with the big move. I hope we get to see pics of the new offices!
GeorginaKay
I LOVE LOVE that shot of the bridge - so different to my work place in London, England! :)
vintagebutterfly94
ok, don't forget to pack my gold silverware. Even though are you are on Goldstreet anymore, you still gotta eat.
KisforCalligraphy
And just when I thought I had memorized your Gold Street address! Good luck with the move. Looking forward to learning your new street address! xo
OwlandMouse
breadandroses2
Kind of a fresh start to move into a better location, Etsy! I'm excited for you. Show us photographs once settled in, or before even.
Best wishes!
strandsoflight
TopsailWinds
How exciting! congrats and good luck with the move! I'm thrilled that you're in NYC! I would love to attend some Labs in Brooklyn!
CrownBindery
Moving is hard work! But so worth it! Congrats Etsy for growing up into a new space! Can't wait to see it! Need new notebook binders for your new office? See me :):):):)!
Waterrose
Have fun with your move! Glad that you will have a more functional space with better connectivity!
SomewhatHip
Oh man, I was just at the Manhattan Bridge on an NYC trip, and I can't believe I could have stopped by Etsy and didn't! I love the view from that bridge at night, looking at the Brooklyn Bridge and downtown at once. Gorgeous!
Go eat some pizza at Grimaldi's for me, Etsy admin!
desertnana
WELL YOUR MOVING ON UP
MOVING ON UP
TO THE DUMBO NEIGHBORHOOD!
I SO LOOK FORWARD TO MY FIRST VISIT THERE IN THE FALL!
HOPE YOU ARE ALL SETTLING IN COMFORTABLY!
~HUGS
DESERTNANA
Iammie
VerteAdelie
Love the DUMBO acronym ! Good luck for the move (and remember to bend your knees if you have to lift something heavy ;-)).
gretchenmist
wow. would love to hop on a plane and visit new york + esty offices!
steinschmuckdesign
Hi Sarah,
nice to meet you and wish you all
a good start!
ThePeachTree
dbabcock
sherrytruitt
johndmc
Congratulations. I am sure no one will miss dodging the traffic on Flatbush Avenue or the erratic elevator.
BlessedRepublic
betsy3
Zabba
My husband and I were just wondering this mornign where the Etsy headquarters is. Coincidently, I just found this story. Good luck with the move. Office moves can be a pain but very exciting.
1AEON
so york stop on the F, right?
not bad..much nicer neighborhood and still pretty close!!
yaaaaaaaay!!!!
spacejam
dolliecs
Nice to hear from you, and welcome to Etsy! I'm excited for you! Thanks for introducing yourself and good luck in your new space. Keep us posted!
RSSDesignsInFiber
Great that Etsy's office will have handmade items made by Etsy Sellers in it!! Congrats on the move up!
paramountvintage
PipocaHandmade
centralbarkdesigns
Good luck with the big move. Can't wait to check out the new digs!
mireillemanuel
MaisonBoheme
claudiagriffiths
derinmavi
Wish you the best in your new place! And what a great photo..Is it the Empire State Building looking under the bridge? Sorry, I haven't been to NY before but if so it's been a very good angle! :-)
themefragrance
we love dumbo! good views, good company and good chocolate there!
good luck!
VonRatten
MalindasBeadDesigns
Welcome to the Etsy staff. I really appreciate the site and the chance to work from home and bead like crazy, home school my son and paint the house.
Good Luck,
Malinda Vogel
BlueCrushBeads
Sarah,
Good Luck with your new career at Etsy. I cant wait to hear more! Moving can be crazy at times. Make sure you have lots of fun doing it!
alkdesigns
Iwas just strolling around there and had no idea! Great location.
CrazyDaisiesDesigns
Wow this is wonderful! I would LOVE to work in the Etsy office!! What a wonderful location! Can't wait to see the photos of the inside.
Love the picks above so far. The stapler necklace is a hoot!
Good luck and thanks for making the world of Etsy for all of us artists.
Peace,
Jessica
worksandfinds
Great news, great place. Good luck in your new job. Thanks for keeping us posted.
anothertimeantiques
Warmest heartful wishes for a smooth move! Oh my my, I shutter at the thought of moving a whole big office conglomeration!!! Will be looking for pictures someday!
claycass
LadyLuLus
demigodstudio
I want to come check out your new up and coming 'hood this summer! I'll just look for the orange wall to guide my journey :)
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