As shared living grows in popularity, Common, a co-living company that provides community-minded shared living options, has added two new coliving homes to its portfolio. Common Lincoln, the company’s seventh Brooklyn offering, and Common Cornelia, the first Common co-living home in Queens, are the newest of Common’s 14 homes that span New York, San Francisco, Washington D.C., and Chicago.
Common Lincoln is located in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn. The space provides 17 coliving bedrooms in two adjoining buildings with shared community space. As a special perk for this location, residents receive discounts to the restaurant located on the ground floor. Pricing starts at $1,400 per month for a 12-month lease.
Common Lincoln. Courtesy of Common.
Common Lincoln. Courtesy of Common.
Common Lincoln. Courtesy of Common.
Common Lincoln. Courtesy of Common.
Common Cornelia is located in Ridgewood, Queens in a three-story brownstone with 18 coliving bedrooms. Each suite features three bedrooms and a shared bathroom, kitchen, and living room. Community spaces, a backyard, and a rooftop are also included. Pricing starts at $1,700 per month for a 12-month lease.
Common Cornelia. Courtesy of Common.
Common Cornelia. Courtesy of Common.
Common Cornelia. Courtesy of Common.
Common Cornelia. Courtesy of Common.
All memberships at Common, which must be applied for online, include community-led events, weekly cleanings, shared supplies, enterprise-quality Wi-Fi, heating and air, and on-site laundry.
With the two new coliving homes, Common now has 333 bedrooms across its four cities of operation.
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