NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
Q&A 10/25/01
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Q: In what sections of lower Manhattan are the phon^ working?
An interactive map is available at www.nvc.qov to check the status of utilities for your building in Lower
Manhattan. A substantial area south of Canal Street still remains without telephone services.
Verizon:
Friday 10/12 is their last day of giving free cell phones to business customers, and after 10/12,
Verizon will no longer be at 62 Mott Street. Customers should continue to call (800) 795-8742,
Monday-Friday 8am - 7pm, and Saturday-Sunday 8am - 4pm.
A restoration plan has gone into effect as of October 9“*, whereby restoration will happen
building by building. No information is available on which buildings are first. Overall, 90% of
service in the affected area is estimated to be back by mid-November. Call Verizon for more
information.
AT&T:
AT&T Business Repairs #: 1-800-222-3000 - established number in response to calls
complaining of difficulty contacting customer service.
Q: Is the water back on?
The water has been restored to downtown. Please call 718-DEP-HELP if you experience any problems.
An interactive map is available at www.nvc.qov to check the status of utilities for your building in Lower
Manhattan.
5) OFFICE SPACE: NEEDS AND OFFERS
Q: What Is available? What can I do?
(1) REBNY has a database that matches the needs of affected businesses with available space.
Please call one of these numbers (212) 621-9502, 9517,9527. The spacebank is open Monday
ttirough Saturday, 9 AM - 6 PM. Those donating can email (if they call, they'll be told to email)
[email protected] with the square footage you wish to lease or offer, and your full contact
information - including weekend information. There is a specific need for temporary meeting
space, such as conference rooms and auditoriums.
(2) NYSIA, at www.nvsia.oro, has a spacebank. Please direct people to the website to list and search
for space. If they are having difficulty, they may call (212) 475-4503.
(3) The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce has created a spacebank, at
www.ibrooklvn.com/2000/new WTCmobilization.html. Call (718) 875-1000 ext. 104 with
questions.
(4) For small retail or temporary space only: EDC also has a list of brokers {in the below table) that
specifically handle small office space (less than 5,000 sq. ft.), retail space or temporary small
office space/executive suites (less than 5,000 sq. ft. with occupancy of less than six months).
Please give out any of the brokerage numbers in the table below.
(5) Web resources:
Searching for Commercial Office Space
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