Getting in

How the front door at 69 Forest Street works, and what to do if it won't open.

During coworking hours

Coworking runs Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 8:30am to 5pm. The door is unlocked then. Push it and come in.
Outside those hours the building is usually closed and the door is locked.

If the door is locked and you're expected, use the doorbell by the door. Swipe up on it and it calls us.
When we answer, we can see you through the doorbell and unlock the door from our phone.
We need to be near a phone to do this, and sometimes we're away from it for a moment. If no one answers, wait a few minutes and try again.
If you still can't reach us after a couple of tries, call or text us and we'll let the team know.

A personal door code lets you open the door yourself when the building is closed: an early start, an evening, a weekend, or a day you've booked the workshop space or the whole venue.
Private groups using the workshop space usually get a code, so they're in control of who comes and goes.
Ask ahead of time. Request it from your member access page on our website once you have a booking, or email us. Codes are usually ready within 24 hours, so we can't set one up on the spot.
The code is usually five digits. We text and email it to you, and it's also on your member access page at commongood.social/member.
Codes are personal. Please don't share yours.

Key in your code on the keypad, wait a moment, then push the door.
The handle doesn't do anything when you use a code. The electric lock releases a moment after the last digit, and you'll usually hear a click. Push the door past it.
The lock won't release if there's pressure on the door when it tries to open. Pushing before the click does it, and so does wind against the door.
If the door won't open: pull it closed tight, key in your code again, wait for the click, then push.

For groups hosting people who've registered, like a class or an event, we can leave the door in open mode with a key so people can walk in.
We may need to come down to open up, and come back later to lock up. Arrange it with us ahead of time, as part of your booking.

You can always get out, whatever the lock is doing. The door opens from the inside.
If you have a code or keys, close the door behind you so it latches.

Two steps up from the street to the front door, and no ramp. One more step inside, towards the kitchenette and toilet.
There's no wheelchair accessible entrance, and no wheelchair or ambulant accessible toilet, at 69 Forest Street.
If you have access needs, email us before you come and we'll talk it through.