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Tipping super for small tasks (rental)

Started by ANU87
almost 11 years ago
Posts: 0
Member since: Feb 2015
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I just moved into a small apartment (rental) in Queens. Nothing fancy. The super isn't live in, but has been around a lot and is friendly. I will have cable installed soon and he offered to let the company into my apartment. How much do I tip him afterwards? I don't have that much money to spend, but I'm from overseas, so afraid that I'm rude not tipping enough. He also helped me shove a mattress in the elevator and I didn't have cash on me (I am still adjusting, I never have cash on me back home), so already feel a bit guilty not tipping him for that.
Response by cc2015
almost 11 years ago
Posts: 43
Member since: Jan 2015

$5-$10. Probably $10 if the moving work was very minimal. You don't need to tip so high in the future. But you will probably need his help again, and if you start the relationship strong ( I E you're friendly and a good tipper) the super will probably come when ever you call.

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Response by Anonymous2013
over 10 years ago
Posts: 120
Member since: Jan 2013

super is installing a large window unit ac for me as i type this.he had to get it down off a high shelf too. how much should i tip him? i have $38 in my wallet but I'm not sure it's enough.

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Response by RealEstateNY
over 10 years ago
Posts: 772
Member since: Aug 2009

I wouldn't insult the super by giving him or anyone else a $5 tip. $20 minimum for the mattress and cable help.

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Response by Pyotr123
over 10 years ago
Posts: 7
Member since: Sep 2014

The handyman at my previous rental building asked for $40 for installing each AC. I guess that's the going rate.

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Response by fieldschester
over 10 years ago
Posts: 3525
Member since: Jul 2013

Anonymous2013, what neighborhood is this in? What kind of building? How long have you lived there? / is this the first installation of the AC in this apartment? Just one AC?

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