doorman
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Fishman, who owns a number of doorman buildings in Manhattan and Brooklyn, said he had third-party security guards and superintendents ready to step in.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
“The U.S. is going to put conditions on us, that’s what’s going to happen,” said a doorman who spoke on condition of anonymity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 29, 2026
I kind of walked through the crowd and into the building, and I said to the doorman, “What’s all that about?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 5, 2026
“Later, he covered her rent and furnished her apartment in a doorman building in the West Village.”
From Slate ● Nov. 19, 2025
He was dressed like a New York City doorman: a long black overcoat, shiny shoes, and a black top-hat that somehow managed to stay on his double-wide head.
From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan
Uniformed doormen greet guests at the entrance, while chandeliers, fireplaces and classic architectural details reinforce the hotel’s historic character.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
Under the current contract, doormen salaries averaged around $62,000, according to the union.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
The comedian’s new building also offers a wide variety of amenities for its residents, including 24-hour doormen and concierge service, a gym, play areas, and proximity to some of Manhattan’s most sought-after tourist attractions.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 15, 2026
Others are frequenting pricey stores such as Ralph Lauren, where doormen hand out hot chocolate and a cashmere-silk necktie sells for $250.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2025
These women lived in neighborhoods of swank brownstones and exclusive apartment houses, with doormen dressed like admirals.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
