doorman
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My doorman pulled me to the side — he just said, ‘Hey,’ and pointed to his heart.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
Building management was “basically allocating all their responsibilities to us,” said Stephen Biggs, who works at JP Morgan and lives in a doorman building on Third Avenue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
“Later, he covered her rent and furnished her apartment in a doorman building in the West Village.”
From Slate ● Nov. 19, 2025
A former doorman from Blyth, Tony MacDonald delivered training to staff in children's homes 15 years ago and now volunteers with the charity Northumberland Community and Voluntary Action.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2025
“A few years ago? That one? He was the doorman in the pillbox hat.”
From "Feed" by M.T. Anderson
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
Many doormen can’t afford to live in the city and pay high gas prices to commute, he said.
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
All doormen, for example, and all policemen have by now, for me, become exactly the same, and my style with them is designed simply to intimidate them before they can intimidate me.
From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin
