More than 80,000 shekels a month: How much does the lobby receptionist cost and what are you paying for?
A Globes article examines the cost of a lobby receptionist service in residential buildings, ranging from 58,000 to 70,000 shekels per month. The cost per apartment varies by building size: from 300 shekels in a large building to 2,900 shekels per apartment in a small building. The article quotes experts and describes the tasks, disputes among residents, and technological alternatives.
A Globes article examines the cost of a lobby receptionist service in residential buildings in Israel, distinguishing it from a security guard. The cost of round-the-clock continuous staffing ranges from 58,000 to 70,000 shekels per month before VAT, i.e., 690,000 to 840,000 shekels per year. The cost per apartment varies by the number of apartments: in a building with 200 apartments it is 300-350 shekels per apartment, in a building with 100 apartments 600-700 shekels, and in a small building of 24 apartments 2,500-2,900 shekels per apartment. The article quotes Roi Nussbaum, CEO of Servisio Property Management, and Amir Rosenblum, a building management consultant, who describe the tasks including receiving packages, assisting residents, and initial response to malfunctions. The price is influenced by minimum wage, service level requirements, and employee continuity. The article also discusses disputes among residents regarding the need for the service, alternatives such as a central station for multiple towers or a virtual guard, and the legal implications of changing the arrangement.