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
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
"The Mercedes is wiped clean and shiny like new," the doorman boasted.
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
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
In fact, you won’t be able to stop for long—his doormen are going to tell you ‘Move on! ’
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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