StillwellTherapy office options in Brooklyn: lease vs hourly vs sublet.
Seeing clients in person part-time? Here's how the four main options compare on cost, commitment and privacy.
| Your own lease | Hourly office | Sublet | Stillwell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical cost | ~$500–750/mo plus furniture, utilities, build-out | ~$30–60/hr | Varies; often $300–800/mo | $325/mo half day · $575/mo full day · $30/hr |
| Commitment | 3–10 year lease, often a personal guarantee | None | Informal, can end quickly | 6-month founding membership, or hourly |
| Soundproofing | Only if you pay to add it | Varies | Often thin walls | Soundproofed rooms, white noise at every door |
| Same day and time each week | Yes | First come, first served | Depends on the main tenant | Guaranteed weekly block |
| Waiting area | You furnish it | Shared, often busy | Shared | Private waiting area |
| Address for panels and licensing | Yes | Sometimes | Usually not | Yes, plus $75/mo virtual office option |
| Community | None built in | Little | None | Lounge, group room, members' evenings |
| Setup work | High: lease, furniture, internet, cleaning | None | Low | None |
Costs are typical Brooklyn ranges as of 2026 and vary by building and provider. Stillwell prices are founding rates.
Which one fits you?
- Your own lease makes sense at 25+ in-person hours a week, if you're ready for a multi-year commitment and setup costs.
- Hourly offices work for a few scattered sessions a month, but you may not get the same room or time each week.
- Sublets are cheapest on paper, but you're at the mercy of the main tenant.
- Stillwell is built for the middle: 4 to 20 hours a week, a guaranteed weekly slot, real privacy and no lease.
Run your own numbers with the therapy office cost calculator. Want the full breakdown? Read how much a therapy office costs in Brooklyn or see Stillwell pricing.
Common questions.
Is renting a therapy office by the hour cheaper than a lease?
For most part-time practices, yes. If you see clients in person fewer than about 20 hours a week, hourly or weekly-block rooms usually cost less than a full-time lease once you add furniture, utilities, cleaning and soundproofing.
What does a therapy office lease cost in Brooklyn?
Brooklyn office space often runs about $40 to $60 per square foot per year. A 150-square-foot room is roughly $500 to $750 a month before furniture, utilities, insurance and build-out, usually on a multi-year lease.
Is subletting a therapy office a good idea?
It can be cheap, but sublets often come with shared calendars, thin walls, no say over the space and little notice if the main tenant leaves.
How much does Stillwell cost?
Founding members pay $325 a month for a half day a week or $575 a month for a full day a week. Hourly rooms are $30 an hour, or $25 for members.
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