Antonio, 922 5th Av




Antonio was born in the Philipines and arrived in New York 13 years ago. His family came along so he always felt at home here. He has been working as a doorman for 8 years now.

His relationship with the tenants is pretty close and friendly but at the same time distant and respectful. It can seem paradoxical, but not to a doorman.
The time of the year he most enjoys is Christmas, because the atmosphere in the building becomes warmer and he often exchanges gifts with the tenants and their families.
His building being located on the so-called Museum Mile, he helps out many tourists each day, giving them directions and infos about the various museums of the neighborhood. That is why sometimes he almost feels like a tourist guide.

Before becoming a doorman, he worked in catering. He still works part-time as a chef. Mainly to gather enough benefits for his pension years.

If he could move in another country, he would choose Venice, Italy. He has already been there and had a great time. The mysterious old city seems to be holding some kind of ancient secrets.
And at night, when you are in the San Marco Place, he says you can actually feel the past.

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