Christmas Gifts for Building Super — Apartment Maintenance Recognition
Christmas gifts for apartment building super — generous tipping for maintenance and service.
Christmas gifts for apartment building supers are typically generous cash bonuses. They handle everything from leaks to lockouts.
Cash bonus standard
Range
- $75-$200 typical
- More for frequent service requests
- More for luxury buildings
- More for long-term relationship
How to give
- Cash in envelope
- Card with personal note
- Discreet — not in lobby
- In person if possible
Plus a quality gift
Quality consumable ($25-$75)
- Premium chocolate
- Bottle of nice whiskey (if appropriate)
- Quality coffee
- Holiday treats
Useful gear ($25-$75)
- Quality tool gift card
- Hardware store gift card
- Insulated tumbler
Handwritten note
- Specific repairs they've handled
- Reliability appreciated
- Most meaningful touch
What to AVOID
- Cheap impersonal gifts
- Anything that diminishes their role
- Used items
- Religious gifts unless known
Cross-references
For Christmas gifts for doorman — adjacent.
For Christmas gifts for handyman — adjacent.
For Christmas tipping guide — broader.
The right super gift is $75-$200 cash. Plus quality consumable or gear. Plus handwritten note specifying repairs. Honors year of building care.
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