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Christmas Gifts for Building Super — Apartment Maintenance Recognition

Christmas gifts for apartment building super — generous tipping for maintenance and service.

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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.