To avoid the social isolation of trading from home, I'm interested in finding trading arcades (which will provide a seat + technology + leverage for a monthly fee) or trader coworking setups (where a bunch of guys rent an office, split the fees, etc). Can anyone suggest any of these setups in Manhattan?
Actually I had an idea along that line. Set the place up like an OTB parlor, big screen tv's, all markets, a user library, food, etc. Set up trading contests and take a cut from proceeds.
Like this? Thats Avatar. i think you have to clear through them though if you want to trade from there. Many other "prop" or "pro" firms in NYC.