I work for Gary Berlin. Uncommon Grounds is working from a 15 year old lease.
Since the first day of owning the Mercantile Building Gary Berlin has been spending more for the space Uncommon Grounds occupies than what they are paying in rent. Do the math, what owner wants to Loose????

In fact the rent they pay is only 666. per month as base rent . Gary discovered shortly after taking over the property that there was also to be a percent to be paid of operating expenses based on sq feet. He ignored this trying to establish good relationships with his tenant. This was an example of Gary being the good and decent person he is.

Gary provides cleaning and supplies to Uncommon Grounds restrooms, unfortunately keys are made available to anyone who wants them and as a result he maintains a public restroom at approx 200.00 per month operational expenses. Take this from the base amount and the loss is even greater.


Gary is not the Greedy Landlord he was made out to be in Steves Blog, in fact he is just the opposite.

Gary has been dedicated to making his building better. The new rental figure of 1350.00 offered to Uncommon Grounds is within reason considering how much utilities have risen in 15 years.

It was Uncommon Grounds who chose not to accept the fair rental amount offered them. They choose to not accept the offer.

The offer is very fair and not highway robery as Steve protrayed it to be.

Gary Berlin is an asset to Bricktown and I think it is unfair for the press to bash him without all of the facts.