From 862841b59f5caae41d60fd031e65c7344638ceb1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: L-Gu7 Date: Sat, 4 May 2024 15:12:20 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Add housing page Co-authored-by: aminoa 28660350+aminoa@users.noreply.github.com Co-authored-by: rilieo rilesdou@gmail.com Co-authored-by: ejz123 ejz5271@nyu.edu --- docs/Recreation/housing.md | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 80 insertions(+) create mode 100644 docs/Recreation/housing.md diff --git a/docs/Recreation/housing.md b/docs/Recreation/housing.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..faf8287 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/Recreation/housing.md @@ -0,0 +1,80 @@ +--- +title: Housing +tags: + - CAS + - Tandon + - Student + - Life +--- + +# Housing + +Housing is a crucial aspect of student life. Although New York City offers abundant living resources, it also demands considerable housing expenses. Finding an ideal home may require time and, occasionally, a bit of luck. Here are some popular on-campus and off-campus housing options for students, along with some helpful suggestions. + +## On Campus Living + +Living in residence halls is the easiest way to engage with the community and find your sense of belonging. The school offers more than 20 locations across Brooklyn and Manhattan, featuring a variety of living options to suit your preferences. Below are some first-hand details of a selection of these options that may help inform your decisions. For the complete listing, please see [here](https://www.nyu.edu/students/student-information-and-resources/housing-and-dining/on-campus-living/residence-halls.html). + +### Brooklyn + +#### [Clark Street](https://www.nyu.edu/students/student-information-and-resources/housing-and-dining/on-campus-living/residence-halls/clark-street.html) + +- ~10min walk to Tandon +- includes a free private gym membership +- no private kitchen + +#### [Othmer Hall](https://www.nyu.edu/students/student-information-and-resources/housing-and-dining/on-campus-living/residence-halls/othmer-hall.html) + +- right next to Tandon +- access to common areas on many floors +- apartment/suite style rooms available + +### Manhattan + +#### [Carlyle Court](https://www.nyu.edu/students/student-information-and-resources/housing-and-dining/on-campus-living/residence-halls/carlyle-court.html) + +- near Union Square, ~15min walk to campus +- nice and new kitchens +- a courtyard to hang out + +#### [Palladium Hall](https://www.nyu.edu/students/student-information-and-resources/housing-and-dining/on-campus-living/residence-halls/palladium-hall.html) + +- near Union Square, ~15min walk to campus +- small kitchens but nicely sized common areas +- access to food-court style dining hall and gym facilities (including pool and basketball court) +- Trader Joe's right downstairs •ᴗ• + +#### [University Hall](https://www.nyu.edu/students/student-information-and-resources/housing-and-dining/on-campus-living/residence-halls/university-hall.html) + +- next to Palladium +- small kitchens +- have ULC at the ground floor + +#### [Lafayette Hall](https://www.nyu.edu/students/student-information-and-resources/housing-and-dining/on-campus-living/residence-halls/lafayette-hall.html) + +- located next to Chinatown, relatively far from campus +- a variety of floor plan options +- large dorms with high ceilings + +#### [Gramercy Green](https://www.nyu.edu/students/student-information-and-resources/housing-and-dining/on-campus-living/residence-halls/gramercy-green.html) + +- ~20min commute time to Manhattan campus, ~30min to Brooklyn campus +- kitchens in suites +- various food options nearby + +#### [Paulson](https://www.nyu.edu/students/student-information-and-resources/housing-and-dining/on-campus-living/residence-halls/181-mercer.html) + +- Newest on campus! More info to come +- Teaching, Dining, and Gym facilities in building + +#### Other Halls with dining halls + +- [Third North](https://www.nyu.edu/students/student-information-and-resources/housing-and-dining/on-campus-living/residence-halls/third-avenue-north.html) +- [Weinstein Hall](https://www.nyu.edu/students/student-information-and-resources/housing-and-dining/on-campus-living/residence-halls/weinstein.html) +- [Rubin Hall](https://www.nyu.edu/students/student-information-and-resources/housing-and-dining/on-campus-living/residence-halls/rubin-hall.html) (closed 2023-2024) + +## Off Campus Living + +Apart from the school residence halls, you can also explore numerous off-campus housing options. A good starting point is the [platform](https://offcampushousing.nyu.edu/) provided by NYU. Additional external resources worth checking include [Streeteasy](https://streeteasy.com/) and [Apartments.com](https://www.apartments.com/new-york-ny/). It's also beneficial to network with other students to find out if anyone is graduating or moving out. + +When choosing your housing, the most important factors to consider include safety in the area, access to transportation, commute time, availability of local amenities, and, of course, the rental price.