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On-Campus Housing Available? Yes
Campus Housing Capacity 12,265
Average Housing Costs $10,508
Undergrads Living On Campus 51%
Freshmen Living On Campus 87%
Number of Dormitories 21
Best Freshman Dorms
  • Founders Hall
  • Third Avenue North
Best Upperclassman Dorms Gramercy Green
Best Dorms
  • Alumni Hall
  • Gramercy Green
  • Palladium
  • Third Avenue North
Worst Dorms
  • Rubin Hall
  • Seventh Street
  • Twenty Sixth Street
Worst Freshman Dorms Rubin Hall
Worst Upperclassman Dorms
  • Greenwich Hotel
  • Lafayette Hall

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Most of the NYU apartment-style dorms are really nice. Students tend to like Lafayette for its big rooms and because it is one of the more social dorms on campus. Broome Street is a downtown gem that is said to be overlooked; it has spacious rooms—some of the nicest NYU has to offer. Dorms such as Third North and Palladium offer a great uptown location close to campus and alive with a colorful atmosphere. Freshman dorms aren’t as nice, mainly because they are one room and have no kitchen. Weinstein, Brittany, and Hayden are some of the freshman dorms that offer on-campus proximity, but not necessarily the best rooms. Freshmen usually find it very helpful to be close to campus for their first year.

An NYU tour guide once said, “Enjoy the NYU dorms while you live in them. They are probably the nicest apartments you will be able to afford in New York City for a long time.” It’s true that there are some great advantages to NYU housing. First, there are no communal bathrooms whatsoever. Of course, you do have to clean your own, but at least you know whose hair you’re pulling out of the drain. Second, the dorms are in some of the most coveted locations in the whole city. Beyond that, the quality of most of the rooms is great—especially Gramercy Green with all of its shiny, new appliances. There are some downsides to consider, however. Dorms are very expensive, and if you ever move off campus, you’ll never get back into NYU’s housing system. NYU strives to provide as-decent-as-possible housing options (unfortunately, what you get depends on what you can afford), but NYU dorms serve as a safe home away from home, that is if you have a good roomie.

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Campus Housing at New York University

evikeaz

Psychology '14

3.5
B

Not Enough Room

the brittany freshman dorm was great..enough closest space and beautiful big window the 2nd st was ridiculous...one small hotel size (i'm not joking) closest for 2 people! awful!

May 10, 2012

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Campus Housing at New York University

Kit04

Psychology '15

4.2
A-

Living on Campus

All freshmen dorms are very close to campus. There are dining halls within Hayden, Third North, and Rubin. All are wonderful to live in. Brittany is being renovated (it was the worst). Hayden and Rubin are my favorites. 5 minute walk to Washington Sq. Park. The social atmosphere is what you make of it. Plus there is all of NYC surrounding you. Everything is pretty costly, it's New York. Excellent convenience for all Freshmen dorms and most Upperclassmen. All of the upperclassmen dorms are great! The housing process is pretty easy. Just pay attention to deadlines and get your health papers in!

Mar 28, 2012

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jcs560

Fine Arts '14

5.0
A+

Wide Wide Wide Variety

There are many choices when it comes to housing at NYU. There will of course be some dorms which are much closer to the campus (mostly freshmen), some which are much smaller, some which are much cheaper, but NYU has a very honest and simple application process. You know what you are getting and how much you will pay. Some of the low-cost option dorms are almost unbearable, but each building is located in a dynamite neighborhood. Just take your time looking over all of your options. Remember, it is a place you will stay at for a whole year, maybe an extra thousand dollars wouldn't be too much to squeeze from daddyo.

Jan 21, 2012

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User rating for New York University - Campus Housing is 4.6 out of 5 based on 44 user reviews.

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Palladium Brunch The Palladium Food Court is known for its Sunday Brunch extravaganza, which features "two buffets of fresh fruits, pastries, bagels, salmon lox, made-to-order desserts right in the dining area, made-to order omelets in the servery as well as traditional favorites like hot waffles, eggs Benedict, a carving station, and much more."
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New York University - Third Avenue NorthThird Avenue North
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Third Avenue North This is a bedroom in Third North, a freshman dorm located in the East Village. It has its own computer lab, dining hall, card-operated laundry, study lounge, TV lounge, music practice room, fitness center, game room, and mini-theater. All dorms require NYU ID cards for entry.
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New York University - Palladium GymPalladium Gym
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Palladium Gym In addition to its own natatorium, the Palladium dorm has a gym and as well as rock climbing facilities.
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Facts

Types of Housing Offered
  • Apartments for single students
  • Choices substance-free communities
  • Coed dorms
  • Explorations learning communities
  • First-Year Residential Experience (FYRE)
  • Fraternity/sorority housing
  • Mixed sex housing
  • Sophomore Residential Experience
  • Special housing for disabled students
  • Theme housing
  • Wellness housing
Room Types
  • Apartments
  • Doubles
  • Singles
  • Suites
  • Triples
Bed Types Twin extra-long
What You Get
  • Bed
  • Cable TV jack
  • Closet or wardrobe
  • Desk and chair
  • Desk bookshelf (some rooms)
  • Dresser
  • Ethernet connection
  • Free campus and local phone calls
  • Window coverings
Also Available
  • Residential college or exploration floor options
  • Smoke-free living option
  • Special-interest housing

Cleaning Service

There is maid service at Greenwich Hotel.

Did You Know?
  • Beginning sophomore year, students may live in the apartment-style dorms, which range in size and set-up. The types of apartments available are studios, one-bedroom apartments, and suites.
  • All apartment-style dorms have laundry facilities; many have them on each floor.

DormitoriesWhat's This?

Alumni Hall
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles
Special Features: TV and recreation lounge on lower level; meeting room and main study room on the first-floor level; study rooms on floors 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, and 15; 10-minute walk to Washington Square

Brittany Hall
Number of Occupants: 500–749
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, suites
Special Features: There is a common kitchen by the game room on the first floor.

Broome Street Residence
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, apartments
Special Features: TV/recreation and study lounge, only a 15-minute walk to Washington Square, free NYU shuttle bus with late-night service, close to subway stations

Carlyle Court
Number of Occupants: 500–749
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, suites
Special Features: Study lounge, music practice room, recreation room, courtyard, one block to sports center at Palladium, 10-minute walk to Washington Square, free NYU shuttle bus with late-night service

Coral Towers
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, suites
Special Features: TV/game room, study lounge, pool and pingpong area, one block to sports center at Palladium, laundry room in basement, 10-minute walk to Washington Square classrooms and campus center, free NYU shuttle bus with late-night service

Founders Hall
Floors: 26
Number of Occupants: 500–749
Bathrooms: Suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles
Special Features: Traditional-style dorms with air conditioning, a study room, lounge, computer room, laundry room

Goddard Residential College
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, suites
Special Features: Study rooms, TV lounge, game room, community kitchen, classroom, three blocks from Coles Sports Center, five-minute walk to classes, free NYU shuttle bus with late-night service

Gramercy Green
Floors: 21
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Studio, suites
Special Features: Large programming space for events and activities, a gym, study rooms, TV lounge

The Green House at Seventh Street
Number of Occupants: 50–99
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, apartments
Special Features: Has four focuses (conservation programming, communal dinners, community service, and community development)

Greenwich Hotel
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, apartments
Special Features: TV/recreation lounge/study lounge; 10-minute walk to Washington Square via Morton, Cornelia, and West Fourth streets; free NYU shuttle bus with late-night service

Hayden Hall
Number of Occupants: 500–749
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, suites
Special Features: Dance room, TV lounge, music practice room with piano, game room, study lounge, five-minute walk to classes across Washington Square, free NYU shuttle bus with late-night service

Lafayette Hall
Number of Occupants: 1000+
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, triples, suites, apartments
Special Features: Study lounge, TV lounge, recreation room, exercise room, Greek floors

Palladium Hall
Number of Occupants: 750–999
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles, suites, apartments
Special Features: TV lounge, five music practice rooms with pianos, game room, large multipurpose room, two study lounges, two general purpose lounges, a student government office, sports center with Olympic-size swimming pool, basketball courts, exercise facilities, climbing wall, 10-minute walk to Washington Square classrooms and campus center, free NYU shuttle bus with late-night service

Rubin Hall
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, suites
Special Features: Study lounge, TV lounge, game area, music practice room with piano, dance/exercise studio, small theater, five-minute walk to Washington Square, free NYU shuttle bus with late-night service

Second Street
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Single, studio, duplex apartments
Special Features: Three blocks from Coles Sports Center at Bleecker and Mercer, 10-minute walk to Washington Square, free NYU shuttle bus with late-night service

The Senior House at W. 13th Street
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Studios, singles, apartments
Special Features: Three blocks from major sports center at Palladium on 14th Street, 10-minute walk to Washington Square, free NYU shuttle bus with late-night service

Stuyvesant Town
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Studio, apartments
Special Features: Mostly consists of grad students

Third Avenue North
Number of Occupants: 750–999
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles, apartments
Special Features: Study lounge, TV lounge, courtyard, typing room, music practice room with piano, fitness center, game room, mini-theater, coffeehouse, computer lab, 10-minute walk to Washington Square, free NYU shuttle bus with late-night service

University Hall
Number of Occupants: 500–749
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes, by room
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Apartments
Special Features: TV lounge, music practice room with piano, fitness center, study room, 10-minute walk to Washington Square classrooms and campus center, free NYU shuttle bus with late-night service

Washington Square Village
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, apartments
Special Features: Mostly consists of grad students

Weinstein Hall
Number of Occupants: 500–749
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Special Features: Home to College of Arts and Science Learning Center

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