NYU Residence Halls

<p>Hehe...thanks, guys. Yeah, I know, I know--I'm in the minority here.</p>

<p>SAFE floors are easy to get, as jwblue suggested, since they're not very high in demand. I'm pretty sure SAFE floors are mostly in Rubin (and one or two of the other dorms that I'm not sure of...maybe Hayden?). I actually have never seen or been on a SAFE floor to my knowledge, not because I'm some big druggie or alcoholic, but I just don't hear about them often. A friend once told me that his entire floor were all big drinkers and that he found it funny since he thinks he lives on what's supposed to be a SAFE floor...but who knows.</p>

<p>Personally, I don't think SAFE has much of an effect on anything. The dorms are supposed to be substance-free anyway, and drunks wander throughout entire buildings knocking randomly on doors regardless. But if you're really looking to avoid it, it might be a good way to try to get a roommate that'll help keep at least your room quiet.</p>

<p>I requested SAFE housing and did not get it.</p>

<p>From reading thru here, daniel, it looks like you're a mid-year transfer. That's probably why you didn't get safe housing. Otherwise, it's very easy to get.</p>

<p>Probably true... As an aside, I went up to the housing check-in today (Water Street). A total disaster. The roommate wasn't there, so we walked into the dorm and I've never seen anything like it. The stench was horrible and there was food caked everywhere - on the walls, on the floor, all over the appliances. Not to mention that my bed and desk were pushed into the living room, creating a nice private room for the other fellow. The bathroom....oh dear, I dare not even mention it here. Not messy, more like repulsive.</p>

<p>Well, I was horrified (as were my parents), so we trecked back out with my stuff and convinced the young guy at the desk (he was very nice) to take back my keys. Now I've got to get this straightened out with the housing department. </p>

<p>While I'm very glad to be going to NYU, I must say that for the amount of money they squeeze out of you (like there's no tomorrow), they're certainly not as accommodating as they could be...</p>

<p>DanielJ...which dorm was that?</p>

<p>Water Street ("NYU at the Seaport")</p>

<p>ooo alright</p>

<p>I don't think the condition of the apartment was NYU's fault particularly. Your roommate's, most likely, who I'm assuming attended during the first semester and got the chance to re-arrange the apartment to his liking and so on. Water Street is generally pretty nice, though the small studio apartments (like yours) are a lot smaller than the ones that house four or five people (I'm not too too familiar with the place) which have gigantic common rooms and such. Good luck with housing though; when you're paying $11K/year PLUS extra for cable/internet, I'd try to get in the best Water St. apt. possible!</p>

<p>bump....</p>

<p>I thought people in this forum would find this helpful. </p>

<p>So.... is UHall an option? The catalog thingy says it is... I really want to live in UHall, but how disadvantageous would it be for my 'freshman experience' to live there?</p>

<p>ichi, yes UHall is going to house freshmen in September but if you're not an E.D. kid, you don't get to choose a particular dorm, just traditional or apartment style.</p>

<p>Has anyone tried to apply for housing online through NYU Home- because the confirmation page it gave me changed the dorm style I chose to from Apartment to Traditional....anyone else finding this?</p>

<p>Just curious, for triples do you get your own 'room' (by 'room' I mean like an enclosed area with a door separated from the main room) or is it like one huge space with three beds?</p>

<p>Haha. No, you don't get your own space. Triples are double rooms which are cheaper because they have three people in them. One room, one space (NOT huge), three people.</p>

<p>If you don't request a low-cost triple, is it possible that the University will place you in one anyway if not enough people request them?</p>

<p>for third avenue north, how many people are in a bedroom for the low-cost option? is it 2 or 3? if it's 2, i think i may go for that, but if it's 3 that may be too much for me.</p>

<p>wait, cable and internet isn't included? Is it a separate fee in addition to your housing fee?</p>

<p>When do people find out about housing? I sent in my application for housing over a week ago and haven't heard anything back. Sent in my $1000 deposit too.</p>

<p>i think we're supposed to get the official assignments in august</p>

<p>angelnikki -- Yes, it happens. (I've had friends in Rubin LCTs that didn't request them). But LCTs aren't that bad, except for closet space I believe.</p>

<p>nirvana -- Cable and internet are included as a freshman. Certain places don't have it, like Water Street, but Water Street (and Cliff...and maybe others) will be getting included cable/internet as of next year anyway...so you have nothing to worry about. Plus, I love NYU cable...they have their own Movie Channel with lots of recent releases and classics, so I've spent many many hours wasting time watching the movie channel.</p>

<p>hhhuang -- August sounds about right. You'll get your dorm hall and room assignment, along with a list of everyone in your room/suite, their hometowns, and their phone numbers.</p>

<p>Edit: I don't know if your response was geared towards someone asking about an LCT in particular, but there are "normal" triples. I lived in one. They have plenty of space -- definitely bigger than doubles. I liked it a lot, actually.</p>

<p>Also, a note to RDs who want to request a dorm: You technically can, just not officially. I've known others who have done it, and I did it. I sent a list of my top three dorm choices based on the criteria I already supplied (ie, Traditional/Non-smoker) along with my name and SS# (as requested by housing when I called them). They do try to accomodate you, but they definitely don't give you priority. I ended up with the one I wanted.</p>