NYU 2008 Housing

[scamac01]

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Hi all,

I'm from New York originally and I've lived here all my life. I've never done the student housing thing and so I'm probably not going to live in the campus housing but Im probably going to try to find a place nearby. Are there any other locals out there thinking the same? I know its probably more expensive but I'd just prefer that option. Im also curious how many people are living in the NYU housing?

Looking forward to meeting you all next year!
--Stacy

 

[toysareus]

Hi all,

I'm from New York originally and I've lived here all my life. I've never done the student housing thing and so I'm probably not going to live in the campus housing but Im probably going to try to find a place nearby. Are there any other locals out there thinking the same? I know its probably more expensive but I'd just prefer that option. Im also curious how many people are living in the NYU housing?

Looking forward to meeting you all next year!
--Stacy

Actually, living off campus is cheaper than the dorms. The dorms are overpriced, small and dirty. If you have the time and patience to look for housing in Manhattan than do it! It's a rough process though and takes time. The good thing about the dorms is just meeting other classmates. However, you'll have plenty of time to do that even withouth living in the dorms.

 

[fakeDr]

i thought all NYU students sleep in the library.

 

[hossaiaa]

Actually, living off campus is cheaper than the dorms. The dorms are overpriced, small and dirty. If you have the time and patience to look for housing in Manhattan than do it! It's a rough process though and takes time. The good thing about the dorms is just meeting other classmates. However, you'll have plenty of time to do that even withouth living in the dorms.

The good thing about dorms is that it allows people unfamiliar with the city to get used to the new environment. It's easier to meet people and make friends. To me, if you can afford the dorms, it allows you a year to get a feel for the city and start looking for roommates and apartments to share the next year.

Also, I've noticed how a lot of people like to say that dorms are overpriced, small and dirty. Sure they cost a lot and are small but most of the time they aren't dirty unless the person living in them makes it that way. Plus, if you aren't careful and don't know what you're doing, you'll end up at an apartment that could be much worse than a dorm. Since money is not as big an issue as time is for me, I think I'll stick to dorms the first year.

 

[Lila08]

I think I am going to go for the NYU housing first year to meet people/get a feel for the area and then maybe move into an apt 2nd yr. It won't be as bad as college dorm life since from what I hear most people share apartment suites and not actual bedrooms.

 

[datu]

Also, I've noticed how a lot of people like to say that dorms are overpriced, small and dirty. Sure they cost a lot and are small but most of the time they aren't dirty unless the person living in them makes it that way. Plus, if you aren't careful and don't know what you're doing, you'll end up at an apartment that could be much worse than a dorm. Since money is not as big an issue as time is for me, I think I'll stick to dorms the first year.

Sorry, they are dirty. Plain and simple. When I moved in, I was horrified to see:

1. Chewing gum caked on the industrial linoleum floors.
2. Mold and food debris in the refrigerator.
3. Filthy cabinets
4. Rusted-out bathtub with mold on the walls.
5. Dirty toilet
6. (here's the clincher) Pubic hair on the wooden bedframe under the mattress.
7. Other things that don't merit mention because they're to be expected anywhere, but considering the above, they're all the more annoying.

When I complained, they said maintenance was off for the weekend. My father and I spent four hours trying to make the place marginally sanitary. My roommate and his mother did likewise.

No, these dormitories are dirty. When I say dirty, I mean unhygienic. Messy (read=clutter) is another matter.

For rent that amounts to the cost of the monthly mortgage payment on a $600,000 house in an upscale suburb, you can do better. Yes, Manhattan is astronomically expensive. But what NYU has going here amounts to highway robbery.

 

[toysareus]

Sorry, they are dirty. Plain and simple. When I moved in, I was horrified to see:

1. Chewing gum caked on the industrial linoleum floors.
2. Mold and food debris in the refrigerator.
3. Filthy cabinets
4. Rusted-out bathtub with mold on the walls.
5. Dirty toilet
6. (here's the clincher) Pubic hair on the wooden bedframe under the mattress.
7. Other things that don't merit mention because they're to be expected anywhere, but considering the above, they're all the more annoying.

When I complained, they said maintenance was off for the weekend. My father and I spent four hours trying to make the place marginally sanitary. My roommate and his mother did likewise.

No, these dormitories are dirty. When I say dirty, I mean unhygienic. Messy (read=clutter) is another matter.

For rent that amounts to the cost of the monthly mortgage payment on a $600,000 house in an upscale suburb, you can do better. Yes, Manhattan is astronomically expensive. But what NYU has going here amounts to highway robbery.

Datu has said it right! The dorms are dirty and I suggest that you only live there if you have no time to come to NYC during the summer to look for housing. Plan a week in Manhattan to look for housing if you have a chance. Finding an apartment here is extremely difficult and time consuming.
I lived in the dorms the first year and have since, moved out to a nice apartment. The dorms are close to school and you get to see your classmates a lot, but the rooms are small, dirty, filthy, and at times, it takes forever to get an elevator. I moved out and looked for housing on my own. It took me two weeks to find something I really liked. Some people also use brokers, but they usually have a fee. If you are in a bind for time, than a broker is ideal.
Anyway, everything Datu said is right on the mark. I had a similar experience when I moved into my dorm. My mouth dropped when I walked into my new apartment for the whole year.

 

[speter33]

Datu has said it right! The dorms are dirty and I suggest that you only live there if you have no time to come to NYC during the summer to look for housing. Plan a week in Manhattan to look for housing if you have a chance. Finding an apartment here is extremely difficult and time consuming.
I lived in the dorms the first year and have since, moved out to a nice apartment. The dorms are close to school and you get to see your classmates a lot, but the rooms are small, dirty, filthy, and at times, it takes forever to get an elevator. I moved out and looked for housing on my own. It took me two weeks to find something I really liked. Some people also use brokers, but they usually have a fee. If you are in a bind for time, than a broker is ideal.
Anyway, everything Datu said is right on the mark. I had a similar experience when I moved into my dorm. My mouth dropped when I walked into my new apartment for the whole year.

Can you please share how you went about finding an apartment? What was your method in doing so, without a broker?

 

[toysareus]

craigslist.com
Search on that site for apartments and if you see something you like, call the number that they have. Don't bother emailing because it takes too long and apartments get rented in a second here.
Also, be aware that a lot of times, brokers will post apartments up that are not real. They do this just so that you will call them for business. So if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Some apartments are legit though and are thru the owner, but you have to act quick in this city!
There are some high rises that quite a few dental and medical students choose to live in as well (eg, Waterside, Kips Bay Towers, and Rivergate....anyone else want to add???). These apartments you can get a place without a broker. However, because it's the summer and lots of people are moving in, act quick.
I hope this helped!

 

[big dogg]

go to citihabitats, especially if you have a room mate. there are a lot of apartments with no fee because the buildings pay the realtor fee. you could live in a doorman building with a room mate for not much more than the nyu dorm!!

 

[sam866]

Hi, I am a NYU dental student. I would like to sublet my apt for the month of August and if one interested can re-new the lease at the end of August. ( I am going to buy my own apt) It is a small 2 bedroom apt (2 bedrooms, living room, kichen, fifth floor walkup, with a nice sunrise view, lots of windows) located in Astoria, Queens. Takes like 40 minutes door to door to Dental school (3 minutes walk to subway) It is perfect for a couple. The rent is $1225. But the next year might be a little bit less, not sure though. I am selling my furnitures too. They are only a year old. And hence this way you will get the apt furnished too if you like. Also you don't have to pay broker's fee.

This will work out especially for the first year NYU dental students who don't want to stay in Dorms. The Dorms go for around $1500 a month. And it is only one room in a two bedroom apt.

 

[Lila08]

hi everyone-school is 3 months away but I am already getting nervous about moving...I wonder how one would move in new york since there is almost no parking for any kind of vehicle. I can't imagine being able to "park" (stop with hazard lights on) for even 5 minutes to unload my stuff! how do you guys plan on doing it? (i am a non-new yorker-can you tell 😀 )

 

[toysareus]

People double park.
There is actually parking in nyc.
You may have to park down the block and walk, but you'll get parking.

 

[hossaiaa]

I am horrified by the latest posts on this thread. I am going to NYC next week to have a look at the dorms. If I'm shelling out >$1500 a month for what you guys just described, I will be very pissed. When is the best time to look for apartments? Does end of July sound ideal or is that too late? Thanks for your input guys; it's got me thinking.

 

[toysareus]

When are you moving in?
Generally, in nyc, you start looking for a place 2-4 weeks in advance to moving in. If you want a place for beginning of august, looking sometime in mid to end of july is ideal. Looking in June is pretty much a a mute point and a waste of time for an August move in.