Temporary housing options
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[edit] Inexpensive Hotels In NYC
Dexter House
(212) 873-9600
(212) 721-8214 fax
345 West 86th Street and West End Ave., NYC 10024
The weekly rate for a single room with private bath, microwave and refrigerator in September 2002 was $300 plus tax.
Double room including tax was $495.31. The per night rate is $60-$80.
Hayden Hall Hotel
212) 787-4900
(212) 496-3975 fax
117 West 79th Street, NYC 10024
and Columbus Avenue
reservations@haydenhall.com
You can book rooms with shared or private baths. They're about $60 to $80 per night.
International House
(212) 316-8436
(212) 316-1827 fax
500 Riverside Drive, NYC 10027
For full-time graduate students over 21 years old prices for dormitory style rooms are $605-$768 per month.
During the summer other students over 18 are allowed to apply. There is a competitive application process.
For guest rooms, prices are $110-$130. Singles, doubles and guest suites are available with private baths.
[edit] YM/YWCA & Youth Hostels
American Youth Hostels- Co-Ed
(212) 932-2300
891 Amsterdam Ave. (103 and Amsterdam)
Single or double rooms. 480 beds. Maximum stay is one week. There are a few private rooms for families (sleeps 4).
Facilities: Huge community kitchen; shared bath; laundry; private garden; 24-hour security.
Brooklyn YMCA - Women Only
(718) 875-1190
30 Third Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Central Queens YMCA - Men Only
(718) 739-6600
89-25 Parsons Blvd. Queens, NY
Single rooms only. Laundry facilities across the street. Shared bath.
Greenpoint YMCA - Men Only
(718) 389-3700
99 Meserole Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11222
Harlem YMCA - Co-ed
180 W. 135th Street (btw. 7th & Lenox)
(212) 281-4100
Total of 240 rooms. $15.00 key deposit. Facilities: Shared bath; gym; swimming pool; TV room; chapel; laundry; maid service.
Jazz on the Park - Co-Ed
(212) 932-1600
36 West 106th Street
email: info@jazzonthepark.com
or jazzonthepark@hotmail.com
The main goal of Jazz on the Park is to promote a more diversified atmosphere where traveler's can feel at home and enjoy the experience of learning about New York City. For many years, our youth hostel has provided travelers with a clean, comfortable and lively environment. We strive to make everyone’s stay as memorable as possible. Jazz on the Park is conveniently located near the Northwest side of Central Park and other major attractions such as: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Columbia University, St. Patrick’s Divine, The Museum of Natural History and The Guggenheim. We are also just a block away from various types of mass transit. We provide our guest with the following: free Breakfast, 24 hrs. Front desk and Laundry Cafe and Dining area Lockers, Air Conditioned rooms, No Curfew, Safe and Secure Neighborhood, Sundeck, Jazz Concerts, Free BBQ's (summer only), TV room Tours and Shuttles Clean Dorms. We can guarantee that the low price, friendly and informative staff, great and safe location and captivating ambiance will make your stay extremely worthwhile.
Judson Post Hall YMCA - Women Only
(718) 875-1190
30 Third Avenue (btw. Atlantic Ave. & State Street, Brooklyn)
215 rooms. Annual membership fee required. Facilities: shared bath; laundry; kitchen; gym; swimming pool; TV lounge; maid service.
McBurney YMCA- Co-ed
(212) 741-9226
206 West 24th Street, NYC, NY (btw. 7th & 8th aves.)
Rates are for full-time students for single rooms. No maximum stay for students. Daily housekeeping service. Membership included.
Prospect Park YMCA - Men Only
(718) 768-7100
357 9th Street, Brooklyn
258 beds. 21 day maximum stay. Shared bath.
Vanderbilt YMCA- Co-Ed
(212) 756-9600
206 W. 24th Street NYC, NY (btw. 7th & 8th Aves.)
Total of 430 rooms; No minimum stay, maximum stay is 25 days upon availability.
West Side YMCA - Co-Ed
(212) 875-4100
5 West 63rd Street (near Lincoln Center)
www.ymcanyc.org/reservations
Total of 500 rooms; TV in each room; age 18 and up; 25-day maximum stay. Must fill out applications for stays of 25 day or more.
Facilities: shared bath; laundry; gym; swimming pool; maid service.
de Hirsch Residence at the 92nd Street YM-YWHA
92nd Street Y YMHA - Co-Ed
(212) 415-5660, 1-800-858-4692
1395 Lexington Avenue
Age requirement 18+. Minimum stay 1 month. Admission by application only on website www.dehirsch.com. Must be working or going to school full time
Facilities: single and double rooms, concert/lecture series, health club for small fee.
[edit] Other temporary housing resources
Bed & Breakfast Network of New York
Contact: 1-800-900-8134
Individual or groups.
Individual with host per week $500-$650
2 people with host for a week $750-$1000
Furnished apartment that will accommodate 5-6 people for a week $900-$2500.
Columbia University’s Off-Campus Housing Assistance Website
You can’t register on the site, but it offers good information, resources, and links that are useful in finding both long and short-term housing. Since Columbia is located on the Upper Westside of Manhattan its resources and listings are more accessible to the Museum.
Educational Housing Services
Site geared toward student housing and networking.
Craigslist - housing section
Craigslist is an e-bulletin board that is very popular. Many people use it to post available
apartments, sublets, rooms, and roommate situations.
rent.com
This website can help you find apartments, houses, condos, sublets to rent anywhere in the country.
[edit] Residential hotels
Moving into a Residence or Residential Hotel can suit your housing needs if you want to avoid the responsibilities of signing a lease and furnishing and maintaining an apartment. Residences usually offer both individual rooms and shared rooms and have a variety of services such as meal plans, laundry, and travel services. The minimum and maximum stays vary with each residence and there is often a waiting list for available space so it is a good idea to make reservations in advance and re-confirm them prior to your arrival in NYC.
De Hirsch Residence - Co-ed
(212) 415-5660
1395 Lexington Ave. @ 92nd Street
Part of world famous 92nd Street YM-YWHA, minimum stay is one month; 24- hour security. Accommodations in single and double rooms, dormitory style with shared bathrooms and kitchens; air conditioned
Facilities: health and fitness center, including pool; weekly linen service; laundry; cafe; library; concert hall; close to Central Park and subways
Henry Street Settlement - Co-ed
(212) 766-9200
301 Henry Street (Lower East Side)
Open to all students. Limited rooms. Minimum stay – Academic semester
International Student Center -Co-ed
(212) 787-7706
38 West 88th Street
No private rooms, 6-10 beds per room; 7 day maximum stay. Only open to foreign students, age 18-30. Passports required as I.D. No reservations.
Facilities: shared bath; limited kitchen. Daily $10
Leo House - Co-ed
(212) 929-1010
332 West 23rd Street
Affiliated with the archdiocese of New York. Dedicated to housing those who cannot afford hotels. Maximum stay is 2 weeks. Rooms should be reserved 2 months in advance.
Pennington Friends House - Co-ed
212-673-1730
215 East 15th Street
Spaces for 28 men and women. No age requirement. Residents are responsible for sharing in housework. 2 meals per day (6 dinners, 7 breakfasts) included in rate. Operated by Religious Society of Friends. Interview required.
Facilities: shared bath; furo (Japanese bath); rooftop sundeck; laundry; lounge.
Union Theological Seminary - Co-Ed
(212) 662-7100
3041 Broadway (at 120 Street)
6 week minimum stay. Apply in person, 9 AM – 5 PM.
Centro Maria Residence - Women Only
(212) 757-6989
539 West 54th Street (btw. 10th & 11th Aves.)
Operated by Religious Sisters of Mary Immaculate. Breakfast and dinner included in rates. Saturday: breakfast only. Sunday breakfast and lunch only.
Facilities: shared bath; laundry; maid service; limited kitchen; TV room; recreational room; chapel.
El Carmelo Residence - Women Only
(212) 242-8224
249 West 14th Street
Open to young women (employed or students) between ages of 18-30. Double rooms; air conditioned. Rates include two meals a day, Monday – Friday.
Facilities: shared bath; laundry.
Jeane D’arc Home - Women Only
(212) 989-5952
253 West 24th Street
Resident’s must be employed or student and provide 2 reference. No meals. Ages 18-40
Katherine House - Women Only
(212) 242-6566
118 West 13th Street
Interview required. No A/C. Facilities: laundry, dining room w/TV, sewing room.
Markle Residence - Women Only
(212) 242-2400
123 West 13th Street
Rates include 2 meals per day, 5 days. Application required. Facilities: Laundry, TV Room, Lounge, Dining Room, Rooftop deck.
Martha Washington Hotel - Women Only
(212) 689-1900
29 East 29th Street
500 Units, some with cooking. 24-hour phone services, TV and laundry are available. Two week advance reservation suggested
The Parkside Evangeline - Women Only
(212) 677-6200
18 Gramercy Park South
30-day minimum stay. Rates include 2 meals. Ages 18-35. Facilities: laundry, sewing rooms; limited maid services. Interview required.
Roberts House - Women Only
(212) 683-6865
151 East 36th Street
This residence accommodates 82 women, ages 18-25. Rates include meals. No cooking. Facilities: dining room, TV, laundry. Minimum stay: 3 months.
Sacred Heart - Women Only
(212) 929-5790
432 West 20th Street
Breakfast and dinner included Monday – Friday only. Facilities: shared bath; laundry; kitchen.
Webster Apartments - Women Only
(212) 967-9000
419 West 34th Street
Accommodates 390 women, all single rooms. Rates include two meals a day. Each room has a private telephone, clothes closet, and sink. Bath areas with individual showers are located on each floor. Storage space and laundry rooms are also provided. Facilities: dining rooms; television and recreational rooms with pianos and stereo music; a library.
Kopling House - Men Only
(212) 369-6647
165 East 88th Street
Two letters of recommendation required. Ages 18 – 35. Waiting list.
Lexington Residence Club - Men Only
(212) 685-3060
120 East 31st Street
110 rooms. Facilities: laundry, maid service. Doubles have kitchens and private showers. Must be working or full-time students.
