Temporary Housing Information

 


This list of off-campus residences is provided so that students may inquire about temporary housing.  Although these facilities usually have space available during the year, students are urged to make arrangements and/or reservations AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.  Neither FIT nor the Residential Life Department has any specific arrangement or official relationship with these facilities.  This information is provided solely as a service to our students.  We therefore assume no responsibility for the accuracy of the information nor the quality or availability of services provided by the facilities.  For more information or assistance, please call 212 217.5011 or email Clare Corrigan, Off- Campus Housing Coordinator.


WOMEN’S RESIDENCES

Webster Apartments
419 East 34th Street, NY
212 967.9000
$213.00 per week (two meals daily and maid service included). Minimum four week stay required.  Must provide references, and work 15 hours per week.  Call early to reserve space.

The Brandon
340 West 85th Street, NY
212 496.6901
Single rooms with daily rates of $55.00 per night (two meals daily, and linen included).  Minimum stay three days, references required.

The Ten Eyck-Troughton Residence
145 East 39th Street, NY
212 697.2934
Daily rates start at $60.00 per night for a small single room.  Long term stays for 30 days or longer are less expensive.  Rental includes two meals daily, seven days a week, plus maid and linen service.


COEDUCATIONAL RESIDENCES

Chelsea Center Hostel
313 West 29th Street, NY
212 643.0214
Shared dormitory style rooms, rates are $60.00 per night.  Must have a passport even if a U.S. citizen.  Breakfast and sheets are included. Spaces are booked quickly so call early for reservations.

Chelsea International House
251 West 20th Street, NY
212 647.0010
Private and dormitory style rooms, 24 hour security.  Hostel will consider all students, but must have a passport.  Maximum stay two weeks, rates range from $30.00 per night for a shared room to $70.00 per night for a private room.

Flushing YMCA
138-46 Northern Blvd., Queens NY
718 961.6880
Single and double occupancy, rates range from $50.00 daily to $300.00 weekly.  Monthly rates range from $659.00 to $839.00.

Gershwin Hostel and Hotel
7 East 27th Street, NY
212 545.8000
Hotel room rates range from $99.00 to $220.00 per day, depending on room size and when reservations are made.  Call in advance to reserve space.  Hostel room rates range from $33.00 to $45.00 per day.  These are shared dormitory style rooms.

Greenpoint YMCA
99 Meserole Ave., Brooklyn NY
718 389.3700
Single or double occupancy, weekly rates range from $230.00 to $350.00.

Jazz On The Park
36 West 106th Street, NY
212 932.1600
Daily rates start at $30.00 - $44.00 per person for double, triple and quad occupancy.  Private rooms start at $97.00.  Includes sheets and light breakfast.  Maximum stay 14 days.

Pickwick Arms
230 East 51st Street, NY
212 355.0300
$114.00 per night (single) to $135.00 per night (double), plus tax.  Call in advance to reserve space (the earlier the better).

Seafarer International House
123 East 15th Street, NY
212 677.4800
Small hotel with maximum stay of 21 nights.  Student rates starting at $25.00 per night for a shared room and $50.00 per night for a single.  Must make advance reservations and present student ID.

YMCA Vanderbilt Branch
224 East 47th Street, NY
212 756.9600
Special promotion - single dorm style room $67.00 per night, doubles $50.00 per night.  Normal rates are $76.00 for a single and $86.00 for a double.  Call two to three weeks in advance to reserve space with credit card.  No long term stays allowed.
 
YMCA De Hirsch
1395 Lexington Ave at 92nd Street, NY
800 858.4692
Monthly rates are $1095.00 for single room and $895.00 for a double.  All rooms have air conditioning, shared bath, kitchen and 24 hour security.


INTERNATIONAL STUDENT RESIDENCES

Big Apple Hostel
109 West 45th Street, NY
212 302.2603
$90.00 per night (private room), $33.00 per night (dorm style - 4 to a room).  Travelers and foreign students only.  A picture ID proving residence is required.  To reserve space during the holiday season you must call the day you will be staying before 11:30am.  There are no advance reservations.  Maximum stay of 1 week and minimum stay of 1 night.  Book online only at www.bigapplehostel.com.

Central Park Hostel
19 West 103rd Street, NY
212 678.0491
Toll free 877 727.5233
Rooms available for 2 - 8 persons, 24 hour security, linens provided, air conditioning, lockers, lounge and recreational area. Shared rooms from $26.00 - $30.00 per night, and private rooms from $129.00 per night.

Hosteling International
891 Amsterdam Ave., NY
212 932.2300
Reservations should be made in advance.  Daily rates from $29.00 to $38.00 per night for shared dormitory style rooms.  Maximum stay 28 days.

International Student Center
38 West 88th Street, NY
212 787.7706
$25.00 per night.  Maximum stay of 7 nights and minimum stay of 1 to 2 nights.  Foreign students only 18-30 years old.  Must show valid passport and make advance reservations.
 

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