Kerrey Hall at the University Center Residence

University Center

Our newest residence hall, located on floors 8-16 of our new University Center at 5th Avenue and 14th Street, is a LEED-certified state-of-the-art residence that will house 617 students.  With wonderful views of the city and easy access to classes, each suite is equipped with a full bathroom, a kitchen with a full size refrigerator, cabinets, cooktop and microwave, a telephone, and a dining table and chairs. The bedrooms are fully furnished and have individual room temperature controls and cable TV jacks. The entire building is set up for Wi-Fi internet access. The residence has an abundance of amenities and large common spaces, including a main TV lounge, study room, a laundry room, a gym, an art room, mail boxes, and music practice spaces.

POPULATION

Co-ed; primarily undergraduate

LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION

65 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10003
Corner of 5th Ave and 14th Street

9 floors; suite-style

CAPACITY AND LAYOUT

 

TELEPHONE

617 residents
17 to 18 suites per floor
2 to 6 students per suite
Singles and doubles

 

Each suite has an assigned phone number and a phone. Incoming calls are free. Local and long-distance calling is available through RCN for a fee.

FURNISHINGS

 

CABLE TV

Long twin beds (36" x 80")
Each resident has a desk, chair, dresser, and closet.

 

Limited basic cable TV programming in each room; basic cable programming in TV lounge

KITCHEN AND BATH FACILITIES

 

INTERNET

Shared baths in each suite
Electric stove top, microwave oven, and refrigerator in each suite

 

Each resident has an Ethernet data jack in his or her room for free Internet access. The entire building has Wi-Fi Internet access. 

Computer Requirements

DINING SERVICE

 

SECURITY

Automatic enrollment in meal plan; $300 meal card per semester 

 

24-hour security desk; card access to building and room

STUDY, WORK, AND LEISURE AREAS

 

LIVE-IN STAFF

Study room, music practice rooms, art studio, spray paint room, exercise room, TV lounge, bicycle storage space

 

Area coordinator
2 head residents
14 resident advisors

LAUNDRY

 

AIR-CONDITIONING

Yes; card-operated

 

Yes; central A/C throughout; room-operated thermostat

 
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